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In this chilling episode of Suspense titled 'Dead Ernest,' the story unfolds around Ernest Powers, a 34-year-old man grappling with the debilitating effects of catalepsy, a condition that causes him to appear lifeless during episodes. The narrative begins with a tragic accident; Ernest is struck by a car while crossing an intersection, leading witnesses and emergency responders to mistakenly believe he is dead. As the scene is set, the urgency of the situation escalates when medical personnel arrive and begin to assess his condition. Despite the visible signs of life that only a trained eye could detect, the chaos surrounding the accident leads to a critical misunderstanding.
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