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.
