Summary: Epilogue

EXT. FOGBANK - ALMOST DAWN

Epilogue

Setting

• A foggy, nighttime ocean scene with limited visibility

• The protagonist glides along the waterline

Narrative Style

• Second-person perspective

• Blends elements of video game mechanics with surreal, descriptive prose

Key Events

• Initial Exploration

  • The protagonist gains the ability to look around and move

  • A recording about bird songs plays, setting an eerie tone

• Encounter with Dead Birds

  • Various dead birds appear in the water, including a pigeon and a peacock

  • The fog is described as a "dead bird spawner"

• Live Duck Encounter

  • A live duck appears, then flees after the splash of a diving bird startles it

  • The protagonist reflects on their lack of ornithological knowledge

• The Tiniest Island

  • A shattered house appears, surrounded by countless birds

  • The house is described as a "McMansion" with advanced technology integrated into its structure

• Bird Chaos

  • Thousands of birds, both alive and dead, cover every surface

  • The protagonist navigates through this chaotic scene

• Departure and Reflection

  • The protagonist leaves the house, moving back into open water

  • They witness a bird fall from the sky and contemplate the experience

Ending

• The protagonist moves away from the bird-filled area

• The experience fades into a gray fog, leaving a lasting impression likened to tinnitus