I was deep in the throes of a dream when an intense, blinding flash of light intruded, tearing through the night like a sudden, otherworldly beacon. In that exact moment, I snapped awake, heart pounding. My gaze darted out the window just in time to catch the remnants of this eerie spectacle—a brilliant flash lingering no more than half a second before vanishing completely.
The light was stark and unforgiving, casting a harsh glow that seemed almost unnatural against the serene backdrop of Leland, Michigan’s night sky. It left no time for analysis—just a fleeting glimpse that unsettled me deeply, as if something unknown had crossed the threshold between worlds.
This brief yet intense encounter left an indelible impression, inviting questions about what might lurk just beyond our understanding. Was it a trick of the mind, or a real visitor flashing through the darkness? Whatever the truth, this half-second of strange light refused to fade quietly into the quiet Michigan night.