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What does it mean?
An absurd fantasy about intrusive spirits or memories attacking the speaker at night.
In plain terms
Imaginary intruders bringing chaos are hard to deal with.
What can you take from it?
Abstract fears can be made funny with specific imagery.

Where it applies

  • comedy sketch
  • nightmare description
  • absurdist writing

Putting it to work

  • write surreal characters
  • use night scenarios

Questions to consider

  • What invades your mind?
  • How do you fight chaos?

Another view

Context needed to understand the reference.

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