Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
A Life Under Strain
Jenny struggles with an abusive, cheating husband and a rude boss. Her difficult relationships establish her desire for escape.
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Jenny Faces Relationship Troubles — Jenny struggles with the men in her life. Characters: Jenny Harris
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Abusive Marriage Revealed — Jenny's husband is described as abusive and unfaithful. Characters: Jenny Harris
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Unpleasant Workplace — Jenny's boss is described as rude and difficult. Characters: Jenny Harris
A Neighbor's Dangerous Advice
Rebecca becomes Jenny's new neighbor and suggests finding a fantasy lover. The suggestion gives Jenny a possible way out of her emotional troubles.
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Rebecca Moves Nearby — Rebecca becomes Jenny's new neighbor. Characters: Jenny Harris, Rebecca
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Fantasy Lover Proposal — Rebecca suggests a fantasy lover as a solution to Jenny's troubles. Characters: Jenny Harris, Rebecca
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The Séance Begins — Jenny and Rebecca conduct a séance. Characters: Jenny Harris, Rebecca
The Séance And Its Gift
Jenny and Rebecca conduct a séance. The ritual results in Jenny receiving a dream lover.
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The Séance Begins — Jenny and Rebecca conduct a séance. Characters: Jenny Harris, Rebecca
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A Dream Lover Appears — After the séance, Jenny gains a dream lover. Characters: Jenny Harris
Pleasure Before Revelation
The dream lover looks creepy and has a beer belly, yet Jenny finds him irresistible. Her mood improves before she learns the supernatural truth.
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The Lover Looks Disturbing — The dream lover has a beer belly and a creepy face. Characters: Jenny Harris
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Jenny's Mood Improves — Despite his appearance, the lover seems irresistible and improves Jenny's mood. Characters: Jenny Harris
The Incubus Revealed
Jenny discovers that her dream lover is an incubus. The fantasy is consequently revealed as a supernatural threat rather than a simple emotional remedy.
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The Lover Is An Incubus — Jenny does not initially realize that her dream lover is an incubus. Characters: Jenny Harris
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Fantasy Turns Threatening — The apparent fantasy is reframed by the incubus revelation. Characters: Jenny Harris
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Consequences Of The Séance — The séance connects Rebecca's advice with Jenny's supernatural predicament. Characters: Jenny Harris, Rebecca