Maybe the protagonist is nearing their lowest mental ebb, maybe it's his turn to hold the Idiot Ball, or maybe things are going just a little too well. Suddenly, they're confronted by the person they last expected to see: a friend or loved one who logic dictates should be very far away right now or -- just to underscore how unlikely this sudden reappearance is -- dead. It's clear to the audience that the vision is some sort of trap and that he isn't really Back From the Dead, but the character for whatever reason refuses to connect the dots. Examples of Treacherous Spirit Chase include: