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Friday, April 18, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Seventeen

The dogs stopped barking just after 2:00 a.m. That was the first clue that something was wrong. Normally, they'd go off at a raccoon sneezing on the other side of the fence, but now, the silence was almost deafening. Patti sat upright in bed, holding her breath. She didn't even hear the frogs. A... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Sixteen

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: SHAPE IN THE STATIC The image haunted them. Patti had printed it out and pinned it to the corkboard above the desk. Not because it was clear, but because it wasn’t. Every time she looked at it, her mind tried to make sense of the figure. Tried and failed. “ I swear its legs bend... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Fifteen

Later That Night Alex stepped into the backyard with Buster trotting close to his side. The air was cooler tonight, and the nearly full moon hung low over the fence line. He scanned the treetops and shadows below them. The western edge of the property remained a darker mass—its dense growth seemed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Fourteen

CHAPTER TWELVE: THE FOG LIFTS A LITTLE Patti stood in front of the computer, her arms crossed, her brow deeply furrowed as she leaned in, staring at the latest photo from the trail cam. The blur had shape now—a shadow with limbs, maybe. “ Do you see that?” she asked, pointing at the screen without... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 14, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Eleven: A Shape in the Static The fourth morning broke with fog hugging the tree line like a tired secret. Patti poured coffee into a pair of chipped mugs and passed one to Alex, who hadn’t slept much. He rubbed his neck, still in the same T-shirt from the night before, eyes fixed on the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Twelve

CHAPTER TEN: INTO FOCUS The fourth night arrived with little fanfare—just the steady buzz of cicadas and the occasional yap of a neighborhood dog in the distance. Alex had checked the trail cam and the UV camera again earlier that day. Still, there was no actual definition, though something had... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Eleven

Chapter Nine - Something Watches Back By the second night, Alex had mounted a second UV trail cam about six feet higher in the same tree. He wanted different angles, more depth, and redundancy. Whatever they were dealing with, it was smart or instinctive enough to move without making much sound.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 11, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Ten

CHAPTER EIGHT - The Shape Becomes Real The photo almost slipped by them. It was early morning. Patti had brewed coffee and set her tablet on the counter while Alex fed the dogs. It was just part of the new routine: wake up, pour caffeine, and review the night’s photos. Half the time, they were met... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Nine

CHAPTER SEVEN - The Blurred Edge The package arrived on the fourth day. Alex met the delivery driver halfway down the driveway, signature already scrawled on the printout. By the time he got back inside, Patti had cleared the dining room table and laid out batteries, memory cards, and a small... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Eight

CHAPTER SIX - Waiting in the Dark The camera didn’t arrive the next day. Or the day after that. Each morning, Alex checked the tracking number and saw the same thing— delayed. Check back tomorrow. He tried calling customer service, but he gave up after bouncing through four menus and two dropped... Sign in to see full entry.

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