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Oct 16th 2009

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She'll Drive the Big Car- David Bowie

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Oh wait!

I have been wanting to begin writing again. I scrapped my last novel last summer because I didn't think it was going anywhere.

So, two nights ago, when I was half asleep, I came up with something that may morph into an interesting premise.

BUT!
I feel as if I've heard something like this before?

Someone please tell me if this is already the story to something else, or if it's interesting at all:

A man who is heavily addicted to hallucinogenic drugs and vodka is wandering about on a bad trip and what will become a bad hangover. Before he passes out, he has a glimpse of a tree. Its bark has twisted and distorted into what he thinks is a face.
The man thinks he has a religious experience and passes out.

When he wakes up, he is convinced he has seen God in the tree.
He starts this church/cult and recruits people who seek salvation to "spread the word of his experience".

Months later, after creating a successful sect, he begins to realize that he did not have any religious experience and has doubts. However, he is rolling in cash from these people who are willing to give him all the money they have. He continues to sap the money from his cult members.


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Intersting?
Already done before?
Stupid?

I need some thoughts!