🩸 Horror Fiction

Bad Dream: Is life real or just a dream

✍️ Raymond A, Jr Jayme
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$22.00
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A man summoned the devil as a child, and now a divine warrior must save him from the consequences.

The narrative focuses on Richard Atchison, who played a dangerous game calling the devil on his fifth birthday. This event attracts the attention of Garr Alonzo Santiago, a warrior sent by God from five hundred years ago. The two characters engage in a struggle against Satan that challenges Richard's perception of reality. The story suggests that what appears to be a bad dream is actually a deeper spiritual danger. The text explores the intersection of historical figures and modern supernatural threats. It does not rely on complex academic theory but rather on direct narrative action between the protagonist, the divine helper, and the antagonist.

Key Themes
divine intervention demonic invocation spiritual warfare
Literary Context

The work sits within the tradition of Christian supernatural fiction, blending historical elements from five hundred years ago with contemporary horror tropes. It reflects American independent publishing trends by focusing on direct spiritual conflict without academic framing.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Dean Koontz · Frank Peretti · Clive Barker
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2014 📖 444 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781494765972

📝 Description: Bad Dream: Is life real or just a dream

Raymond A Jayme Jr presents a narrative centered on Richard Atchison, whose life begins with a dangerous ritual on his fifth birthday involving the invocation of the devil. This act sets in motion a supernatural conflict that spans centuries. The story introduces Garr Alonzo Santiago, a warrior from over five hundred years ago who is sent by God to aid Richard. The plot follows their interactions as they confront the wrath of Satan, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. The book examines themes of divine intervention and demonic influence through the lens of a man trapped in a cycle of spiritual warfare. It draws on Christian traditions regarding salvation and hell, juxtaposing them with personal horror. The narrative structure relies on the tension between Richard’s past trauma and Garr’s historical mission. Readers interested in stories about spiritual battles and the nature of existence will find this work relevant. Those seeking purely secular thrillers may find the religious elements central to the plot overwhelming.

💎 Our verdict on Bad Dream: Is life real or just a dream

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
This novel effectively blends personal horror with cosmic stakes, focusing on a protagonist trapped in a cycle of spiritual warfare initiated by childhood trauma. The narrative avoids complex academic theory, opting instead for direct action between the divine warrior and the antagonist, which keeps the pacing urgent and engaging. The exploration of reality versus illusion adds a layer of psychological depth to the supernatural conflict. While the religious elements are central and may alienate secular readers, they provide necessary context for the spiritual battle at hand. The juxtaposition of historical mission with modern threats creates a unique tension that drives the plot forward. It is best suited for audiences interested in Christian-themed horror and tales of divine intervention.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers drawn to narratives that merge personal trauma with grand cosmic stakes will find this book compelling. It offers a direct, action-oriented exploration of spiritual danger without relying on complex academic theory, making the theological concepts accessible through narrative tension. The story appeals to those interested in the intersection of historical figures and modern supernatural threats, providing a unique perspective on divine intervention. By blurring the lines between reality and illusion, it engages readers who enjoy psychological horror rooted in religious tradition. Those seeking secular thrillers may find the heavy religious elements overwhelming, but fans of spiritual battles will appreciate the focus on salvation and the consequences of invoking demonic forces.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

This novel effectively blends personal horror with cosmic stakes, focusing on a protagonist trapped in a cycle of spiritual warfare initiated by childhood trauma. The narrative avoids complex academic theory, opting instead for direct action between the divine warrior and the antagonist, which keeps the pacing urgent and engaging. The exploration of reality versus illusion adds a layer of psychological depth to the supernatural conflict. While the religious elements are central and may alienate secular readers, they provide necessary context for the spiritual battle at hand. The juxtaposition of historical mission with modern threats creates a unique tension that drives the plot forward. It is best suited for audiences interested in Christian-themed horror and tales of divine intervention.

📖 From the series “Bad Dream”

Bad Dream: Battle for Power
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Raymond a Jayme Jr
Bad Dream: Battle for Power
$14.43
78
Read →
Bad Dream Volume 3 Part 1: Unholy War
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Raymond Alonzo Jayme Jr
Bad Dream Volume 3 Part 1: Unholy War
$15.45
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Memento Mori
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Paul Holbrook
Memento Mori
$13.94
78
Read →
Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective II: The Case of The Powerless Witch
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Quinton Veal
Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective II: The Case of The Powerless Witch
$12.00
78
Read →
The Manitou
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jessie Cox
The Manitou
$10.50
78
Read →
The Phantom of the Opera
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Alexander Teixeira De Mattos
The Phantom of the Opera
$17.00
81
Read →
The Trial
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Wyllie
The Trial
$10.25
81
Read →
Prey Until Dawn
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Daryn Guarino
Prey Until Dawn
$50.00
78
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Mysteries of Udolpho ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Ann Ward Radcliffe
The Mysteries of Udolpho
$21.95
86
Read →
The House by the Church-Yard ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Sheridan Le Fanu
The House by the Church-Yard
$21.95
86
Read →
Frankenstein: Cool Collector's Edition Printed In Modern Gothic Fonts ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Mary Wollestonecraft Shelley
Frankenstein: Cool Collector's Edition Printed In Modern Gothic Fonts
$21.95
86
Read →
The Man: Special Edition ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Bram Stoker
The Man: Special Edition
$20.99
86
Read →
Twenty ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
William B Alexander
Twenty
$20.00
86
Read →
To Hell in a Handbasket ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Willow Rose
To Hell in a Handbasket
$19.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist