Inception of the Dreadful

Write a story about a character who can enter others’ dreams and uses this ability to torment them.

This horror prompt offers an interesting juxtaposition of liberating ability and terrifying misuse. The character who can traverse others’ dreams presents a unique threat – how do you escape a villain who can torment you even in sleep? Consider addressing questions like: what motivates this character to use their power for harm? How do the victims respond when they realize their dreams aren’t safe? What would it take to stop this nocturnal menace?

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