**BREAKING: Panic Sets In As Mysterious Light Engulfs East Coast, Nation Horrified By Possibility Of Alien Invasion**
In a bizarre incident that has left scientists baffled and the general public FREAKING OUT, a strange, glowing light enveloped the entire East Coast of the United States last night, sparking widespread speculation about UFOs, alien invasions, and the imminent end of the world as we know it.
Eyewitnesses described the phenomenon as a brilliant, pulsating orb that seemed to hover above the horizon, bathing major cities from New York to Miami in an otherworldly glow.
“I was making toast in my kitchen when suddenly, my whole apartment was illuminated by this…this…THING,” said Jane Doe, a 32-year-old marketing manager from Manhattan. “I thought it was the apocalypse, I swear. I grabbed my emergency kit and prepared for the worst.”
As the light, which was reportedly visible from as far south as Charleston, South Carolina, and as far north as Boston, Massachusetts, many residents took to social media to share their experiences and theories.
“I was driving home from work when my car was suddenly lifted off the ground and I was surrounded by little green men,” tweeted @UFOhunter88. “I’m not even kidding, guys. This is real.”
Others claimed to have seen strange, glowing creatures roaming the streets, while some even reported encountering aliens who were “totally stoked” to be visiting Earth.
“I was out for a walk when I saw this…this…being,” said John Smith, a 45-year-old accountant from Philadelphia. “It had giant, almond-shaped eyes and was wearing a fanny pack. I think it was here for the music festival.”
Despite the chaos and confusion, officials were quick to downplay the situation, assuring the public that the mysterious light was likely just a “one-in-a-million anomaly” caused by a freak combination of atmospheric conditions and a wonky power grid.
“We’re not ruling out the possibility of extraterrestrial life, but at this point, we just don’t have enough evidence to confirm anything,” said a spokesperson for NASA. “However, we do recommend that everyone remain calm and carry on with their daily lives – unless, of course, they’re being probed by aliens, in which case, please follow standard protocol and try to get a selfie.”
As the investigation continues, residents of the East Coast remain on high alert, stockpiling snacks, building bunkers, and practicing their best “in case of alien invasion” faces.
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