Something in the Dirt

Levi wakes up in a cramped and disorganized apartment, disoriented and confused about his situation. As he evaluates his surroundings, he realizes he is alone and must figure out how he got there.

Levi has a conversation with his neighbor John, which leads to them establishing their names and some basic background information. John is depicted as a part-time math teacher with interests in the unusual, particularly related to apocalyptic themes.

Together, Levi and John notice strange occurrences concerning certain quartz objects in the apartment. These objects begin exhibiting floating and glowing properties, sparking their curiosity and leading them to investigate further.

Intrigued by the supernatural phenomenon, Levi and John decide to document their experiences. They begin to capture their findings through recordings and notes, eager to uncover the mystery behind the strange occurrences.

Levi and John embark on a journey across Los Angeles to gather more clues related to the supernatural events. Their quest leads them to bizarre locations, with each stop unveiling new mysteries and coincidences.

As they delve deeper into their investigation, unexpected dangers begin to emerge. Levi grows increasingly worried for their safety, prompting him to urge John to reconsider their pursuit of the truth.

Despite Levi’s concerns, John becomes more consumed by the investigation. His focus shifts dangerously towards theories he believes in, even as he begins to dismiss Levi's apprehensions and insights.

John's relentless drive to uncover the truth starts to reveal darker aspects of his personality. He showcases increasingly troubling behaviors, including signs of sociopathy and fast-paced shifting of his theories.

Tensions rise between Levi and John, culminating in a heated argument where their differing views on the investigation clash dramatically. Their relationship strains as both struggle to maintain their perspectives amidst the chaos.

That night, John finds himself in a surreal predicament, waking up to float above his bed. In this strange encounter, he notices Levi suspended high in the sky, igniting further questions about their experiences.

In a series of documentary-style interviews, John reveals the tragic news about Levi’s fate. Levi’s body is discovered near a house they had investigated, grotesquely malformed and surrounded by eerie totems.

Alongside Levi's body, a mysterious manuscript is found, but it remains unreadable due to its bizarre condition. This discovery only adds to the eerie atmosphere of the events surrounding their investigation.

During the interviews, John cryptically reveals that his calculations regarding the supernatural occurrences were flawed. Choosing to withhold further details, he remains fixated on completing their documentary despite the turmoil.