Possession ◉ [EXCLUSIVE]

In horror and religious narratives, possession takes on a darker meaning: the total loss of autonomy to an external force [8, 12].

This occurs when a person has direct physical control over an item, such as carrying a phone in their pocket [19, 17]. Possession

From an evolutionary perspective, the urge to possess is an innate instinct designed for survival [16]. In horror and religious narratives, possession takes on

A person is in constructive possession if they have the power and intent to control an item even if it isn't physically on them—for instance, keeping belongings in a storage unit [19, 7]. A person is in constructive possession if they

Grammatically, possession is how we signal relationships between people and things. It serves as a shorthand for "belonging to" or "associated with" [11, 27].

Possession in writing doesn't always imply literal ownership; it can describe relationships ( John's sister ) or abstract associations ( the day's work ) [11, 18]. 3. Psychological and Biological Instincts

Supernatural possession is often depicted as a malevolent entity inhabiting a human body, influencing their actions and thoughts [8, 12].