What My Soul Does When I Am Asleep by Stephen Simpson

Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the depths of the dream realm with What My Soul Does When I Am Asleep. This haunting young adult horror story, will keep you on the edge of your seat as you explore the terrifying connection between two young souls.

Meet Gaby, a fifteen-year-old who harbors a peculiar belief: her soul leaves her body when she drifts off to sleep. In the realm of dreams, she experiences vivid, larger-than-life visions that stretch the limits of reality. These extraordinary dreams unfold on a grand scale, feeling more tangible and substantial than mere figments of the imagination.

When tragedy strikes and Barclay falls into a coma following a devastating car accident, Gaby's nocturnal odyssey takes an unforeseen turn. Each night, under the eerie presence of a lemon tree, Barclay and Gaby encounter one another in the realm of dreams. Their connection transcends the boundaries of the physical world, linking their destinies in ways neither of them could have anticipated.

However, as Gaby's grandmother falls gravely ill, she finds herself in a hospital room filled with unfamiliar faces, including a comatose boy lying next to her beloved relative. Initially unaware of Barclay's identity, Gaby's dreams take a sinister turn once recognition dawns upon her. She realizes that saving Barclay and guiding him back home is now her paramount mission.

As Gaby ventures deeper into the mysterious and perilous realm of dreams, she must confront her own fears and unravel the dark forces that threaten to consume them both. Armed with determination and unwavering resolve, she embarks on a perilous quest to rescue Barclay from the clutches of the unknown.

What My Soul Does When I Am Asleep delves into the heart of horror, seamlessly blending elements of supernatural suspense and spine-chilling thrills. Brace yourself for a gripping narrative that blurs the boundaries between dreams and reality, plunging you into a world where the unimaginable becomes tangible.

DATE FIRST PUBLISHED: 19 May 2015
eBOOK ISBN: 9781393081364

PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781393637462

FOR READERS AGED 13 and up

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