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The typical sequence of events in an alien abduction account, as outlined by Thomas E. Bullard, consists of: (1) Capture: The abductee is rendered incapable of resisting and taken to an alien spacecraft. (2) Examination and Procedures: The abductee undergoes invasive physiological and psychological procedures, simulated behavioral situations, training, testing, or sexual liaisons. (3) Conference: The abductors communicate with the abductee or direct them to interact with others, typically telepathically. (4) Tour: The abductees are given a tour of the captors' vessel, though some researchers dispute this as a confabulation of intent. (5) Loss of Time: Abductees often forget the experience due to fear or medical intervention. (6) Return: The abductees are returned to Earth, sometimes to a different location, occasionally with new injuries or disheveled clothing. (7) Theophany: Upon return, abductees may experience a profound sense of love, a 'mystical experience,' or a feeling of oneness with God, the universe, or their abductors.

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