I dream dark dreams. I dream of a figure moving through the forest, of children flying from his path, of young women crying at his coming. I dream of snow and ice, of bare branches and moon-cast shadows. I dream of dancers floating in the air, stepping lightly even in death, and my own pain is but a faint echo of their suffering as I run. My blood is black on the snow, and the edges of the world are silvered with moonlight. I run into the darkness, and he is waiting. I dream in black and white, and I dream of him. I dream of Caleb, who does not exist, and I am afraid.John Connolly
About This Quote
The name Caleb means "The stone to be used as a weapon." Caleb is a character from the Book of Joshua. In this book, Caleb is one of the few characters who stood up to the false gods of the Canaanites and other nations. Many people are drawn to Caleb because he was willing to speak out against God in order to be sure that the Israelites would not be mistaken for pagans. This book tells us how Caleb went on to become a great military leader for the Israelites, but it also tells us about his battles with demons.
The demon that Caleb faced is called Beelzebub, which means "god of the flies." It is interesting that this demon was not only able to confuse him, but also command him. The way in which demons can control people is through their ability to fool them into doing things they would not normally do. People often try to help people in need but are controlled by their own fears instead.
The thought of being controlled by something so evil must have been terrifying for Caleb, even though he knew it was not real.
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