Shadows Over The Ridge: Decoding The Late Night Aerial Anomalies

Lately, my nights have been filled with more than just the sounds of the wilderness. For the past week, I've noticed an increase in aerial activity around The Ridge—a place where the sky usually holds nothing but stars. It's not just the quantity but the nature of these occurrences that has piqued my interest. Unmarked helicopters, drones, or something else? The patterns are emerging, and they're anything but ordinary.

Initial Observation: It started last Tuesday, around 23:17. A low hum, different from The Hum we've discussed, was accompanied by flashes in the night sky—bright, white, and rapid. Not lightning, but something man-made, I speculated. The first night, I chalked it up to a fluke, but then it happened again, and again. Every night, like clockwork, the performance repeats. Another entry for the log.

Evidence Gathering: Armed with my binoculars and notebooks, I staked out The Ridge. I wasn't alone; the night hikers were there too, their flashlights occasionally making them visible. But they seemed as perplexed as I was. From my vantage point, I could see the aerial vehicles—too fast for civilian tech, too silent for conventional military. I noted their flight patterns, always north to south, and always between 23:10 and 23:45.

Pattern Analysis: Reviewing my logs, a pattern crystallized. The activity peaked on nights with minimal moonlight, suggesting a preference for darkness, possibly for cover. The coordinates always align, mysteriously, with Mile Marker 17 on Highway 64—a location already dense with anomalies. The numbers don't lie, but they don't always tell the whole truth either.

Preliminary Conclusions: This isn't mere surveillance. The precision of these operations suggests a specific, undisclosed interest in the area. Could it be related to the Dead Zones that have plagued our electronics? Or is there something on The Ridge that requires such regular, nocturnal attention? The connection to Mile Marker 17 is undeniable, inviting deeper scrutiny.

Questions for the Community:

- Have any of you observed similar patterns in your area, or know of any technology that matches this behavior?

- What could be the interest in The Ridge, especially in connection with the anomalies at Mile Marker 17?

Stay vigilant. Document everything. The signal-to-noise ratio is getting worse, but our resolve only strengthens. Together, we can peel back the layers of these mysteries, one observation at a time.