@scratches.on.the.wall: The Alp | Myths & Monsters According to German folklore, a sinister creature visits sleepers in the dead of night, bringing terrifying nightmares, crushing pressure on the chest, and the inability to move. With its magical cap and ability to change shape, the Alp may be one of folklore’s most unsettling explanations for sleep paralysis. #mythsandmonsters #thealp #germanfolklore #sleepparalysis #scratchesonthewall