The Sleep of Reason (ePub)

"Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters: united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels."
—Francisco Goya

Charlie, a young man seeking solace in the secluded stretch of a tropical coastline, finds himself entangled in a web of horror and mystery. His tranquil retreat is shattered by the appearance of a disheveled stranger named Born, whose cryptic warnings and sinister presence mark the beginning of an inexplicable and terrifying journey.

As the sun sets and darkness envelops the shore, Charlie discovers a medallion belonging to his mother, leading him to the horrifying realization that she might be in grave danger. Struggling against an overwhelming sense of fear and the unsettling presence of Born, Charlie embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth, guided by a voice that seems both foreign and familiar.

Charlie's journey takes him from the remote beaches of Mexico to the bustling streets of London, where he confronts the haunting memories of his past and battles the debilitating effects of narcolepsy. In the heart of the city, he encounters Emily, an old flame whose betrayal and hidden truths force him to question everything he knows about love and trust.

With the shadows of his father's legacy looming over him and the enigmatic figure of Born never far behind, Charlie must navigate a labyrinth of fear, hallucinations, and fractured reality. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a connection to the legendary Francisco Goya and a dark force that transcends time and space.

"The Sleep of Reason" is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological horror, where the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur, and the search for truth becomes a fight for survival. Edwin Blair masterfully weaves a story of broken minds and the monsters they create, reminding us that the greatest horrors often lie within ourselves.