A Valley of Shadows

Hold onto your hats, folks, because tonight we're headed to the San Luis Valley in Colorado, where the whispers are as cold as the mountain wind and the truth is about as pretty as a dead calf in springtime. Mutilated cattle, cryptic symbols, and a whole lot of "what the heck is going on?" - this is one wild ride you won't want to miss!We meet Jax, a former military cryptographer who thought he could escape his demons by hiding out on his family ranch. Turns out, trading intel bunkers for a good old-fashioned alien invasion wasn't exactly the escape he had in mind.Then there's Karen, the astrophysicist who's a little too obsessed with the cosmos for most people's liking. She's convinced the valley is a cosmic hotspot and, let's be honest, after hearing this story, you might just believe her too.And of course, no good alien story is complete without a grizzled sheriff trying to make sense of it all. Enter Sheriff Walker, a man who's seen enough weird stuff in the San Luis Valley to last a lifetime. But even he's got to admit, these mutilated cows and cryptic symbols are something else entirely.Together, this unlikely trio stumbles upon a hidden cave, covered in even more cryptic symbols. Turns out, they're not just random scribbles - they're a whole language, a message from an ancient civilization that used the valley as their own personal science experiment.And guess what? The experiment is back online! These ancient aliens are back to reclaim their lab and they're not too concerned about collateral damage.Jax, Karen, and Sheriff Walker rally the townsfolk, transforming this sleepy valley into a battleground for the fate of humanity! Ranchers become warriors, shopkeepers become sharpshooters, and even old Pete with his rusty shotgun gets in on the action.Will they survive the night? Will humanity prevail? Or will the San Luis Valley become the latest addition to the cosmic graveyard? Tune in to find out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truealiens.substack.com/subscribe