I was awakened by a loud noise coming from downstairs. The sound woke me up completely, and I jumped out of bed. All around me, objects began flying everywhere as I stumbled over to the door and flung it open. I ran as fast as I could towards the stairs, but my feet were slow and clumsy. I tripped several times and crashed into a table or chair. Each time I did, it sent me flying a couple more feet in the air. By the time I finally reached the bottom of the stairs I was breathless and drenched in sweat. I stood panting at the top of the staircase...