A Compendium of Fear

A handbook to the seeker, a window to the curious and a shield to the afflicted. This compendium attempts to shed light on some of the darker aspects of the human mind. Through a collection of personal experience, religion, folklore, mythology, urban legend, esoteric knowledge and modern psychology our collective human fears are dragged kicking and screaming from the archaic shadows and exposed now for all to see. Have our fears merely evolved with us throughout the ages, or is there a reason we fear the darkness? Join Author, C. M. Johnson in stepping through the looking glass and delving into the places in our imaginations, that for fear of what they might discover, most would rather not explore.This compendium was created to serve as a brief resource for those who hold an interest in the various forms of ALLEGED Demonic/Paranormal/Supernatural afflictions. This includes (and is not limited to): Hauntings, Old Hag Syndrome/Nightmares/Sleep Paralysis, Plaguing, Hexing/Curses, Hallucinations (Visual, Olfactory & Auditory), Leeching, and various forms of Possession. A WARNING should be given to anyone stumbling upon this compendium out of boredom or curiosity: some of the afflictions mentioned (specifically SLEEP PARALYSIS DISORDER) are said to be more likely to afflict someone AFTER they have heard about the condition in detail from someone else. If you do not wish to jeopardize your current state of mind or functional sleep patterns, please cease reading from this compendium immediately. Again, some of these conditions are known to have only afflicted individuals AFTER learning about them. Please consider this warning before progressing further.