The Insomnia & Sleep Institute of Arizona

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the institute's loading dock with a heavy sigh. The moonless desert sky above seemed unusually quiet—too quiet for such an odd place. As he stepped out, a soft hum came from inside—a rhythmic beeping that sounded like someone counting sheep on fast forward. Curious, he peered through the window and saw rows of sleeping patients, each wearing a tiny earbud playing lullabies. A sign read: 'Testing new sound therapy.' Startled, the driver whispered, ‘I guess they’re testing if you can deliver packages while falling asleep.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the institute’s loading dock with a crate marked ‘Experimental Sleep Aid’. When he opened it, a tiny creature with large eyes and fluffy ears peered back at him curiously. ‘What the—?’ muttered the driver, noticing the creature’s curious gaze. He quickly closed the crate and rushed inside, only to discover that everyone else was fast asleep in their offices. That night, the little critter became an unofficial mascot for the institute, occasionally waking staff members with its cute antics during coffee breaks.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the institute’s loading dock with a crate marked ‘REM Cycle Stimulant’. As he approached the door, an intern exclaimed, ‘Did you bring the new shipment? I’ve been hearing strange noises coming from that lab!’ Just then, a sleepy voice from inside said, 'Finally! Can someone help me carry this into room B?' The intern looked puzzled and asked, 'What is it?' With a yawn, another voice replied, 'Oh, just our latest experiment—a crate full of caffeinated teddy bears!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the institute’s loading dock with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. As he approached the entrance, an eerie humming sound filled the air, causing him to glance around nervously. Finally, a gruff voice from inside growled, 'What the heck are you doing here?' The delivery guy stammered out his explanation, and after a moment's hesitation, heard a sleepy sigh. 'Just leave it,' came another voice, followed by the sound of someone rolling over in bed. The next morning, everyone at the institute complained about a strange smell coming from the storage room.