Due in large part to its nature as a common starting point in reality, many MSPAFAs begin with the protagonist waking up, often in their own bed with the expectation of a normal day. Sometimes this awakening is proceeded by a foreshadowing dream/vision.
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- Alanna
- Awake, with foreshadowing dream.
- Escape Adventure #712, except without actually being in the bed when the story starts.
- Lucky Cookie
- The Mutewood II
- Mirror Image
- The Rotting World
- Warzone
- You Are Here
- ZOMBIE ADVENTURE!
- A Boy And His Slime