It is neither a dream, nor reality.
It is not a stranger, nor an acquaintance.
He is not alive, nor dead.
He doesn't exist, yet he is there.
And she knows him.

The "mature" tag might be too much, but better safe than sorry.
TW: Blood, a bit of body horror and disturbing topics. More precisely (but HEAVY spoilers): miscarriage and childbirth death

Originally planned for the Horror Contest, but I don't feel like it's horror-enough?
Also, massive shoutout to this music that just gave me at least two more story ideas.