نورجان وكتاب السحر الأسود

Introduction to a Dystopian World

Setting the Scene

• The narrator describes an eerie sound that is unsettling and persistent, suggesting a strange atmosphere.

• Imagines living on a remote island separated from civilization by a long bridge, where chaos reigns due to a virus called "Virus of Rage" that has turned people into flesh-eating monsters.

Context of Fear

• People are depicted as living in constant fear and anxiety, having been transformed from ordinary individuals into violent creatures due to infection.

• The sound previously mentioned is revealed to be from the trailer of the horror film "28 Years Later," directed by Danny Boyle, which serves as the third installment in a series starting with "28 Days Later."

Film Recommendation and Audience Engagement

Encouragement to Watch

• The narrator urges viewers not to miss watching "28 Years Later" in theaters across Kuwait and the Gulf starting June 19, emphasizing its intense horror elements.

• A warning is given that those who are faint-hearted should prepare themselves for genuine scares throughout the film.

Transitioning into the Story

Preparing for Horror

• The narrator sets up an expectation for a unique story that requires courage from its audience, promising unforgettable frights ahead.

Introducing the Protagonist

• The story shifts focus to Noorhan, a 17-year-old girl passionate about horror literature and films, particularly fascinated by themes involving spirits and supernatural entities.

Noorhan's Fascination with the Supernatural

Influence of Education

• Noorhan recounts how her chemistry teacher shared intriguing tales about jinn (spirits), mentioning his grandfather's old books filled with incantations related to these beings. This piques her interest further in such topics.

Personal Exploration

• She expresses her desire to learn more about jinn through various means including internet research and visits to local libraries but finds most available literature unsatisfactory or fictionalized.

Living Alone and Seeking Knowledge

Home Life Dynamics

• Noorhan reveals she lives alone due to her parents' separation; this solitude fosters her love for quietness and isolation while deepening her interest in dark subjects like jinn stories.

Teacher's Warning

• After approaching her teacher for one of his books on jinn, he advises against reading it but offers another book title instead—“The Only Path to Black Magic.” This sparks Noorhan’s determination even more despite warnings about its dangers.

Quest for Forbidden Knowledge

Search for the Book

• Noorhan embarks on an extensive search for “The Only Path to Black Magic,” encountering difficulties finding it both online and at local bookstores until she stumbles upon an article describing its rarity and authenticity regarding black magic practices.

Discovery at an Old Library

• During an outing with her father near ancient Egypt, she discovers an old library where she finally finds the coveted book; however, she is warned by the seller about its potential dangers before purchasing it nonetheless.

Conclusion of Initial Journey

• Upon returning home excitedly with the book, she begins reading immediately but ignores initial warnings within it regarding safety precautions when engaging with such material—setting up tension for what may follow next in her journey into darkness.

Exploring the Hidden World of Jinn

Initial Impressions of the Book

• The narrator begins reading a book filled with numerous chapters, initially following a structured approach but later flipping through pages randomly.

• The first chapter titled "The Present" discusses jinn as beings inhabiting hidden realms that are omnipresent yet invisible to ordinary human eyes.

Characteristics and Beliefs about Jinn

• It is believed that humans can perceive jinn between 11 PM and 2 AM, which is considered their prime time for interaction with our world.

• Jinn can shapeshift into various forms, including animals like cats and dogs; black cats are particularly noted as common manifestations of jinn.

Nature and Habits of Jinn

• The text describes jinn as diverse in appearance, size, and color, with some possessing multiple eyes or hybrid features combining different animal traits.

• Despite their differences, one commonality between humans and jinn is their need for sustenance; however, jinn consume bones and prefer unsalted food.

Cultural Perspectives on Jinn

• The narrator expresses excitement while reading about the cultural beliefs surrounding jinn in Egypt, where they are referred to as "the masters."

• As she imagines what these beings might look like—short creatures that drink blood—she reflects on her own fear of potentially encountering them unnoticed.

Ritual Practices Involving Jinn

• The narrative shifts towards discussing rituals for summoning or appeasing jinn. Precautions such as invoking divine names during these practices are emphasized.

• A specific ritual involves offering food without salt and lighting candles while tying knots in a rope to symbolize requests made to the jinn.

Personal Experience with Ritual Preparation

• Motivated by the book's content, the narrator gathers necessary items from home to perform a ritual described within its pages.

• While preparing for this ritual, she feels apprehensive but remains determined to see it through despite sensing potential danger.

Encountering Unexpected Events

• During her preparations, she hears knocking at her apartment door when no one else is home. This moment heightens her anxiety regarding the rituals she's engaging in.

• After checking outside without finding anyone there, she returns to her reading but feels an overwhelming compulsion to continue despite warnings from the text itself.

Final Reflections on Fear and Curiosity

• As she reads further into the book's instructions about not opening doors during certain rituals due to possible consequences, she regrets having opened hers earlier.

• Ultimately relieved when her father arrives home shortly after her unsettling experience at midnight, she seeks comfort amidst her fears related to what she's learned.

A Journey into Moroccan Folklore: The Legend of Aisha Qandisha

Introduction to Aisha Qandisha

• The narrator expresses curiosity and a desire to continue reading about Aisha Qandisha, despite feeling apprehensive due to the book's content.

• Aisha Qandisha is introduced as one of the most famous jinn in the Maghreb region, known as "Lady of the Marshes," with a reputation that evokes fear and intrigue.

Cultural Significance and Rituals

• The text discusses how people in Morocco sing songs dedicated to Aisha Qandisha, believing these are part of an ancient folklore tradition, while they actually serve as offerings.

• It is noted that rituals were performed in her honor, often involving frightening chants and beliefs that she resides near water sources like rivers and wells.

Characteristics and Myths

• Legends describe her as transforming between an old witch and a beautiful woman who lures men away, emphasizing her dangerous allure.

• The narrator recounts a personal experience where their father interrupts their reading, humorously referencing the name "Noor Jan" which adds a layer of familial interaction amidst the eerie narrative.

Encountering Other Legends

• As the story progresses, the narrator finds themselves unable to resist reading further about another legend called "Adhab al-Qubur," or "The Bride of the Graves."

• This legend describes a creature that emerges from graves at night, causing terror among villagers with its haunting presence.

Transformation into Mythology

• Adhab al-Qubur is depicted as both a mythical figure and possibly based on real events involving women who defied societal norms after losing their husbands.

• The tale suggests that this figure became vengeful after being wronged by societal expectations regarding widowhood.

Climax of Fear

• The narrator experiences fear when hearing noises late at night while reading about these legends. They describe an intense moment where they feel paralyzed by fear upon hearing loud sounds outside.

• In a panic response to what they hear, they fall to the ground but remain conscious; their father enters during this moment of fright, highlighting how folklore can intertwine with personal experiences.

A Disturbing Dream Experience

Initial Reaction to Fear

• The narrator describes a moment of intense fear, leading to a scream and a fall. This reaction prompts the narrator to decide to sleep as a means of coping with the overwhelming emotions.

Recurring Nightmares

• In the dream, the narrator relives the day's events as if watching a film, including opening a door that reveals 11 short, dark figures who rush into their apartment.

• The dream shifts perspective; the narrator feels like an observer watching themselves interact with these figures without actually seeing them.

Transformation of Figures

• As the figures enter, they begin to change shape—some crawl on the ground while others grow taller. This transformation adds an element of horror and confusion.

Ritualistic Elements in Dreams

• The dream includes elements of ritual where the narrator begins reciting specific words associated with summoning spirits, surrounded by changing figures that resemble themselves.

Escalation of Fear

• The surrounding figures morph into exact copies of the narrator, creating an unsettling atmosphere as they laugh and encourage repetition of incantations.

Confrontation with Evil Entities

• A terrifying figure appears in the dream—a demonic entity that causes panic. The experience is so vivid it leads to waking up in distress.

Post-Dream Confusion

• Upon waking, there’s confusion about time and reality. The father checks on the narrator after hearing her scream during sleep.

Reality vs. Dream State

• After confirming it's still night and feeling disoriented about time passing quickly, she finds her items used for rituals missing from their place but later discovers them back on her bed.

Warning from Text

• Reading from a book reveals ominous warnings about summoning spirits—indicating irreversible consequences for those who engage in such practices.

Descent into Panic

• As anxiety builds due to strange occurrences mirroring her dreams, she attempts to call out for her father but receives no response despite hearing his voice nearby.

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A Terrifying Encounter

Initial Fear and Confusion

• The narrator expresses a desire to prevent their father from opening the door, feeling unable to speak due to fear.

• A dark hand with long, wrinkled nails reaches out from under the bed, pulling the narrator down and causing panic as they recognize familiar figures from a dream.

Struggle Between Reality and Dream

• The narrator experiences a strange sensation of losing consciousness while feeling both happy and terrified, unsure if they are awake or dreaming.

• They feel physically restrained in bed, unable to speak but aware of shadowy figures laughing at them.

Commanding Voices and Dreadful Visions

• The figures around the narrator command them to repeat an incomprehensible word that seems significant to them.

• The narrator observes distorted versions of themselves among these entities, each appearing older or different in skin tone.

Desperation for Escape

• Despite being surrounded by terrifying beings holding books directed at them, the narrator feels an internal struggle against taking one.

• A distant voice reciting Quranic verses brings hope amidst despair; it feels like a lifeline from what seems like hell.

Climax of Fear and Revelation

• As the chanting continues, overwhelming noise causes sensory overload; they attempt to escape but feel immobilized.

• Repeating verses provides comfort while observing that those resembling them appear agitated and begin fleeing.

Chaotic Retreat and Transformation

• The chaotic scene unfolds as many entities rush towards a bathroom; their forms shrink as they flee.

• The source of chaos is linked back to the initial word that triggered this nightmare experience.

Final Confrontation with Shadows

• In a desperate crawl towards safety, the narrator witnesses disturbing transformations in reflections within the bathroom mirror.

• Entities detach from their body during this turmoil; familiar faces emerge only to vanish into thin air.

Awakening and Aftermath

• Upon regaining consciousness, family members express concern over what transpired; warnings about reading dangerous texts are issued.

• A conversation ensues regarding parental responsibility for children's exposure to harmful influences; emotional distress is evident in familial interactions.

Reflections on Personal Struggles and Family Dynamics

The Impact of Family Separation

• The speaker expresses a deep internal conflict regarding their father's fasting, revealing feelings of fear about repeating past experiences. They acknowledge that their father's actions are not the cause of their struggles.

• The ongoing emotional turmoil is highlighted, with the speaker describing persistent nightmares and hallucinations, indicating significant psychological distress stemming from family issues.

• A sense of blame is directed towards both parents for the speaker's current state, suggesting that if they had remained together and prioritized family over personal desires, life could have been better.

Responsibility and Consequences

• The speaker holds both parents accountable for the emptiness in their life, emphasizing how this void has led them to seek out unhealthy coping mechanisms.

• A poignant message is conveyed to parents contemplating separation: they should consider the long-term effects on their children who will bear the consequences of such decisions.

Final Thoughts and Storytelling

• The speaker transitions into a storytelling mode, aiming to engage listeners with a horror story while acknowledging previous storytelling styles that may not have resonated with everyone.

• Concluding remarks encourage audience interaction through subscriptions and likes, reinforcing community engagement while expressing gratitude for listener support.