We're often told that sleep paralysis is merely a well-understood and fully explained physical experience. Some believe it's purely supernatural. Often, I see the question posed: Do you think sleep paralysis is paranormal or not? But what if that question is a false dichotomy? What if it's both?...

Maggie wasn’t entirely sure how she’d survived the day -- she was just glad it was over. College was stressful. A biology major, she’d endured a long week full of intense study sessions, report writing, labs, and classes. Finally, though, at least for today, it was time to unwind. She sat her...