Reality Ain't Real

A Mythic Testimony from the Little Season

Non-Fiction - Religion/Philosophy
366 Pages
Reviewed on 01/22/2026
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Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite

Brian Townsend's Reality Ain't Real takes a deep dive into the things that we have learned to be true and lets us question our beliefs about reality. The book covers the reason we follow the herd and are afraid to point out the abnormalities in what we have been taught and what we see around us. It covers topics such as evolution, the flat Earth theory, and the existence of dinosaurs. The author explains that we are living on the edge of deception, where the masses are manipulated by a select group of people from secret societies and selected bloodlines. They have had a hold on finances, politics, and the media for many years. The book cover orchestrated financial crises, planned wars, and controlled opposition placed to stir the pot. The author gives a message of hope, explaining how the deception will come to an end and the truth will finally be revealed to all.

Reality Ain't Real is a thought-provoking read that will make you rethink everything you think you know about science, influential figures, and even the movies that you watch. What I loved most about this book is how the narrative feels like a conversation and not like a lecture. The book also has a good structure that makes it easy to follow the topics. Everything is connected with accompanying images that explain the concepts presented in the text. Brian Townsend not only cautions us but also encourages us to awaken and see the spiritual warfare and societal battles that are happening right before our eyes. This is an informative book, and I felt enlightened after reading it. I recommend it to anyone interested in books that question mainstream beliefs about reality, science, history, and the media.

Leonard Smuts

What if all that we have been taught about our history has been fundamentally distorted? Brian Townsend enters the fray with Reality Ain't Real: A Mythic Testimony from the Little Season. The unusual subtitle is based on a text from the book of Revelation, which asserts that after the 1,000 year golden reign of Christ, Satan would be released for an undetermined period that the author refers to as the Little Season. He disputes the current calendar, claiming that some 700 years have been added to it. He proposes that the golden age has already passed, and that Satan’s reign began in 1776, the year of American independence. The author tackles current beliefs head-on, from Darwin’s theory of evolution and the dinosaurs to the Big Bang and beyond. According to the author, these are “a labyrinth of rhetorical illusion”, perpetuated by media manipulation. Scientific theory is challenged on the basis that much of it is sketchy. Was it actual discovery or simply invention, speculation, coincidence, or choreography? Secret societies hold ancient knowledge and dictate events on a global scale. Names are named, from the founding fathers of America to influential individuals. These shadowy alliances control politics and the banking systems. A radical theory identifies certain named leaders and celebrities who are identified as glyphs of model inversion. This involves male and female morphology and ritual grooming. These individuals are referred to as Elite Gender Inverted (EGI).

Brian Townsend maintains that society blindly accepts what science tells it, pointing out that so much of current scientific theory remains unproven, at least in part. Theories become belief systems or simply a matter of interpretation, conjecture, perhaps even illusion. The author connects prophecy, forensic history, and sacred testimony to paint a very different picture of history. He asserts that not only is the earth flat, but it is stationary, and presents arguments to support his view. Gravity is also challenged. Whether you believe the author or not, anomalies remain. I found the comments on dragons and the way that they have been erased from our consciousness to be particularly interesting, despite being featured in architecture, mythology, and the Bible. Reality Ain't Real goes much further than most conspiracy theories, questioning the very basis of society. While doubts about 9/11 and the Kennedy assassination are widely aired, the revelations concerning gender inversion are startling and may not find widespread acceptance. The writing style is deliberately confrontational, but at times conveys the impression that it is all tongue-in-cheek. Whatever the reader’s viewpoint, this work provides an opportunity to question the prevailing belief systems. It will challenge the reader and resonate with those who believe that all is not well in the world, providing a thought-provoking read.

Doreen Chombu

Reality Ain’t Real: A Mythic Testimony from the Little Season by Brian Townsend challenges widely accepted beliefs that many consider to be reality. The book shares the debated origins of species and evolution, provides evidence of the Earth being flat, and questions the work of paleontologists. The author discloses the signs that we have failed to see in plain sight and the work done by Freemasons and secret societies that hold power and control the world. He talks about celebrities who are under their control, gender-inverted elites, and how education, media, language, and religion are used to fracture consciousness, rewrite history, and enforce obedience. He explains their agenda, the war on the body, mind, and spirit of men, and how the return of the Bride will mark the end of their reign and break the spell.

Reality Ain’t Real is an informative read that covers what many consider to be conspiracy theories and asks readers to take a second look at the facts. Brian Townsend backs his work with well-researched material. The book does not just throw out wild ideas. Townsend packs in details, timelines, and photos, laying out his arguments in a way that’s easy to follow and understand. He covers current events and shows how the past factors into the changes we see now in this era that he calls the Age of Deception or the Little Season of Satan. Most of the topics covered are controversial and may offend some readers. Despite this, I think the book is worth reading because it is a thought-provoking exploration that challenges mainstream narratives and encourages critical thinking about the nature of reality, history, and power structures. It is a compelling read, and for those interested in going against the status quo and finding the truth for themselves, it is a good choice to add to your library.