Is This Reality

Have you ever been afraid, No- I mean really afraid? Have you ever awakened from a dream bathed in sweat? Have you ever faced a time when you were not certain you were in a dream state or a real state? Welcome to the world of the Dream Master!

Clarence Henderson, was an up and coming African American manager for the corporation Digital Galaxy. The company worked with NASA to provide electronic components for space exploration. Clarence new that in order for him to move ahead in the company he had to do more on the job, work harder, and be the first to present his ideas. It was Sunday as Clarence headed down California's highway (One ) on his way to the plant with the top down on his burgundy colored SAAB. With the wind in his face Clarence was traversing the steep mountain walls down the winding road but Clarence's mind continuously focused on the new improvements he had recently developed for the project he was working on as he felt it will increase the company's revenue and provide him with a promotion. Then suddenly one of the front tires on the SAAB with off the pavement into the rocky gravel road alongside the highway, Clarence over corrected the SAAB which sent the vehicle into a fish-tail, has Clarence continued to over correct at the steering wheel the car hit an embankment causing Clarence's head to bounce off the steering wheel, knocking him unconscious. When Clarence awakes he finds himself in a hospital, in a hospital bed. Clarence looked beyond the nurse standing at the foot of his bed checking a chart on a clipboard to the a strange looking man in the corridor who’s face didn’t seem to have very many features. The man’s attire was dark blue much like tights, he even was sporting a full length what appeared to be a dark blue colored silk cape. The stranger was looking back, directly at Clarence as he slowly walked out of sight. From his hospital bed Clarence asked the nurse "who is that strange man out there wearing a cape?" The nurse turned and looked outside Clarence's room, up and down the corridor and then turned back toward Clarence saying, "I'm sorry sir but I see no one wearing a cape! Perhaps it would be a good idea if you rest" Clarence laid-back on his large white pillow and closed his eyes. Then Violently shaken from his sleep Clarence opened his eyes again only to find bright white lights glaring down upon him as people rushing about, talking to each other, "we have a pulse" "he is coming around." Clarence felt weak so he closed his eyes to sleep. After some time had passed Clarence again opened his eyes and was greeted by the same nurse he had seen before. Clarence asked, "did something happened to me while I was sleeping?" "I don't understand what you mean." was the nurse’s reply. Clarence proceeded to clarify, "I woke up with lights in my eyes as if I were in an operating room." The nurse stated, "You must have been dreaming because you have been in this bed for the last two days." As the day wore on Clarence grew tired and decided to take a nap. While napping Clarence heard a voice whispering his name; "Mr. Henderson ", "Mr. Henderson" Clarence opened his eyes to see a different nurse standing alongside his bed, even the room he was in looked different. "Oh, you are awake" "you gave us a bit of a fright, we thought we were going to lose you on that table." Clearance asked, "did you have to operate on me again" the nurse replied, "Again, Mr. Henderson you arrive at this hospital only five hours ago, you were in a car accident. I believe you must have been dreaming." Once again out in the corridor that strange man was standing looking directly at Clarence. Clarence quickly pointed his finger at the man in the hallway and asked the nurse who is that man? The nurse turned to see what Clarence was pointing at, looking directly at the man in the cape she turn back to Clarence and asked, "who are you pointing at?" Once again Clarence watched the stranger slowly walked out of sight. Clarence excitedly asked, "You Didn't See Him?" "No Mr. Henderson I saw no one outside your door, you're just tired so why not rest now."