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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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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Seven

CHAPTER FIVE: THE SOUND IN THE TREES “ And say what, exactly?” Patti asked again, her voice sharper now, her nerves a bit frayed. Alex didn’t answer right away. He sat at the edge of the bed, one sock half on, staring at the worn patch of carpet beneath his feet as if it might hold the answer. A... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 7, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Six

Chapter Five: Scratches in the Wire Morning came slow, gray and sticky. Patti hadn’t slept for more than an hour. Alex, groggy but less rattled, shuffled into the kitchen to start the coffee while Patti stood barefoot by the sliding glass door, staring into the backyard. Something felt wrong. Buster... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Five

Chapter Four: Something in the Dark It started with the dogs. Not all at once—no barking or frantic scratching at the door. Just a quiet, strange tension. The kind you don’t notice until you stop doing whatever you’re doing and realize the room feels … different. Patti noticed it first. Buster... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Beyond the Fence - Chapter Four

CHAPTER T hree: THE BRUSH WHISPERS The next morning, Patti stood at the kitchen sink, drying her hands as she stared out the window above it. The western fence line was bathed in golden light, and for a moment, it looked peaceful. The kind of peace that dared you to second-guess everything you’d... Sign in to see full entry.

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