The narrative describes a person's struggle with sleep deprivation and the bizarre, dream-like experiences that follow. After nearly two days without sleep due to important tasks, the protagonist is desperate for rest. However, interruptions like a friend's unexpected visit, the need to refill an aquarium, and mysterious bruises that appear overnight disrupt their plans. The story culminates in a surreal sequence of events involving prophetic dreams, sleepwalking, and strange occurrences that blur the line between reality and dreams. Ultimately, it's a tale of exhaustion-induced hallucinations and the mind's tricks when pushed to its limits.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator was extremely tired and wanted to sleep.
2. The narrator had not gone to bed for almost two days.
3. The narrator was woken up by a phone call from Roma.
4. The narrator agreed to go for a walk with Roma despite wanting to sleep.
5. The narrator has a habit of sleepwalking.
6. The narrator installed CCTV cameras in their home to monitor their sleepwalking.
7. The narrator had scratches and bruises on their face and body.
8. The narrator tried to restrain themselves to their bed by tying themselves up.
9. The narrator did not notice any changes in their health after a night of being tied up.
10. The narrator read an article about strong magnetic storms that can affect people with increased sensitivity.
11. The narrator realized that they were not able to make money from their sleepwalking and bruises.
12. The narrator had a nightmare about a note from the previous owner of their apartment.
13. The note warned the narrator to leave the apartment within 24 hours and not to look under the bathtub.
14. The narrator tried to call the previous owner of the apartment but was unable to reach them.
15. The narrator discovered that the previous owner of the apartment had died under mysterious circumstances.
16. The narrator became frightened and tried to leave the apartment but found that the door was locked.
17. The narrator tried to break down the door but was unable to do so.
18. The narrator eventually broke down the door and discovered a stone wall outside.
19. The narrator heard strange sounds and footsteps and hid in the closet.
20. The narrator woke up to find that it was all just a terrible nightmare.