it was more of a nightmare. i was watching the news, and there was a report on this cult that was going around committing murders. i was home alone in the dream, got scared, and turned off the TV. it was the middle of the day, and i was doing dishes when i saw someone duck from the weeds behind my shed out the window of the kitchen. i went out the front door and around to the shed to see. there was a figure, in a completely white suit, like tie, shirt, coat, white mask over the head, everything pure white. more figures came out of the weeds, all looking the same, and cowering low to the ground, chittering to each other in a nonsensical language. as more of them came out i saw some had red down the front of their pristine suits. they turned and saw me, and i had to run into my house and lock myself in the basement. i could hear them knocking on my door, but the knocks echoed and multiples so it sounded like they were coming from all around me. then when i covered my ears and closed my eyes, i woke up cryingThis dream may symbolize feelings of fear and vulnerability in waking life. The news report on a cult committing murders could represent a sense of danger or threat in the dreamer’s surroundings. The dreamer being home alone and getting scared could suggest a feeling of isolation and helplessness. The white suits and masks worn by the cult members could represent a sense of anonymity and facelessness, possibly indicating a fear of the unknown or unfamiliar. The red stains on some of the suits could symbolize violence and bloodshed. The dreamer’s attempt to investigate and being chased by the cult members could represent a desire to confront and overcome their fears, but ultimately feeling overwhelmed and needing to retreat to safety. The echoes and multiple knocks on the door could symbolize the dreamer’s inner turmoil and anxiety. The dreamer waking up crying could suggest a release of pent-up emotions and a need to address and process these fears in waking life.