The Insomniac

John Figg, a young man on the cusp of adulthood, has seemingly got it all together. His career is flourishing, and he's engaged to the woman of his dreams. After receiving the news that an eccentric relative has passed away, leaving him a quaint house in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood, John's excitement is palpable. He feels a sense of accomplishment, finally having the stability and comfort that comes with owning a home. The house is the perfect retreat – a place where he can escape the pressures of his high-stress job and recharge with his fiancée, Emily, by his side. However, all of this tranquility is short-lived, as John soon discovers that his new home has been hit by burglars. In a disheartening turn of events, his prized possessions, including a few irreplaceable family heirlooms and some valuable art pieces, are stolen. The burglary leaves John with a sense of unease and insecurity. He cannot fathom how these burglars managed to breach his supposedly secure home, raising questions about the reliability of the alarm system and the trustworthiness of those around him. As the investigation unfolds, John is forced to confront the harsh realities of living in a world filled with uncertainty and vulnerability. He becomes increasingly fixated on tracking down the thieves, driven by a mix of emotions – anger, frustration, and the desire for justice. John starts to keep a meticulous record of his valuables, meticulously documenting every item in the house, a desperate attempt to ensure that his new life is not threatened by another break-in. The investigation puts a strain on John's relationship with Emily, whose concerns for his safety are constantly at odds with his determination to solve the case himself. Frustrated and worried, Emily starts to feel overwhelmed by the constant reminders of the burglary. The pressure from both the police and Emily weighs heavily on John, threatening to derail the peaceful existence he had begun to build. In a desperate bid to get to the bottom of the mystery, John starts to dig deeper into the neighborhood and its inhabitants. He begins to notice inconsistencies in the stories of the people around him and starts to suspect foul play. This is compounded by his interactions with a quirky and enigmatic neighbor – a former burglar named Ray – who seems to be hiding secrets behind his affable demeanor. As the mystery of the burglary deepens, John finds himself entangled in a web of suspicion, distrust, and deceit. The usually idyllic neighborhood he called home starts to take on a sinister hue, with potential suspects popping up at every turn. With each new lead, John's determination to uncover the truth intensifies, fueling an all-consuming obsession. John's search for truth is fraught with setbacks and near misses, forcing him to question everything, including the people closest to him. His fixation becomes all-consuming, driving a wedge between him and Emily. The once-peaceful home that John inherited starts to feel like a prison, his fixation on the burglary casting a dark shadow over every aspect of his life. Throughout the investigation, John is faced with difficult questions about identity and the nature of his own desires. Was his new home and seemingly perfect life a facade? Is he willing to sacrifice everything to uncover the truth? In a world filled with uncertainty, The Insomniac challenges its protagonist to confront the harsh realities of the human experience – to navigate a complex web of truth, deception, and the blurred lines between security and vulnerability.