Hypnos

"Hypnos" is a chilling short story by H. P. Lovecraft that follows an unnamed narrator living in England, who narrates his fears surrounding sleep and the dangerous knowledge it may hold. The story recounts a mysterious encounter at a railway station with a stranger whose luminous eyes reveal profound secrets, leaving a lasting impression on the narrator. Through this first-person account, the tale explores themes of perception, the subconscious, and the unsettling unknown.