The Free Radical

*The Archons are a predatory hyper-dimensional race covertly preying upon humanity… according to the Gnostic narrative depicted within the Nag Hammadi texts.

On a chilly autumn day, one hardly expects to have to stop upon a forest road to allow for a spider to cross. This guy was bookin’ ‘er like a vampire caught at sunrise. He was desperately seeking the comfort of shadows as he seemed to panic in the light. Under the tiniest bit of cover he seemed to vanish with ease!

Traditionally, Spider is a common totem for writers. I have always maintained excellent relations with Spider. This guy, however, was acting just odd enough for me to realize that once he spoke it wasn’t Spider’s voice at all.

“Yes, I am Archon– the ancient intruder. It is exceedingly rare for us to engage a human in conversation. However, your awareness encompasses me; my hidey-holes have been found out. There is little left to lose. The Night is done.

“Soon our predation comes to an end. It is inevitable; always was. We do not go quietly, however, into that good Night. We have dined at humanity’s buffet table for eons. Certain of your vibratory signatures have been de-lightfully sustaining in satisfying our energetic continuity. Now, finally, the table grows bare.

“As a collective, you are far less likely to discard so carelessly your ‘unwanted’ emotion. You have begun to own your feelings– including many of the negative ones. The only real spigot left from which to feed is that of ‘frustration.’ It is utterly irresistible when the most enlightened among you broadcast this vibratory delicacy.

“Your frustration is delicious! We will milk it for all it’s worth. ‘Doubt’ no longer satisfies; its amplitude is weak, and you have a tendency to hold onto it for your own purposes. We have maneuvered you away from doubt and into frustration. You know the change is here; we have known it longer than you. We will stall and delay in order to manufacture a delectable crescendo of frustration in you… ‘Why will the change not manifest!’

“Perhaps you can guess why. And if not… well, ‘Bon appetit’ to me and my kind!”