Silent Shadows and Static Screens: The Dead Zone Expands

Every now and then, I stumble upon an anomaly that refuses to be ignored—this time, it's the expansion of what I've dubbed the Dead Zone, an area where electronics falter and signals fade into nothingness. It's not just devices that glitch; the very air seems to thin, carrying away the faintest whispers of radio waves, leaving behind a silence as deep as space itself.

Initial Observation: It began with the hum—or, more accurately, the absence of it. The Hum, a persistent low-frequency sound reported by locals, including myself, has been a background fixture of our auditory landscape for as long as I can remember. But on December 4th, 2026, at precisely 03:17, it vanished. My equipment, usually abuzz with activity, fell silent. The night was unnaturally still.

Evidence Gathering: Armed with my trusty field notebook and an array of detection equipment, I ventured into the heart of the silence. The usual hotspots for electronic failure seemed to have expanded, engulfing new areas previously unaffected. GPS devices spun aimlessly, compasses lost their bearings, and even my digital watch reset itself to 00:00 repeatedly. At precisely Mile Marker 17—there's that number again—the effects intensified.

Pattern Analysis: Reviewing my logs, a chilling pattern emerged. The expansion of the Dead Zone coincided with recent sightings of unidentified Night Hikers, their flashlights visible along the ridge line, moving in what seemed like purposeful patterns. Could there be a connection between their presence and the fluctuations in the Dead Zone?

Preliminary Conclusions: The data suggests a correlation between the expansion of the Dead Zone and increased activity within it. This isn't random; it's a calculated change, disturbing the delicate balance of our local electromagnetic environment. What forces are at play here, and to what end?

As we stand on the brink of understanding, I urge you to document everything. Keep your eyes open for unusual patterns of behavior, both human and electronic.

Could the expansion of the Dead Zone be a harbinger of something more sinister? And what might be the purpose behind the Night Hikers' mysterious maneuvers?

Stay vigilant.

*Coincidence has a pattern if you look long enough.*