This happened to me a few months back. I was so scared I thought I might have let my mind create something. I don't know but I need your help!
I was getting ready for bed one night. As I was all cozy and warm in bed, I began to fall asleep. It was raining heavy outside as the thunder roared and lightning struck. All of a sudden, I felt something beside me, stroking my cheek. I opened my eyes and saw nothing, thinking it was the thunderstorm making me scared. I closed my eyes and nothing happened for a bit. My light suddenly switched on then off. I sat up straight away, seeing nothing. I started to cry and I felt someone hold me, trying to comfort me. I jumped up and turned around to see a man in his early 20's. He looked so sad and opened his arms, begging me with his eyes. I decided it was safe and went back into his ghostly arms, falling asleep peaceflly. When I woke up, everything seemed normal.
Now no one I know who is in his 20's passed recently. I've tried searching for an explanation but there's nothing. Do you think I was dreaming or hallucinating because I was frightened? Also I have seen him only when there's heavy rain, loud thunder and bright lightning.
I also have a few other experiences which you might want to hear. My stories aren't very long... Hmm anyway if you want me to submit another ask. If about 15 people ask I will submit another (One where I have been attacked). I hope you can help me, I am really confused and scared.
Thunder and lightning can do weird things to our dreams (I think it has to do with waking up very briefly more often than usual due to the noise and bright lights).
It's ok to say no to strange men.