Introduction Welcome to your new job — the overnight security guard at Blackridge Tunnel Station, a once-busy underground line sealed off from the public since 1993. On paper, it’s an easy night-shift position: monitor the cameras, ensure no one enters, and report any disturbances. But as every guard before you discovered, the tunnel never truly sleeps. This isn’t just another night security job — it’s a test of silence, sanity, and survival. The History of Blackridge Tunnel Station Blackridge Tunnel Station was shut down thirty years ago after a train derailed deep beneath the mountain, claiming dozens of lives. Since then, locals have whispered about flickering lights in the tunnels, phantom train horns, and voices echoing long after midnight. The company reopened the control office for routine monitoring in 2024, hoping to document structural stability.You are the fifth person hired since then. The previous guards? They didn’t last long. Still, the job listing promised high pay, minimal effort, and full night-shift benefits — exactly what a restless job seeker would want. But hidden within your employment contract were a few unusual rules — rules you were told never to break. Rule 1: Check Every Camera Feed at 10:00 PM Every night, your shift begins with a routine sweep of all camera feeds. You’ll notice Camera 3 facing the main tunnel, Camera 7 near the old platform, and Camera 12 inside the sealed maintenance corridor. Sometimes, you’ll see lights — faint beams moving deeper inside the tunnel.Don’t panic. Don’t report it.The manual clearly states: “If you see train lights, ignore them — no trains have run here for 30 years.” This is your first test as a guard — not to question what you see. Curiosity is what drives people to open doors better left closed. Rule 2: At 11:11 PM, Do Not Wave Back As the clock ticks past 11:00, the control room becomes colder. Camera 7 may flicker. Occasionally, a woman appears at the far end of the platform, waving gently toward the lens.She looks harmless — pale, distant, almost lonely.But every previous guard who waved back was never seen again. The logs describe what follows: static, whispers through the speakers, and the faint sound of footsteps behind the desk.Remember — your job is not to interact.Your job is to observe. Rule 3: Power Flickers Are Not Malfunctions Around midnight, the lights may dim or the feed may glitch. This is expected.If it happens, count to ten and close your eyes.When you open them, the system resets — and the footage continues as if nothing happened. The one time a guard didn’t follow this rule, they claimed to see something standing directly behind them in the reflection of the monitors. The camera recordings after that were corrupted beyond recovery. So, whatever you do, never try to fix the flicker. Just wait. Rule 4: Footsteps After 1:00 AM At 1:00 AM, you’ll hear footsteps echoing through the hallway behind your office.Don’t move. Don’t turn around.They can’t hurt you if you stay still. Every night guard hears them — slow, deliberate steps pacing back and forth. Some say it’s the last engineer who worked there, still checking the power lines. Others believe it’s something that doesn’t belong to this world at all. Your task: keep your eyes on the monitors. The cameras are your only lifeline. Rule 5: The Intercom at 3:03 AM This is the most important rule.At exactly 3:03 AM, the intercom may buzz. You’ll hear your own voice speaking through it, whispering your name. It will sound calm, maybe even friendly. It might tell you to come outside, to check a noise, or to look behind Camera 12.Do not respond.Do not speak.Do not breathe too loudly. Because once you talk back — it knows you can hear it.And that’s when the real night shift begins. The Hidden Truth Behind the Job You might wonder why anyone would take this position. The pay is excellent, the benefits unmatched, and the ad keeps reappearing every few months.But here’s the truth — the company isn’t hiring guards to protect the tunnel.They’re hiring watchers.Each guard acts as a monitor, recording what happens when the barrier between the living and the dead thins at night. The tunnel is a bridge — a place where time folds in on itself.Sometimes, the cameras show people waiting for trains that never come. Sometimes, they show versions of you sitting at the desk, doing the same job from a different year. A Typical Night on the Job You settle into your chair with a thermos of coffee and the dull hum of old electronics around you. The station feels like it’s holding its breath.10:00 PM — the camera sweep begins.11:11 PM — the woman waves again.Midnight — the power flickers, and you close your eyes.1:00 AM — footsteps echo behind you, softer tonight.3:03 AM — the intercom buzzes. Your voice whispers, “You’re doing great… turn around.” You don’t respond. You just stare at the monitors until sunrise, when the tunnel finally exhales and the lights stabilize. The morning guard will arrive, pretending everything is normal. They’ll never ask how your night went — and you’ll never tell them. Why the Job Still Exists Every few months, the management posts the same job listing online: “Overnight Security Guard Needed – Easy Work, High Pay, Quiet Location.” It attracts desperate job seekers, night owls, and thrill-seekers looking for adventure.They don’t realize the job itself is part of an experiment — an unending loop to record human reaction to the unknown. Those who follow the rules survive.Those who break them become part of the feed. What Makes This “Job” Unique While most night-shift jobs are about discipline and patience, this one demands obedience to fear. The environment teaches you something rare — how to stay calm in the face of the impossible. The eerie silence, the hum of old wires, the sensation of being watched — they condition your instincts. Many guards say after working here, no ordinary night shift ever feels the same again. Final Rule: Never Quit Mid-Shift There’s no official sixth rule in your manual, but every survivor knows it: “Never quit mid-shift.”No matter how loud the footsteps get, no matter what you hear through the intercom, stay until dawn. Leaving early means walking out before the tunnel decides you can.And those who leave early? The cameras keep showing them — still sitting at the desk, years after their resignation. Conclusion The Overnight Security Guard at Blackridge Tunnel Station isn’t your average job — it’s a haunting blend of mystery, isolation, and endurance. It tests your discipline and forces you to confront what hides in the dark. So, if you ever come across that job posting online, remember this article. The pay may be tempting, but every shift demands silence, courage, and faith in the rules.Because in Blackridge Tunnel, you’re not just watching the cameras.Something else is watching you.