Chapter 9. JUNOON: SOCIAL JUNOON

I couldn't concentrate on work or any other activity. I was about to witness the grand finale of the Junoon concept, and to gain an empirical understanding of the nature of these beings.

I knew they would build on the concept of temporal dimension, since they had highlighted this several times the day before. They rejected all traditional explanations such as spirits, ghosts, angels, and the like. They insisted that they were neither supernatural nor paranormal beings. In fact, they seemed to express a hint of annoyance with that type of labeling.

Their intent was clear: they wanted to help humanity. They exhibited extraordinary intelligence, or, should I say, the kind of extraordinary wisdom that comes with experience. They seemed to have seen a lot.

I made it to the library at exactly 9 p.m., only to find that the stairs leading up to the second floor had been cordoned off with a tape loosely attached to prevent anyone from going up. I went to the librarian and asked what the problem was. He informed me that restoration work was going on, and he didn't want any foot traffic on the second floor. I explained that my research books were in the Mystic Science section, and I needed to spend time reading them. He said that all the tables and chairs on the second floor were covered with drop cloths that I would have to remove to sit down, and that the lamps in the middle of the tables were not connected. I would have to read using only the ambient light ...

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