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AUTHOR’S NOTE
12:07 THE SLEEPING is a novel—it is also a story. Whether it is true or fictional has no bearing whatsoever. But what is true, is that things like THE SLEEPING are all too real, albeit to some people only. Some of you sceptical out there can pull from the story what you like. But whatever you draw or conclude, the fact remains, it is only a story—or is it?
The sensation in which some people, when either falling asleep or waking, briefly experience an inability to move, is commonly known as Sleep Paralysis. It’s described as a state of transition between wakefulness and rest, which has the effect of complete loss of muscle strength. It can happen at the onset of sleep or upon awakening, and it often has disturbing visions. For example: The feeling that someone has entered the room and is now sat upon you, to which you are unable to react due to paralysis.
Now if that sounds like a nightmare, then I suppose it is. But that’s only in the fact that it is a wakeful nightmare. I use the word ‘wakeful’ because to the recipient of such a nightmare, they feel they are awake.
Sleep paralysis—known also as hag’s syndrome—is real. It is now being described, by some, as a paranormal experience. To those who have this supernatural involvement: “Keep on fighting whoever it is that comes, because fighting may just keep you alive.”
I’ve wondered why this doesn’t happen to everyone. My deduction is based only on my own circumstances and that is, for some reason, they want my soul. And do you know what? Those dark shadows aren’t going to get it. Well, not yet. I fight on…
I can only describe my visits as punishment, nothing more.
I don’t thank you for my punishment, so who and whatever you are, and when, and if ever, we meet, you have got a lot to answer for. Amen.
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