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Written On May 6th 2025.For Write Fifteen Beautiful Lines Poetry Contest - Sponsored By Constance La France.

 

There’s a lot of strange things going on in our world and our governments keep many of these sinister goings on under wraps. Quote by poet. At the edge of our town was a heavily guarded building, and was rumoured that it was an offshoot of area 51, You could easily drive past it because it was surrounded by tall poplar trees. Old wives's tales I thought until one hot June night last year. I was driving home after visiting a friend and it had just turned midnight then my car spluttered to a halt," Damn" I said, I was out of gas, it was all I needed. I got out of the car and started walking, there was a full moon, so it was bright and it was about a half hour walk home; I heard a noise and to my right was a tall dark humanoid creature moving by the tree-line . Then above I noticed a greenish white vapour trail. I quickened my pace then heard gunfire and heard what sounded like an air raid siren, I was seized with terror and started running as fast as I could. In the distance I saw lights coming towards me. Three big army trucks passed me, heading for the building I thought, I reached town and headed for the police station to report what I'd seen. Sergeant Smith whom I knew was on duty, I started to tell him my story." Stop right there” he said, "If I log this, it won’t end well believe me”.

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Date: 5/29/2025 6:31:00 AM
Dear Tom, I just had a brush with the uncanny, every shadow edged with secrecy. I felt the chill of that empty road, the adrenaline of running from what can’t be named, the hush of truths left unspoken. Your lines conjure that liminal space between rumor and reality, where fear and wonder collide. I got a glimpse of your night of mysteries, where even silence has its own code. Well Written! Spring Blessings, My Dear Tom, Daniel
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Date: 5/27/2025 11:56:00 PM
Nice tale - I was actually was here as was thinking it's been a while since I've noticed you on the site. Glad all is well, good luck with the slideshow :)
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/28/2025 5:09:00 AM
Thank you very much Dilly, I'm about two thirds of the way through then sort out music to add to it. I'll be glad when it's done, it takes over your life. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/23/2025 3:25:00 AM
Dear Tom, I was wondering if you'd gone on holiday , but saw your comment below. You're busy. Hey, this was a cool read—laid-back but suspenseful with just the right touch of mystery. It has that classic small-town X-Files vibe, and the ending with the sergeant shutting it down? Perfectly eerie. Makes you wonder how many stories like this never make it past the station door. Love and hugs to you and the family...Hugs
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Date: 5/24/2025 1:01:00 PM
Thank you very much Maria, There's an awful lot going on that we never get to hear about. It was Stephen King's the mist that inspired me. I'm up to my neck in photos at the minute, getting there slowly. Hope you and your family keeping well too. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Date: 5/22/2025 4:41:00 AM
Great storytelling as usual Tom! I loved it! I hope you've been well! Happy Thursday!
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Date: 5/22/2025 7:47:00 AM
Thank you very much Mike, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I'm taking a break from soup as I'm working on a slideshow for a forthcoming family reunion but only dropping in to answer any comments etc. Got hundreds of photos to deal with and it's taking longer than I thought. All well with me and I hope you are too. I'll be back. Tom
Date: 5/13/2025 3:33:00 PM
Ominous undertones, Tom.!!!
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Date: 5/14/2025 10:39:00 AM
Thank you very much Joe, our world is a mysterious place for sure, a lot of things going on that we never get to hear about. Tom
Date: 5/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
A captivating write Tom which l thoroughly enjoyed. You are definitely the best Teller Of Tales!! Debx
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Date: 5/10/2025 10:33:00 PM
Thank you very much Deb, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're ok Tom
Date: 5/9/2025 10:56:00 PM
Wow, this gave me shivers up my spine Tom, I can see why this won a contest! Congratulations!
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Date: 5/10/2025 10:32:00 PM
Thank you very much BJ, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. It was the mist that inspired it, I love that kind of stuff. Hope you're keeping well m Tom
Date: 5/9/2025 1:27:00 AM
- Hi Tom, back with a congrats on your winning poem :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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Date: 5/9/2025 8:11:00 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Anne Lise, and I hope you do too. Tom
Date: 5/7/2025 4:45:00 PM
Tom, great story. I particularly like the end where Sergeant Smith says to drop the matter. There's a lot of "look the other way" in government service (and in other parts of life) since people often just don't want to do the work. Love the imagination you can use to tell a story!! Smiles!
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Date: 5/7/2025 9:41:00 PM
Thank you very much Duke I'm happy you enjoyed it. The movie 'the mist' inspired this one. Had he logged it, he would have been moved and men in dark suits paying visits, there's a lot governments want to keep hidden.. Tom
Date: 5/7/2025 1:24:00 PM
Fascinating, Tom! A quote for you, There are conpiracy theories, but there are no coincidenes, Tom Dongo, I suggest you read some of his work. He lives in Arizona and creatures and folk UFO are very frequent. He writes a lot about that and he’s not a novelist. I think there are more frightening things happening every day and people look the other way.. they labeled that politics when actual people are dying left and right. I still like the story sounds like a real event. Thank you Pangie .
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Date: 5/8/2025 11:29:00 PM
Word wilde reports about them ,that they are appearing in the desert at night in Arizona! I don’t believe you believe in the area 21 or whatever. iIf you ever come to the USA, you can spend the night and stay overnight in the desert and go crazy meeting them? Conspiracy thories are not realBUT there are no coincidences! Enjoy the reading.pR
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Date: 5/7/2025 9:37:00 PM
Thank you very much Pangie, I love stories like that, the great unknown, I must look him up. Theres a lot going on that we're never told about. Tom
Date: 5/7/2025 2:04:00 AM
Good luck with the contest which is closed now. Your technique in writing stories is incredible. You keep ua alert to the end. So many things need explanations but all are afraid.
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Date: 5/7/2025 2:07:00 AM
Thank you very much Victor, glad you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/6/2025 10:03:00 PM
Dear Tom, You are such a brilliant storyteller really! Youv written this in such an engaging and intriguing manner keeping the suspense alive and flowing in such a descriptive and seamless manner. I really agree also with the quote , this is the situation in so many places including here. Its sad but true! Makes me also want to know more as i read the ending! An excellent write! Pleasure reading your poetic storytelling! Best wishes! Sending you light always
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Date: 5/6/2025 10:16:00 PM
Thank you very much IE, I'm happy you enjoyed the story. It was Stephen King's the mist that inspired it. That movie still gives me the creeps lol. I think many governments have these places, God only knows what goes on in there. Tom
Date: 5/6/2025 6:45:00 AM
There's been an enormous number of reports of ufo sightings. It's an ongoing debate that should be exposed. Hidden from the world are many things that 'authorities' feel would cause a panic. What's worse than the state of the world as it is now? IF there are other inhabited worlds, capable of doing us harm they would've made their presence known that could not be denied. Theory: we have nothing they want except maybe as entertainment as to how ignorant some can be.
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Date: 5/6/2025 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Lin, I had the idea last night and woke up at 0400, dead mans hour. There's a lot that's kept hidden for sure, if I was an alien and saw how we're all killing each other and saw some world leaders I think I'd be phoning home lol. Tom
Date: 5/6/2025 1:12:00 AM
- The world is ruled by secrets ... the seriousness and uncertainty surrounding it is terrifying ... a topic "no one talks about" ... best wishes in the contest, Tom :) - hugs
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Date: 5/6/2025 2:30:00 AM
Thank you Anne Lise, there’s a lot going on that we are never told about, lots of things shrouded in secrecy. Enjoy your day ahead. Tom

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