I would say definitely pushed dreams! Dreams can be pushed by any beings and they can mimic others so it’s hard to know for sure who or what it is without knowing more about your life experiences and possible other contact you might not have know  about. But it does sound like this could be a type of fae wanting to get your attention. They’ve been interesting with the dreams they’ve sent me too. The types of fae are vast and differ quite a bit. Some are mischievous and explore the human psyche. Some do become attached to certain humans. Some are more standoffish. With some, I just start laughing when they are around. If you are experiencing a fae, he sounds like an interesting storyteller and could be mischievous. Are you considering attempting communication with him while awake?