Otherworld
Episode 111: The Sleepover
Feb 3, 2025
Taryn Rakes, a bartender with a haunting past, shares her eerie childhood spent living in a graveyard, close to her late brother. She recounts a spine-chilling encounter with an alien-like being during a night of sleep paralysis, leaving her immobile and terrified. Additionally, Taryn discusses the bizarre moment during a sleepover when a mysterious metal object emerged from her leg, echoing classic alien abduction tales. Their captivating stories weave together themes of grief, resilience, and the search for understanding of the unexplainable.
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- Taryn's upbringing in a graveyard home fostered a complex relationship with grief, shaping her family's dynamics after the loss of a child.
- The terrifying sleep paralysis encounter with an alien figure and subsequent strange events led Taryn and Sienna to question reality and strengthen their bond.
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Living in a Graveyard
Taryn shares her unusual upbringing, having lived with her family in a house located within a graveyard. This unique environment not only shaped her childhood but also influenced her family's dynamics, especially following the loss of a child before her birth. Taryn's father remains in the graveyard home, feeling a strong connection to his deceased child, which adds an element of bittersweetness to their living situation. Taryn reflects on the complexities of growing up surrounded by grief and the peculiar feelings spurred by their home setting.
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