What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon - CNN

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:56

What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon - CNN

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Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film.

Help. I’m 16 and just got spanked by both of my parents for taking the car. What do I do? I want to run off somewhere but I’m so scared that I’ll get spanked again. I’ve never gotten the paddle before and I’m still scared to sit