I was in my old haunted childhood home, messing with my instruments and goofing off with my parents- eventually i sat on the couch right next to the front door on the right, as i turn to look at the door, there's a slight gap and inbetween is a cloaked man in a white mask with a sort of crudely painted smile on it. I scream, almost demonically, harder than i've ever screamed before. I point at the door simultaneously, and the figure steps back and retreats out of sight. My mother closes the door and asks me what's wrong, but I'm too scared to speak, and can only muster the words "Lock it" before I wake up.
Dreams about childhood homes often tap into feelings of nostalgia, unresolved issues, or significant memories from that time in your life. In your dream, the setting—a haunted house—may symbolize past fears or traumas that are still lingering in your subconscious.
The act of "messing with your instruments and goofing off" suggests a moment of playfulness and perhaps a desire to reconnect with the innocence and creativity of your childhood. However, this is contrasted sharply by the appearance of the cloaked man with a white mask. Masks often represent hidden fears or aspects of oneself that are not fully understood or accepted. The crude smile could symbolize a distorted view of something that seems harmless or benign but is unsettling in essence.
Your scream can indicate a release of pent-up fear or anxiety about something in your life that you may feel is threatening or overwhelming. The figure retreating might represent an avoidance of confronting that fear, or it could signify a part of yourself that you are hesitant to face. Your mother asking what’s wrong reveals a desire for comfort and protection but also highlights the frustration of not being able to communicate feelings of fear and anxiety.
Telling your mother to "Lock it" demonstrates a strong instinct to protect yourself and create boundaries. This act can signal a desire to shield yourself from whatever threat the figure represents, whether it's a specific situation, a memory, or even an aspect of your identity.
Overall, this dream might suggest that you are grappling with something profound from your past or present that invokes fear. It could be worthwhile to reflect on any current stressors or unresolved issues that might be surfacing, as well as how you can create emotional boundaries to protect yourself.