I've had this dream last night that was really spooky and I hope that you can help. I don't remember much of how the dream started, but at some point I realized that I was dreaming and, as I usually do when I'm lucid, I decided to explore the surroundings, although they were scary. There was a forest and it was quite gloomy and I could see some slimy stuff at the side of the road farther ahead. However, when I wanted to follow the road into the forest, there was this creepy man beside me, who said that he would kill me if I went any further, and that I would die for real. I knew I was dreaming, but I felt that it was true, that I would really die, not just die in my dream. I woke up then and it took awhile to calm down again.

My question is - should I take this seriously? Is there something bad that could happen in real life? I've been having lucids every now and then and usually I try to use them to explore and get to know myself better. Could this be a warning from my subconcious to stop? I've been having a lot of nightmares ever since I can remember, but this one is new. I'd be grateful for any suggestions.