My Mac wont start, seems to be stuck in sleep mode

Hello there,
So just recently my computer died while in sleep mode. I put it on the charger and let it be. However, now when I turn on the power it seems like it is stuck in sleep mode, there is no connecting chime (when powered up) the keyboard fails to work as a means of getting the notebook to start up. The fan and or disk is running really slow at first but then gets louder. I am not skilled with my Mac, was wondering if there is an easy fix or I should get on my way to the repair store.
PS - I have tried the command+option+escape to kill all the apps running but that seems to not work? anything else i should try?
Please help.
B

Hold down the Power button for 10 or 15 seconds until the computer shuts down. Then restart it if possible. If it won't restart then make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.

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