Dreams, while many believe they hold purpose, can seem so arbitrary to the point of being meaningless.

But on a forum thread, several persons of various demographics and backgrounds all share one thing in common: they each have had dreams which, for some unknown reason, hold purpose.

But what haunts these people the most is the terrifying amount of detail with which they retell their dreams without error.

Started in December of 2014.

The hometown of Taylor Porter was once an impoverished city where a stable job and a roof were luxuries. In fewer than two years, the city is booming with life. But even living a decent life now, that doesn't stop Taylor from obtaining another luxury with a five-finger discount with a couple of his friends.

Originally written for a literary magazine. Inspired by a Cracked article by David Wong. Written in October of 2014.

Merry Christmas.

Giant worm-like creatures have invaded our country. They came from the landfills and have toppled countless buildings. An estimated 4,000 lives have been lost.

Inspired by the funiculus of a honeydew. Written in November of 2014.

The town of Riverside was divided into two halves: one side is dedicated to parents who do not wish to vaccinate their children, while the other half is for those who do.

Inspired by the anti-vaccination movement. Written in October of 2014.

After his business sank, Dennis fled from his home with his girlfriend Bethany. He believes it's his responsibility to see both himself and Bethany through this tough time in their lives, but a dream he has at a rest stop teaches him that a relationship is composed of two members, not just one.

Written for a literary magazine. Written in October of 2014.

After suffering a drowning accident that left Noel Chavez in a coma-like state, it's said that God bequeathed unto her the ability to heal others through miracles.

Loosely based on the Audrey Santo case. Written in November of 2014.

Samuel Brown never hit a girl in his life, but the first time he does, he ends up driving the girl with strange origins to suicide.

Inspired, strangely enough, by the anime Heaven's Lost Property.First draft written in August of 2014. Second and third drafts written in November of 2014.

Jack Simmon's head is home to a romantic parasite calmed by walks. On the night of November 24th, during one of his walks, Jack witnesses a pale creature his mind can't comprehend.

Based on how Like a Rag Dollwas originally planned. Written in November of 2014.

Tyler Herman is a sore loser: He lost a bet to his friend Emily Price and as a consequence has to spend an entire day following her orders to the T. But near the stroke of midnight, he discovers that this may be one bet he'll be happy to have lost.

Written in October/November of 2014.

Jack Allen had all he ever wanted in life, but he surrendered it all when he killed himself. Because on the night of October 11th, he encountered some unseen beast.

Written in celebration of Halloween of 2014.

They're known as the Erasers: an agent capable of erasing all traces of an individual's existence. Due to the nature of their work, they serve but one demographic: the suicidal.

Inspired by suicidal thoughts. Written in October of 2014.

Filled with ambitions for a better world and equipped with the power to carry about that goal, a young man works to achieve his dream no matter the means.

Written for the Brandon Sanderson Contest on Figment.com. Written in October of 2014.

Maxwell Davis hears a favorite organ piece of his while visiting the house of an elderly Jeremiah Orwell, and follows the sound only to discover something off about it.

Inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue. Written in October of 2014.

Tara and Vivian spent their days searching for mysterious flowers known as Celestial Flowers. When they discover one isolated within a park forest, Tara learns of the dark secret behind the Flowers.

Inspired by episode 3 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica.Written in September of 2014.

Mark takes his friend Lucy to a cemetery to pay their respects to his late grandfather, but their day takes an unexpected turn once they leave.

Inspired by the King Crimson song Epitaphand the Pink Floyd song High Hopes.First rough draft written in 2012; second and final drafts written in September of 2014.

Kathleen "Katy" Graham wanted nothing more than to live as a member of society. However, there were two things preventing her from doing this: her true identity and the prejudice that would reject her. So when her identity is revealed one day, she decides to hide from society's cruelty.

Inspired by the first episode of the anime Solty Rei.Most characters based on real people I work with. Written in September of 2014.

Edward Teller used to commit petty crimes that landed him eight years in jail during his childhood. He finally had enough and turned over a new leaf when he set out to search for a new purpose in life.

Inspired by the anime Ergo Proxyand the Paul Simon song You Can Call Me Al. Written in September of 2014.

One day on a subway platform, Lance Patterson saw what appeared to be his

doppelgänger. With loads of questions weighing on his mind, he tries to corner his lookalike to gain some answers to his questions.

Inspired by the first episode of the anime Kurokami. Written in August of 2014.

Pamela Rogers was born with a second set of eyelids that, when closed, allowed her to see through the eyes and hear the thoughts of the last person she touched. She had used this power for minor things: cheating on tests and the like. But never had she used it for revenge--that is until she hatches an idea after accidentally finding herself in the head of the boy she hates the most.

Inspired by an idea that originated from the Five Man Electric Band song Signs.Written in July/August of 2014.

A man flees for his life through a neighborhood in the dead of the night, for chasing him is a beast not of this world.

Inspired by my dog's grin. Written in June of 2014.

At the scene of a grisly car accident, a teenager fresh out of high school gains a new perspective on the world and society from a middle-aged man he meets at the scene.

Inspired by a dream. Written in June of 2014.