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My Night Of Terror

There’s a lot of strange things going on in our world and our governments keep many of these sinister goings on under wraps.
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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”.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 6/21/2025 10:46:00 AM

Pretty terrifying - is this episode one - hope so. The ending is where it starts to get really exciting. Hope your slideshow goes well. The family were right in choosing you to do the slideshow, I'm sure it will be great. blessings Jennifer.
Date: 6/11/2025 7:46:00 AM

Did you disappear after you wrote this…lol! Watch out for those unnerving shadows in the tree line!
Date: 6/3/2025 4:26:00 PM

A scary night of terror Tom, one never knows what’s going on when it’s dark… Beryl
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
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 :)
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
Date: 5/22/2025 4:41:00 AM

Great storytelling as usual Tom! I loved it! I hope you've been well! Happy Thursday!
Date: 5/13/2025 3:33:00 PM

Ominous undertones, 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
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!
Date: 5/9/2025 1:27:00 AM

- Hi Tom, back with a congrats on your winning poem :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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!
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 .
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.
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
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.
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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