[ WP ] The world has been in a secret nuclear war for decades . Almost every month , a nuke is fired , only to be shot down by an intercepting missile . Only a select few know about this . You are now one of them .

**December 31, 2014** 
 
 There always seemed to be a booming echo originating not far from my house. It sounds like it comes from the mountains bordering the nearby ocean but because of the echo, I've never been able to pinpoint what the sound was. One day, I was off from work and I wanted to tinker around in my workshop but I had no inspiration for a project, at least, until I heard that booming echo again. It had been weeks since I last heard it but there it was again. 
 
 I knew now what I wanted to make, and started thinking how make it. I created 3 stands and attached a parabolic microphone to each one. Once they were done, I went across town and set them up somewhere concealed and pointed them towards the mountains. I was n't hoping to pinpoint an exact location but with this I could attempt to calculate a smaller radius. 
 
 **January 10, 2015** 
 
 It's been around a week since I set up the parabolic microphones and today I heard the sound again. I will recover the microphones and analyze the data tomorrow. I'm taking my journal along to record everything that happens. 
 
 **January 13, 2015** 
 
 Let me just preface this journal entry by saying this was a stupid idea. I never should have set out to find the source of the sound. After gathering the data from the microphones, it turned out the source was somewhere 13 miles away and I got in my car and drove there. Initially, I could n't find anything capable of producing such a loud noise, but then I heard it again and the noise left my ears ringing for minutes. I saw the explosion and I just ran toward it. After running for about 15 minutes, I stumbled upon a small concrete building, with a large gun on top. After seeing that, I just remember waking up in a dark room with large lights pointed at me. 
 
 `` Hello Alex.'' said a strange voice. `` I do n't get visitors as often as I'd like. It gets depressing working so isolated. What are you doing here?'' 
 
 `` Where am I?'' 
 
 `` I'm the one asking the questions. What are you doing here?'' 
 
 He screamed this time, pausing after every word as if to add emphasis. There's no point in making this situation worse. I'm tied up and I do n't think I getting out of here easily. 
 
 `` The explosions that come from here, that's what I'm doing here.'' 
 
 `` Well Alex, you've stumbled unto a well kept secret. We chose this island because our intel suggested locals were n't so nosy. I guess that intel was wrong. Since you're already here, I might as well tell you. I've been here for 5 years, making sure this island and the rest of the world stays safe from the war.'' 
 
 `` War?'' This is getting weird. I do n't like the way he's talking. It's almost as if I'm not getting out of here alive. 
 
 `` There's been a secret nuclear war going on ever since the Cold War. It never ended. There's hundred of bases scattered throught the country with the sole mission to shoot down all missiles before they hit land. I'm in charge of this base and now, you will help me.'' 
 
 `` What? You ca n't keep me here. You ca n't force me to fight your war!'' 
 
 `` I can, and I will. Get comfortable Alex, this is your new home.'' 
 
 After the conversation ended, the man introduced him self as Jack and let me loose. He made it very clear that to attempt leave this base was to get shot immediately. I had no choice but to comply. 
 
 **July 21, 2032** 
 
 I ca n't believe I stumbled upon this journal. It's been so long I've forgotten how much time has passed. This is the story of the unknown heroes, defending this country from war. I have n't left the base since the moment I was dragged in here by Jack. It's very depressing but at least there has n't been a missile for 3 years. We're waiting on word from the administration regarding the status of the war. We do n't want to leave until we're sure it's okay to leave. We still have food for a few more months. They would n't forget us, would they? 
 
 **August 3, 2032** 
 
 This is it. The food ended a month and a half ago. We tried to leave but the door was shut. After further inspection, it has been quatum locked. That explains the cold and power outages. I do n't think we're getting out of here. If anyone finds this, find out what happened. Find out why we we're forgotten after all we did. Do n't let this fate happen to another. I'm getting weaker and every second it's harder for me to write. Goodb— 
 
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 I tried to keep the story neutral by not mentioning specific countries or locations. Use your imagination! 
 
 This was my first writing prompt in this subreddit and the first time I share something I write with anybody. Do you have any feedback for me?
