A person suffering from sleep paralysis sees a tall, shadowy figure emerging from the corner of their room.

Close-up of wide, terrified eyes, shadowy figure reflected in the pupils, cold blue moonlight filtering through blinds, atmosphere of heavy stillness.

The shadowy figure stretches upwards, limbs elongating into wispy smoke, smoke blending with the dark bedroom wallpaper patterns, low angle, eerie silhou

Wispy smoke transforms into thick black ink, ink dripping down the bedroom walls, moonlight fading into deep violet shadows, distorted perspective.

The ink coalesces into a faceless hooded silhouette, hovering over the bed, glowing amber embers flickering within the void, dramatic overhead

The hooded silhouette dissolves into a flock of black birds, birds flying toward the window, pale dawn light breaking through the glass, quiet transition.