Sarah, a 16-year-old girl, sees a man standing at the end of her bed every night, accompanied by intense sadness. Others have also witnessed the man, leading to an exploration of sleep-related hallucinations and possible paranormal activity.
Sarah's recurring dreams and sightings of the Blue Man, along with the experiences of others, raise questions about the possibility of a haunting in her new house in North Wales.
Investigating the history of her house and the land it was built on, Sarah uncovers rumors of a tragic event during the war involving a barn, deepening the mystery surrounding the Blue Man and inspiring her quest for understanding.
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Sarah's recurring dreams and sightings of the Blue Man
Sarah, a young woman in North Wales, experiences recurring dreams and sightings of a mysterious figure known as the Blue Man. This tall, slim man with a trench coat and a trilby hat appears in the corner of her room, exuding a vivid blue sadness reminiscent of the grief she felt upon losing her grandfather. As the sightings continue, Sarah discovers that her friend and her mother's acquaintance have also witnessed the same figure, raising questions about the nature of these encounters and the possibility of a haunting.
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Seeking answers, Sarah investigates the history of her house and the land it was built on, discovering rumors of a tragic event during the war involving a barn on the field. It is believed that either the farmer committed suicide due to his wife's affair or killed the man she was involved with. This revelation, combined with the validation from a complete stranger who also claims to have seen the Blue Man in the same area, deepens the mystery surrounding the figure and ignites a desire in Sarah to understand his sadness and the potential events linked to the barn.
16-year-old Sarah moves to a new house in North Wales, and every night wakes to see a man standing at the end of her bed, accompanied by a terrible feeling of intense sadness. She thinks it’s a dream, but then realises she’s not the only one to see him…
Written and presented by Danny Robins
Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake
Script editor: Dale Shaw
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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