September 12th marks the anniversary of one of the most legendary and mysterious encounters in American cryptid history—the night the Flatwoods Monster was first seen. Known as one of West Virginia’s most iconic cryptid stories, the event sparked decades of speculation, fear, and fascination. While many people are familiar with the original encounter, there are…
Snallygaster Maryland cryptid: It was a cold February morning in 1909 when Charles Main, a local man living just outside Middletown, Maryland, burst into the Valley Register office in a panic. His face pale and hands trembling, he demanded to speak to the editor. “I saw it—by God, I saw it!” Main stammered. “A beast……
Heading northwest from Prince George’s County, we arrive in the wooded hills of Carroll County home to one of Maryland’s lesser-known but equally mysterious cryptids: the Sykesville Monster. While the Goatman has long held a place in Maryland folklore, the Sykesville Monster is a more recent addition to the state’s collection of strange creatures. Reports…
One of Maryland’s most famous cryptids is the Goatman, a terrifying half-man, half-goat creature said to roam the woods near Bowie, in Prince George’s County. According to local legend, this axe-wielding monster jumps out of the forest to scare, chase, and sometimes even attack people. Descriptions vary a bit, but most agree the Goatman walks…
Deep in the misty foothills of Ohio’s Appalachian region, where the Little Miami River snakes through the quiet town of Loveland, something strange lurks in the shadows. It’s not a fish, not a man, but something in between—a 4-foot-tall, frog-like humanoid with slimy skin, bulging eyes, and, in one chilling account, a sparking wand. They…
According to folklore, Orange Eyes is a massive, humanoid creature standing between 10 and 12 feet tall. Witnesses describe it as having bright, glowing orange eyes and a body covered in dark, shaggy hair—similar to Bigfoot. The creature is said to roam the woods near Milan, Ohio, and the area around Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland….
Ohio Melon Heads legend: Melon Heads are described as small, childlike creatures, typically 3–4 feet tall, with disproportionately large, bald heads that resemble melons—hence the name. Their skin is pale or grayish, often described as sickly or corpse-like. They have sharp, jagged teeth and dark, sunken eyes that give them a menacing appearance. Some accounts…
Nestled about 100 miles from Loveland, Ohio, in Mansfield, lies Charles Mill Lake, a serene reservoir created in 1935 by damming the Black Fork of the Mohican River. This lake, situated between Cleveland and Columbus, is known for its rich catfish population, drawing anglers from across the region. However, it is also infamous for an…
The Ohio Grassman is a legendary cryptid believed to inhabit Ohio’s forests. While often likened to Bigfoot, it possesses unique traits that differentiate it. Sightings of the creature date back to at least the 1800s, and it continues to intrigue cryptid enthusiasts and paranormal researchers.It’s said to be a large ape-like creature, about 6 to…
Listen to this and other Kentucky Urban Legends on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xi7Ny_UTVPY On the evening of August 21st, 1955 Elmer Sutton and John Charley Sutton had some guests over for dinner at their farmhouse located in between Kelly and Hopkinsville Kentucky. There were 8 adults and 3 kids in the house that night. With…