In 2015, a mysterious flyer began appearing around Portland, Oregon, with a request for people to report unusual dreams. The flyer, which appeared on signs, bulletin boards, and telephone poles, read: “Have you been having strange dreams? The Willamette Valley Dream Survey is investigating a recent spike in bizarre, unexplainable dreams. If you have been experiencing any unusual dream activity, you can help by reporting a summary. Please call with a description of your dream.” The flyer provided no additional information about who was conducting the survey or why. This vague and unsettling request intrigued and creeped out many, and after a period of silence, the mystery resurfaced five years later, rekindling curiosity and concern about the origins and intentions behind the survey.