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Celestial beings watch you while you sleep at night

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Believing an invisible winged entity stands beside your bed all night is deeply creepy. The concept of a personal protective spirit sounds highly comforting until you realize it means you are constantly being observed during your most vulnerable, unglamorous moments of rest.

Celestial beings watch you while you sleep at night
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