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Our featured guest, Ranita Roy, shares her vivid and haunting experiences, providing a glimpse into what it feels like to be awake but unable to move, all while encountering surreal, shadowy figures. Alongside Ranita’s story, we hear from others whose accounts range from unsettling to oddly enlightening, uncovering how culture, psychology, and personal beliefs shape the way we experience and interpret this sleep anomaly.
Ranita is a storyteller and creative artist with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of dreams, consciousness, and the human psyche. Drawing from her own vivid experiences with sleep paralysis, Ranita combines personal narratives with cultural and psychological insights.
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