A Routine Cleaning Turned Mysterious

It started as an ordinary cleaning day — one of those satisfying moments when you decide to strip the bed, air out the room, and freshen up your space. But what I found beneath my mattress changed the mood instantly.

In the corner, there was a strange little pile of tiny black grains — smooth, perfectly shaped, and oddly out of place. They glimmered faintly under the light, looking both shiny and dull at the same time. My pulse quickened. Were they insect eggs? Mold? Something toxic? The thought alone made my skin crawl.

Trying to stay calm, I picked up a few of the grains on a sheet of paper. They were firm and dry, not soft or crumbly like I’d feared. I took a few photos and turned to the internet for answers, scrolling through endless home-care forums. Every guess — from fungus to dust residue — only deepened the mystery. What on earth was hiding inside my mattress?

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