The Shadowy Figure

A shadowy figure has visited thrice. It's neither demonic, human nor a creature. It has no form, no voice, no face Nor has it any feature! When it arrives tween sleep and awake Where dreams and reality merge, There's full body paralysis but a very active mind A bolt of fright through me does surge! Each time, it puts pressure on my chest But stops suddenly pre suffocation. Though it doesn't exist, its presence feels real. Is it only my imagination? This silent shadow turns the room cold. It switches off inner fight or flight. But the freeze mode sets right in As this happened always in the dead of night. I'm curious to know why it appears During times of stress. What's its identity? Does it know that neurologists call it An aspect of Narcolepsy? Written 11th December 2021 For the Paranormal Contest Sponsor: Robert James Liguori