So my partner’s been havin’ these nightmares over the past couple of months, and it’s been gettin’ worse. She says she can’t remember exactly when it all started, but it’s always somethin’ different in each dream. Sometimes it’s a coast side town with water flooding the streets, sometimes it’s some old, abandoned house or factory. But there’s always this creature chasin’ her. The thing’s different every time, but she never gets a good look at it since she’s either runnin’ or hidin’. What’s creepy is the voice it uses—it’s always feminine, and it says things like “Come back to me” or “Don’t run,” soundin’ both desperate and playful at the same time. The voice keeps gettin’ louder and more voices start speakin’ all together as one. Sometimes the creature’s humanoid, sometimes it’s some shapeless thing. It’s like it wants her to stop runnin’, but also enjoys chasin’ her. She always wakes up before it gets too close, but the last time she dreamed about it, she found a weird book. She was told to look through it, but when she did, the pages fell apart ’cause it was so old. Then she woke up again.
Recurring dreams of being pursued often reflect feelings of anxiety, fear, or unresolved tension in waking life. For your partner, the shifting locations and forms of the creature could symbolize a sense of unease that isn’t tied to one specific issue but manifests in various aspects of life. The floodwaters, abandoned places, and eerie chases might represent overwhelming emotions or unresolved fears that feel inescapable.
The creature’s voice—feminine, both desperate and playful—could suggest an inner conflict. It might represent a part of her psyche urging her to confront something she’s been avoiding or repressing, even as it frightens her. The growing number of voices could symbolize a mounting pressure or intensifying emotions.
The strange book adds a layer of mystery. Books in dreams often symbolize knowledge, understanding, or the need to uncover truths. The fact that it fell apart before she could read it may reflect frustration or fear about exploring her deeper thoughts or unresolved issues.
Encourage her to reflect on what these dreams might be urging her to face. Journaling or talking about them could help her uncover connections to real-life stressors or emotions. If they continue to distress her, professional guidance might provide valuable insight and relief.
