REM Mining
noun | /ˈrɛm ˌmaɪ.nɪŋ/
(REM as in “rem sleep,” Mining as in “mining for gold”)
Definition:
The intentional practice of entering the early stages of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep or the hypnagogic state with the specific goal of extracting creative ideas, insights, or inspiration. The practitioner typically awakens shortly after entering this mental state to record thoughts or concepts before they fade from memory.
What is The Horror Remains?
Dreamfall
The Horror REMains
A secret writing method. A haunted mind. A group of authors who went too deep.
They thought they were mining stories from the REM stage of their sleep, but little did they know something else was mining for them.
Learn more about "REM MINING"
Listen to "The REMMining," the theme instrumental for The Horror Remains on Spotify and all major streaming platforms!
Official Press Release: The Dreamworld Just Got Deeper
C.M. James and Elora Wynne ignite a genre-bending literary experience.
Read the full IssueWire press release covering the groundbreaking new prequel Dreamfall: The Horror REMains. From REM Mining to real-world authorship woven into the plot, this cerebral thriller blurs the line between fiction and reality. Don’t miss how this layered dreamworld unfolds...click below to read the full article.
The Horror REMains Characters
They all matter, but will they all awake?
Get to know the faces behind the fiction—the curious, the loud, the quiet, the skeptical. This book club seemed simple enough... until the REM Stage blurred the line between reading and reality. Dive into each character’s world with brief profiles, personality snapshots, and a few fun facts...no spoilers. Who will survive the story? Let’s just say, pay attention to the way they sleep.
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Reynaldo
Group Member: No
Reynaldo is mysterious, intense, and always seems one thought away from somewhere else. With dark features and an unshaven look that borders on charmingly rugged, he's the guy who rarely talks about where he's been or where he's going. He likes to travel… where to? Who really knows.
Fun fact: He has a hard time remembering his younger years.
Torrence
Group Member: Yes
Torrence is bold, stylish, and unapologetically himself. With a sharp tongue and sharper fashion sense, he’s the one who turns every book club night into a mini talk show. Camille’s best friend and loyal confidant, he lives for the drama...especially when it’s not his.
Fun Fact: Torrence once stormed out mid-discussion because someone said Bridgerton was “mid.” He didn’t speak to them for a week… but made up over brunch.
Sage
Group Member: No (She has a babysitter during Book Club Time.)
Bright, curious, and full of questions, Sage is Hadley and Ben’s daughter — a hip, observant pre-teen who sees more than she lets on.
Fun Fact: She's not scared of the dark, she can sleep through almost anything.
Theo
Group Member: Yes
A high school teacher with a thoughtful soul and a dash of charm, Theo is the kind of man who listens before he speaks, but when he speaks, people pay attention.
Fun Fact: May have some skeletons in the closet
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Priyah
Group Member: Yes
Soft-spoken and naturally beautiful, Priyah doesn't say much,,, and that’s exactly how she likes it. She’s the kind of person who can be in the room without demanding it… but somehow you still feel her presence. She’s just there; calm, composed, unreadable.
Fun Fact: Priyah enjoys horror movies and slasher films.
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Vanessa
Group Member: Yes
Sweet, bubbly, and always smiling, Vanessa is the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. She's just happy to be there.
Fun Fact: Behind her smile is so much more.
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Ben
Group Member: Yes
Friendly, upbeat, and eager to please, Ben’s the nice guy next door… which can make him an easy target.
Fun fact: Ben is willing to try anything once.
Hadley
Group Member: Yes… begrudgingly.
Married to Ben. Smart, sharp-tongued, and suspicious, Hadley has the confidence of someone who reads between everyone’s lines and doesn’t care if you know it.
Fun Fact: As someone who doesn't believe everything she hears, she's always googling and researching.
Lauren
Group Member: Yes
Lauren is the leader of the book club. Friendly and always poised, she’s sharp, highly educated, and observant. Though she often has plenty to say, she prefers to listen, letting others talk while she quietly clocks everything.
Fun Fact: Lauren is a licensed social worker with a background in psychology... and she's not done yet. She’s currently considering going back to pursue her doctorate... but she hasn’t told the group. Yet.
Levi
Group Member: No
Calm, thoughtful He's a real estate agent with plans to venture out on his own one day.
Fun fact: Everything feels like déjà vu to Levi. He’s tired as if he's even busy in his sleep.
Elora
Group Member: Guest Author
Sharp. Quietly loud. Elora sees through the noise and through you. A renowned author (or several, depending on the pen name), she’s written more books, articles, and scripts than she can count… and prefers it that way. Let the words get the attention, she’s just the ghost behind them.
Fun Fact: Elora loves long baths. She says it’s the best way to escape; her favorite place to drift off and imagine herself somewhere else.
Meet the Mind Inside the Dream...
Elora Wynne
Elora Wynne the real life architect of the world within it.
Step beyond the page and discover the real-life voice behind the fiction. Elora Wynne, the author of REM Mining: Unlocking the Mind’s Hidden Drafts, doesn’t just inspire the story, she lives it. As a speaker, creative thinker, and character within The Horror REMains, her philosophies shape the dreamworld you’re about to enter.
Click below to learn more about Elora and the groundbreaking ideas that helped bring this meta-thriller to life.