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The dark figure in sleep poralysis

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One time I had a sleep paralysis dream where I knew someone was there and I think their hand was on my chest because I knew they were close and I felt a strong pressure on my chest.
Pressure on the chest is a common feature, from what I've read. I knew a guy who described the dark figure as looming over him, kneeling on his chest and pinning him down with the full weight of his apparent body.

I had sleep paralysis a few times but I never saw the shadowy figure, fortunately. I wonder if this somewhat universal dream image is what the 'grim reaper' is based on?