The Fox and the Hellhound
The feeling was similar to sleep paralysis, those times when he'd rouse in the middle of the night, unable to move, his mind fully awake as his body slept through his awareness.
BYWAYS - Chapter 2
Ish's heart was in his ears, now, and his fear amplified again and again, doubling, spiraling out of control with every moment that he didn't move, struggling with all the futility of a dreamer against a bout of sleep paralysis.
Seasonal Quests
He began to wonder how often the sleep paralysis glitch occurred and was and how long it'd take someone to find him in his room, until his finger broke free from the anatomical quirk.
Alcatraz Ch. V ~ Soothsayer
All stemmed from several cases of sleep paralysis when i was a kid, and for fear of it happening, i always got up early, unless i couldn't help myself like yesterday.
A Love Trap
It felt like a sleep paralysis dream at first, but as his eyes slowly began to open, he found that he was still unable to move. after a few moments, he discovered that he was being restrained somehow. he could feel something around his wrists and ankles.
Lykos - 01 - First Bite
His muscles twitched despite the sleep paralysis. he was running in his dreams, moving as fast as he could, but they were too vague to tell if he was running from something or toward something.
Demons and Dreams
"sleep paralysis," said the doe, her voice warm and sure. "it's not pleasant, certainly, but you're not in any danger."
In Another Life Pt. 2
Then a long steady numbing sensation washing through her body, like a sleep paralysis that lasted just long enough for her to feel a little scared of being trapped in her body. then the dragoness let go and liolyn lurched forward with a gasp.
A Visit to a Nanite Fantasy Transformation Parlor
It was a bit disconcerting to have arms and legs that he could not move, akin to sleep paralysis. but, soon, with enough of his body reformed, julian felt the familiar tingle that signaled he was back in control of his facilities.
Call of the Manor: Chapters III and IV (Transformation)
Yet rather than the panic of sleep paralysis, he instead felt soothed, felt free of all his burdens. even the slight persistent soreness the muscles near his wings was gone. everything was going to be just fine.
Layers of The Nightmare
Ankhrea had never experienced sleep paralysis before. it was worse than he thought. the feeling of being trapped in his own body was frightening enough even without the presence of something horrible in his once-cozy bedroom.
Luna and Thief, OI Ch 15
A sense of sleep paralysis dared to flutter over him; every terrifying thing made his eyes water. nothing could distract him. not a thought. not a sound.