25 Faithful Diary, It all came out, about my nighttime visitor. I'm not sure how I worked up the nerve to overcome the obstacles in my mind. Perhaps I simply bypassed them. Regardless of how, I told Elle about my nightly visitor who gave the name Areshky Gull on one occasion. I told Elle how she paralyzes me, keeps me flat against the bed, and moves on top of me. I described the various sensations I experience during these encounters without wondering how Elle might receive the information. I realized, as I described my experiences, that they sounded completely ludicrous. As my tale trailed off, I thought Elle might tell me to consult a mental health professional. That is, after all, a large part of the reason I hadn't spoken to Malaika or anyone else about the force that's been

