The Night Guest By Hildur Knutsdottir

Hildur Kntsdttir's The Night Guest is a chilling and mysterious tale set in modern-day Reykjavk that explores the unsettling experience of Iunn, a woman plagued by unexplained exhaustion. Despite countless visits to doctors and endless tests, no one can find the cause of her debilitating fatigue. Her friends and family, echoing the medical professionals, suggest the usual remedies: better diet, more exercise, and a consistent sleep routine. Desperate for relief, Iunn tries everything from vitamins to sleeping pills, but nothing seems to help.

One night, after falling asleep with her step-counting watch on, Iunn wakes up to a shocking discovery—she has somehow walked over 40,000 steps in her sleep. This bizarre event marks the beginning of a terrifying descent into the unknown. As the nights go by, she wakes up with increasingly disturbing injuries, yet no one believes her when she tries to explain what’s happening. The more she struggles to uncover the truth, the more isolated she becomes, trapped in a reality where the line between sleep and wakefulness blurs, and the horrors of the night invade her waking life.

Kntsdttir crafts an eerie atmosphere that lingers long after the last page, keeping readers on edge as Iunn's life unravels in ways she never imagined. The Night Guest is a haunting exploration of the fears that lurk in the dark and the desperation of a woman searching for answers in a world that refuses to listen. 📚❤️