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Tucker Carlson says he was attacked by a demon—and as a dream researcher I believe him

By Ryan Hurd

Journalist and TV personality Tucker Carlson recently shared that he was attacked by an unseen force while sleeping in his bed. I encourage you watch the video clip, because I think it convincingly shows that Carlson truly believes he had this … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson says he was attacked by a demon—and as a dream researcher I believe him

Filed Under: Dreams & Media, Nightmares & Dream Terrors Tagged With: apocalypse dreams, demon dreams, doom dreaming, Nightmares & Dream Terrors, sleep paralysis, sleep scratching, supernatural assault, Tucker Carlson

Dickens’ Christmas Ghosts and Lucid Encounters

By Ryan Hurd

This morning, Christmas Eve day, I noticed a holiday card on the coffee table. It was slightly crumpled and curled around the bottom as if it has been discarded for a while. I opened the card and gasped – it was signed by my grandmother, who died … [Read more...] about Dickens’ Christmas Ghosts and Lucid Encounters

Filed Under: Dreamy Book Reviews, sleep paralysis Tagged With: Brugada syndrome, Charles Dickens, Christmas Carol, Christmas ghost, ghosts, hauntings, Lucid Dreaming, night-mares, Nightmares & Dream Terrors, sleep paralysis, supernatural assault

Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print

By Ryan Hurd

It's been ten years since Sleep Paralysis was published.  A lot has changed in a decade so I'm happy to announce the Updated and Revised 2nd edition of Sleep Paralysis: A guide to hypnagogic visions and visitors of the night.  Sleep paralysis, at its … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print

Filed Under: Dreams & Media, sleep paralysis, Visitation Dreams Tagged With: held down can't move, hypnagogia, Lucid Dreaming, out of body experience, sleep paralysis, sleep paralysis book, supernatural assault

The Ecstasy of Lucy Liu: Erotic Encounters in Hypnagogia

By Ryan Hurd

 In 1999, actress Lucy Liu had sex with a heavenly figure. Or so she claimed in an interview with US Weekly. She's not shy about what happened, either. She was laying down on the couch for a nap, and felt an unknown presence on top of her. What … [Read more...] about The Ecstasy of Lucy Liu: Erotic Encounters in Hypnagogia

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research, Visitation Dreams Tagged With: ghost sex, Lucy Liu, succubus, supernatural assault

Halloween Infographic: the Vampires and Werewolves of Sleep Paralysis

By Ryan Hurd

Why do millions of sane and rational people believe in ghosts? Because they actually see them, hovering over the bed and holding them down. Over the centuries, spooky stories have warned us of the creatures of the night. But these tales don't just … [Read more...] about Halloween Infographic: the Vampires and Werewolves of Sleep Paralysis

Filed Under: Nightmares & Dream Terrors, sleep paralysis Tagged With: halloween, infographic, old hag, paranormal activity, sleep paralysis, supernatural assault

The Ghosts, Goblins and Vampires of Sleep Paralysis

By Ryan Hurd

Halloween is almost here, and that means it’s time to indulge in some corn sugar gluttony to protect ourselves from the thin veil between the living and dead. That’s my strategy anyways. This time of year, traditionally known as Last Harvest in … [Read more...] about The Ghosts, Goblins and Vampires of Sleep Paralysis

Filed Under: sleep paralysis, Visitation Dreams Tagged With: dream sex, elf stroke, ghost rape, old hag, sleep paralysis, spirit sex, supernatural assault

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