The experience of falling asleep only to be awakened by terror, realizing you cannot move and feeling something pressing on your chest, is surprisingly common in human experience, though the entity that one sees—or not—often depends on cultural expectations. Night-hag, demon, or invisible assailant, in this special Halloween episode and season four finale, I bring you the story of the “Night-Mare.”

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet.

Music

Purple Planet - Fallen Angels

Purple Planet - Possession

Purple Planet - Lost Souls

Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata no. 14 in C-sharp minor 'Moonlight Sonata', Op. 27 no. 2 performed by Paul Pitman

Purple Planet - Sense of Loss

Purple Planet - Shadowlands