If you experience sleep paralysis, you’re likely familiar with its associated hallucinations. These include—but are not limited to—pressure on the chest, out-of-body sensations, and most notably, the feeling of a dangerous or frightening presence in the room, more commonly known as your “sleep paralysis demon”. Frightening is a strong word. Have you ever thought about WHY this presence feels so frightening? After all, what’s so dangerous about letting someone get close to you? Now, I know what you’re thinking: No, no, my sleep paralysis demon is scary! I can’t possibly talk to him. What if he makes fun of me, or…
Author: Gillian Tanda
Gillian Tanda
Gillian Tanda is an assistant by day and a writer by night. Previously, she has been published in The Belladonna and Slackjaw, and she lost the district-wide spelling bee in the 4th grade on the word "obstinate". She also has a very old cat.