I Work Fixing Cell Towers. This Is Why I Quit.

Lighthouse Horror・2 minutes read

A cell tower technician narrowly escapes a mysterious creature while BASE jumping, injuring themselves but ultimately surviving and reflecting on the traumatic experience. They consider getting a dog for protection as they receive a job offer they are hesitant to accept after the harrowing encounter.

Insights

  • The narrator, a cell tower technician, encounters a mysterious, non-human figure with unsettling features while working on a tower, leading to a harrowing escape.
  • Following a traumatic encounter with a bizarre creature during a BASE jump, the protagonist reflects on their safety, contemplates getting a dog for protection, and faces a difficult decision regarding a job offer, highlighting the lasting impact of the experience on their life choices.

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Recent questions

  • What is BASE jumping?

    BASE jumping is an extreme sport where participants jump from fixed objects, such as buildings, bridges, or towers, using a parachute to break their fall.

  • What is a cell tower technician?

    A cell tower technician is a professional responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing cell towers and telecommunication equipment to ensure proper functioning of wireless networks.

  • What is an aircraft warning light?

    An aircraft warning light is a light installed on tall structures, such as towers or buildings, to alert aircraft of their presence and prevent collisions, especially during low visibility conditions.

  • What is a trapdoor?

    A trapdoor is a hinged or sliding door in a floor or ceiling that provides access to a space below or above, often used for security or concealment purposes.

  • What is a ripcord in skydiving?

    A ripcord is a mechanism used in skydiving to deploy the parachute by pulling a handle or cord, releasing the parachute from its container and allowing it to inflate and slow down the descent of the skydiver.

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Summary

00:00

Tower Climber's Encounter with Mysterious Creature

  • The narrator works as a cell tower technician, often engaging in BASE jumping from secluded towers.
  • Sent to a job site far from town, the narrator climbs a 400-foot tower to replace an aircraft warning light.
  • While climbing, the narrator notices a mysterious, non-human figure climbing the tower behind him.
  • The figure, with long arms and pale eyes, unnerves the narrator, who rushes to the tower's top.
  • At the top, the narrator finds the trapdoor locked, but manages to break the padlock and enter the platform.
  • The figure below the narrator reveals a mouth within a mouth, prompting the narrator to jump off the tower.
  • Despite the creature reaching for the narrator, he successfully deploys his parachute and lands safely.
  • The narrator, disoriented by the fog, jumps blindly into the unknown, escaping the creature.
  • The narrator, in a silent fall, pulls the ripcord and successfully lands, relieved to see no sign of the creature.
  • The narrator, shaken by the encounter, reflects on the surreal experience of narrowly escaping the mysterious being.

14:40

Parachute mishap leads to dangerous escape

  • The protagonist parachutes into a dangerous area, getting caught in trees and injuring themselves on a fence with razor wire. They manage to free themselves, leave their gear behind, and escape in a jeep, narrowly avoiding a predatory creature flying overhead.
  • Despite injuries, the protagonist drives home on autopilot, eventually ending up in the ER for treatment. They reflect on the traumatic experience, feeling unsafe and considering getting a dog for protection, while also receiving a job offer they are hesitant to accept.
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