Let us entertain a hypothesis, one that postulates the existence of certain reptilian beings who purportedly detain human souls upon this Earth. According to this conjecture, these beings subsist on the darker spectrum of human emotions, ensnaring our souls by luring them towards a deceptive luminance as they endeavor to flee to the Astral Realm.
This proposition indeed stirs the intellect, yet why should our curiosity halt at this juncture? If such Reptilians are to be acknowledged, what other forms of life might coexist unseen? Might there be avian entities indifferent to the plight of humans under reptilian subjugation? And what of aquatic beings? It stands to reason that a plethora of diverse species might populate these ethereal planes, all aware yet apathetic to the reptilian exploitation of human souls.
The analogy drawn between human farming and the consumption of souls raises further contemplation. Humans nurture chickens, who in turn meet their caretakers—even in the unfortunate event of disease necessitating premature termination. If a contagion of love were to spread amongst humanity, akin to a disease, would these Reptilians act to quell this outbreak, fearing its implications?
Should the Astral Plane indeed be a domain filled with entities devoid of empathy, one might question the merit of journeying there. Perhaps our terrestrial existence is preferable, inciting envy among these Reptiles.
Furthermore, why would these entities choose to manifest as reptiles within the Astral Realm, where they might assume any guise? Why not adopt a human visage, or indeed any form less maligned? The term 'Reptiles' itself seems a misnomer, ill-suited to creatures that parasitize not merely the body but the soul itself. Perhaps a designation more befitting their true nature would be in order, such as 'Energivorus Reptilus' or 'Soul Leeches', rather than the pejorative 'Gloom Geckos', which does disservice to the reptilian kind that do not exhibit such parasitic tendencies. Thus, we are beckoned to reconsider not only the names but the very nature of these entities.