The narrator's roommate, Daniel, has gone missing, and they suspect that a stalker who has been breaking into their house is responsible. The narrator finds Daniel's location using an iPhone app and discovers that it's in their neighborhood. They decide to investigate and rescue Daniel, bringing various items, including a printer, snacks, and deodorant.
Upon arriving at the suspected location, they find a house with a ring camera and a passcode-locked door. They manage to bypass the camera and enter the house through the back door. Inside, they find clues that suggest Daniel was there, including his blue shirt.
As they move through the house, they hear voices and footsteps, and the narrator becomes increasingly fearful. They decide to split up to search for Daniel, but ultimately find a video on YouTube from Daniel, revealing that he is safe and had been hiding from the stalker, known as "klepto."
The narrator and their companion realize they have broken into an innocent person's house and quickly exit, turning off the camera to avoid further trouble.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Daniel, the roommate and friend, has been missing for a few days.
2. There is blood on Daniel's belongings.
3. The police have been called, but they won't arrive for 90 minutes.
4. The speaker believes they are dealing with a stalker who has been breaking into their house.
5. Daniel's car is still at home, suggesting he didn't leave voluntarily.
6. The speaker uses a "Find My" app to track Daniel's iPhone location.
7. The location is found to be in a nearby house in their neighborhood.
8. The speaker and their friend decide to investigate the house.
9. They try to sneak into the house, using a printer and other items as distractions.
10. They find a passcode-locked door and try to guess the code.
11. The speaker spots a chainsaw and heavy weights in the house, suggesting the occupant may be strong.
12. They hear a voice, but it's not Daniel's.
13. The speaker finds a blue shirt that may belong to Daniel.
14. They decide to split up and search the house, with a plan to distract the occupant if necessary.
15. The speaker finds Daniel's phone, but Daniel is not in the room.
16. The speaker sends a text message to Daniel's phone, and the phone in the room receives it.
17. The speaker watches a YouTube video from Daniel, saying he's safe but can't reveal his location.
18. The speaker realizes they have broken into the wrong house and decides to leave quickly.