This recurring dream may symbolize a feeling of being trapped or pursued in your waking life. The mansion represents a luxurious and grand environment, possibly representing your own desires or aspirations. However, the sense of urgency and fear to run suggests that there may be obstacles or challenges hindering your progress towards these goals. The act of running and throwing bookshelves behind you could represent your attempts to escape or overcome these obstacles. The unknown entity chasing you could represent a fear or anxiety that you are trying to avoid. The dream ending with you getting caught could symbolize a feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to escape from this fear. The physical reactions of waking up panting and sweaty suggest that this dream may be causing you stress and anxiety in your waking life. It may be helpful to reflect on any current challenges or fears you are facing and find ways to confront and overcome them.
