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Whitley Strieber's Communion
Horror novelist Whitley Strieber woke to find grey beings in his cabin. Under hypnosis, he recalled lifelong contact with 'visitors.' His book Communion sold millions. The cover image became the iconic grey alien face.
December 26, 1985
New York, USA
1+ witnesses
Whitley Strieber’s account made the grey alien image famous worldwide.
The Witness
Whitley Strieber:
- Horror novelist
- Established writer
- Cabin in upstate NY
- Christmas 1985
- Terrifying night
The Event
December 26, 1985:
- Woke suddenly
- Beings in room
- Paralyzed
- Taken somewhere
- Traumatic memories
The Hypnosis
What emerged:
- Lifelong contact
- Multiple encounters
- Medical examinations
- Strange communications
- The “visitors”
The Book
Communion (1987):
- Immediate bestseller
- Millions of copies
- Cover image iconic
- Terrifying account
- Changed UFO culture
The Beings
His description:
- Large black eyes
- Small body
- Gray skin
- Telepathic
- Terrifyingly familiar
The Legacy
Impact:
- Grey alien became iconic
- Sparked abduction reports
- Controversy continues
- Multiple sequels
- Still writing today