Jay's Journal

Jay's Journal, which is presented as an autobiographical account, tells the story of a depressed teenage boy who becomes involved with a Satanic group. After participating in several occult rituals, "Jay" believes he is being stalked by a demon named Raul.

Several readers have challenged the authenticity of this story, noting that the editor of this book, Beatrice Sparks[?], has filled the same role on many other "actual, anonymous diaries of teenagers" that explore such sensational themes as drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, and prostitution. These books, the most well-known of which is Go Ask Alice serve as cautionary tales.