Sleep Paralysis

Sleep paralysis is a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which a person is conscious but in a complete state of full-body paralysis. During an episode, the person may hallucinate (hear, feel, or see things that are not there), which often results in fear. Episodes generally last no more than a few minutes. It can recur multiple times or occur as a single episode.

Our editorial invites audiences into a narrative that delves deep into the experience of transcending ordinary consciousness to access parallel dimensions and alternative realities. Positioned in the enigmatic space between wakefulness and the dream realm, this story unfolds in a landscape that is both irresistibly enchanting and hauntingly familiar, blurring the lines between what is real and what is imagined.

Within this unexplored universe lies a society where humanity is intricately intertwined with the elemental powers of fire, water, air, and earth. As the tale unfolds, a rich tapestry of interconnected storylines emerges, seamlessly blending the known with the unknown. This realm is a paradoxical fusion of comfort and unease, where the beauty of the unfamiliar mingles with unsettling strangeness, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience elevated to new heights where humans possess extraordinary abilities and the elemental energies wield a potent influence like never before.

PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MARTINOVA
ART DIRECTION ELISABETH HERZOG
STYLING ROCCO MARVIN
MODEL MARTA FROM BLARE MANAGEMENT
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