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Jake's journey leads him through eerily empty streets, evoking a sense of dread as he gradually uncovers the horrific aftermath of a mysterious epidemic. He comes across the lifeless body of a woman under a bench, an encounter that solidifies his growing unease. Misery takes a turn for the worse when he returns home to find his family, including parents and siblings, unresponsive, victims of the same unknown malady that is now sweeping across the world.
Gripped by despair and questioning his sanity, Jake is unsure if his experiences are real or fabrications conjured by his drug use. His fears are briefly alleviated when he meets Sam, a young boy who informs him about the epidemic causing people to die in their sleep. Sam urges Jake to stay awake, implying that their survival depends on it.