Spooky Appalachia

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  Chicago Area Mothman Witness Speaks Out (An Eyewitness Interview) 14.09.2026 24min

  Does the infamous winged harbinger of doom roam outside the wooded ridges of West Virginia? In this gripping special interview, we sit down with a direct eyewitness who shares their terrifying, up-close encounter with the Chicago Mothman. Skip the deep-dive research breakdowns this is a firsthand, unfiltered account straight from someone who stared into those glowing red eyes and lived to tell the tale. Hear how this modern urban flap matches up against classic Appalachian lore, what it feels like to lock eyes with the impossible, and why the legend of the Mothman continues to stretch far beyond Point Pleasant.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Story of The Flatwoods Monster: 74-Year Anniversary of The Green Monster 07.09.2026 22min

  Dive back into the definitive West Virginia cryptid mystery with a special 74th-anniversary deep dive into the Flatwoods Monster. On September 12, 1952, a group of local boys and Kathleen May watched a fiery object streak across the Braxton County sky before landing on a dark hilltop in Flatwoods. What they found waiting in the trees was a towering, 12-foot-tall metallic entity with a blood-red face, glowing eyes, and an ace-of-spades cowl that left the witnesses sick for days.Building on our most popular episode, this anniversary special expands far beyond the classic schoolyard legend to uncover a web of eerie, forgotten sightings from September 1952. Hear the chilling account of the Snitowsky family's Route 4 car stall, Audra Harper’s harrowing nighttime chase, and a terrifying pre-incident encounter in Weston, West Virginia. We also trace how these Appalachian roots intertwined with UFO investigator Albert Bender and the terrifying birth of the Men in Black mythos, concluding with a bizarre 1993 shape-shifting cryptid report from the exact same area.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Shadow People Encounters: 3 Chilling True Stories of the Void 31.08.2026 12min

  What happens when the darkness in the corner of the room suddenly moves? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we dive deep into the unnerving world of shadow people and anomalous entities through three chilling, fan-submitted encounter stories.First, we head back to 2008 in Massachusetts, where a sibling duo playing video games on a retro console turn around to find a towering, translucent six-foot shadow entity standing right behind them. Next, a night-shift couple in the early 1990s experience relentless activity in a strange duplex culminating in a terrifying face-to-face sighting of the classic Hat Man in a trench coat walking straight through a permanently padlocked door. Finally, a holiday movie night is interrupted when a solid black humanoid figure paces back and forth past a kitchen doorway, convincing a lifelong skeptic that the paranormal is all too real.Tune in as we break down these eerie visitations, shared witness accounts, and the lingering dread left behind by the unknown.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Appalachian Voices That Aren't Human: Terrifying True Mimic Encounters 24.08.2026 14min

  Something in the ancient hills of Appalachia is learning how to speak with the voices of our loved ones. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we dive deep into bone-chilling true accounts of entity mimicry sent in by our listeners.First, we head to Robbins, Tennessee, where security cameras capture a chilling, identical voice calling children from the woods when no one is home. Next, we join an Appalachian night patrol guard up on a lonely mountain ridge where a familiar voice cuts through the dark alongside strange supernatural omens. Finally, we travel to Pulaski, Virginia, to explore a decaying family home haunted by phantom footsteps, eerie door-knocks, and a mocking copycat voice known only as "Mr. Nobody."Turn on the lights, lock your doors, and step into the shadows of the mountains.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Saw It Hovering Over Roanoke": An Eyewitness Shares Her Terrifying Close Encounters 17.08.2026 54min

  What happens when a peaceful family dinner in downtown Roanoke turns into a harrowing close encounter with a massive, silent, propeller-driven UFO hovering right over your neighborhood? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we hand the mic directly to an eyewitness who comes forward to share her incredible firsthand account.Taking us back to the late 1970s along Route 419, our guest details the night she, her family, and their neighbor watched a strange, multi-tiered craft hang motionless in the sky—while simultaneously, her neighbor experienced a chilling entity visitation inside her home. But that is just the beginning. Our storyteller also pulls back the curtain on a second UFO sighting in the exact same area later in life, exposing decades of lingering high strangeness across Roanoke, Virginia.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaOrder Anita's book: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Ever-Happens-Here-Strangeness/dp/1956522077/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PQTPMT3K56N9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QZwFLOFLAytJyTgj3FN74dRRhIxdzrHlHIcnbetTnUr1QqFpjTlg13VLQuOgz0w-.6nilXqlKcImvMdSHW1gxrvLk5Vt2zAei206yz3Rvij4&dib_tag=se&keywords=nothing+ever+happens+here+anita+allen&qid=1786966690&sprefix=Anita+Allen+%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-2Stay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Footsteps in the Empty Trailer, Dispatcher's Dread, and the Haunted Middle School: 3 Chilling Fan-Submitted Ghost Stories 10.08.2026 12min

  In this episode, we dive into three fan-submitted ghost stories sent in straight from the heart of Appalachia. First, we head to Floyd County, Kentucky, where a childhood memory in the 1990s involves an invisible man in steel-toed boots pacing a storage trailer, a turning doorknob, and an unseen presence waiting in the back room. Next, a county sheriff's dispatcher shares the spine-tingling account of a shift sergeant who spotted a hand pulling back drapes to peer out a window—only to find the homeowner deceased inside a completely empty house. Finally, we travel to Christiansburg, Virginia, to explore a middle school haunted by the infamous Black Sisters, where a young teen encounters a phantom figure and a mysteriously running sink in an empty restroom.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  5 Cryptids of New Jersey: Swamp Phantoms, Urban Legends, and the Pine Barrens 03.08.2026 24min

  New Jersey might be famous for its beaches, turnpikes, and bustling cities, but beneath its urban centers and dense wetlands lies a dark underworld of bizarre creatures and urban legends. In this episode, we explore five of New Jersey's most baffling and terrifying cryptids:The New Jersey Gator Man: A six-foot, bipedal, armored reptilian terror stalking the stagnant pools and drainage ditches of Sussex County.The Hoboken Monkey-Man: The 1982 urban panic that gripped a city's school system and left children and police searching for an apelike phantom in the alleys.The Beast of Lake Hopatcong ("Hoppie"): A massive, 40-to-50-foot serpentine lake monster complete with a horse-like head and deer-like antlers that famously shrugged off a rifle round.The Jersey Devil: The undisputed icon of the Pine Barrens born from a 1735 curse, this winged, horse-faced horror has been terrorizing locals and making statewide headlines for nearly three centuries.The Mantis Man of the Musconetcong: An 8-foot-tall, semi-transparent insectoid entity near Hackettstown that moves like a praying mantis and vanishes like a ghost.Tune in as we break down the history, the sightings, and the high strangeness behind New Jersey's most infamous monsters.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Black Sisters of Christiansburg Virginia: Appalachian Horror & Listener Hauntings 30.07.2026 10min

  Deep in the history of Christiansburg, Virginia, lies the dark tale of the "Black Sisters"—Mary Sneed, Caroline Martin, and Virginia Wardlaw. From their arrival at the Montgomery County Female Academy in 1902 to the series of suspicious deaths and insurance scandals that shocked the town, their legacy is one of the most haunting in the region.But the story doesn't end with the history books. In this episode, we explore the two primary locations allegedly haunted by the sisters: the site of the old Christiansburg High School and the historic Sunset Cemetery. We have compiled chilling, real-life stories of the hauntings shared directly by our followers. From phantom whispers and mysterious handprints in the school gymnasium to full-bodied apparitions appearing in the streets, these accounts prove that the Black Sisters may never have truly left town. Join us as we uncover the truth behind this terrifying Appalachian legend.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Beyond the Legend: New Witnesses to the Essex Mothman 27.07.2026 57min

  In a previous episode, we shared a chilling listener encounter from Little Braxted, Essex—a childhood memory of glowing red eyes and a winged silhouette that haunted two sisters for decades.Today, we return to that story with a special investigative update. Mark, a paranormal investigator from Paranormal Reason who lives just minutes from the original sighting location, joins the show to share his findings. Mark has spent his time on the ground researching the area's history and, crucially, has successfully located additional witnesses who describe near-identical encounters.We break down these new reports, analyze how this UK encounter compares to the lore we cover here in the States, and discuss the importance of documenting these localized sightings before they fade into local legend.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Forgotten Cryptids of Virginia: The Wood Booger, Wampus Cat, and More 23.07.2026 24min

  A port from our YouTube: From the dense forests of Southwest Virginia to the shadows of the Great Dismal Swamp, the Appalachian mountains have long harbored legends that defy explanation. In this episode, we dive into the lore and chilling eyewitness accounts of five legendary Virginia cryptids. We explore the elusive "Wood Booger" of Norton, the shapeshifting menace known as the Wampus Cat, the bizarre Little Red Devil, and unsettling encounters with dog-like beings that continue to haunt local residents. Whether they are relics of an ancient past, results of a curse, or creatures yet to be understood by science, these stories remain a staple of Appalachian folklore.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Wings in the Night: Three Chilling Eyewitness Accounts of the Mothman From Listeners 20.07.2026 12min

  In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we confront the legend head-on through the eyes of those who claim to have survived an encounter with the Mothman. We explore three distinct, harrowing experiences: a high-stakes, paralyzing roadside confrontation in rural Tennessee; a fog-drenched, unsettling night in the hollers of Point Pleasant; and an inexplicable mid-90s sighting at an Ohio gas station that forever changed a skeptic’s perspective.These aren't just stories of shadows and mist—they are accounts of being studied by something with intelligence, intensity, and an unnatural, wing-spanned presence that defies biological explanation. Whether you believe these are encounters with an interdimensional entity, a piece of living folklore, or something else entirely, these testimonies will make you think twice the next time you drive a lonely road after dark.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  2 True Encounters with Black Eyed Children | Creepy Listener Stories From Remote Appalachia 13.07.2026 20min

  In this chilling installment of Spooky Appalachia, we venture deep into the isolated hollers and shadowed ridges to explore two terrifying encounters with the unknown.Our first story takes us to a remote Kentucky rest stop on Route 119, where a late-night traveler finds themselves face-to-face with two children whose "Sunday best" clothes and pitch-black eyes signal a predatory trap. Our second tale follows a hiker seeking solitude in the backcountry of southwestern Virginia, only to be stalked by similar entities who emerge from the woods to demand an invitation into their camp.These aren't just ghost stories; they are visceral accounts of the "Black-Eyed Kids" entities that mimic humanity to lure the unsuspecting into their grasp. Tune in as we examine the unsettling "rules" these beings seem to follow and the horrifying realization that in the deep, dark mountains, you are never truly alone.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Flatwoods Monster: A Bloodline Legacy — An Exclusive Interview with the May Family 06.07.2026 40min

  In this truly unique episode of Spooky Appalachia, we sit down for an intimate and historic conversation with Chris May and his wife, Misty. Chris offers a rare, generational perspective on one of the most famous UFO and cryptid encounters in American history: the 1952 Flatwoods Monster sighting.As the son of witness Freddie May and the grandson of Kathleen May, Chris carries the legacy of the witnesses who stood face-to-face with the Braxton County entity. In this episode, we move beyond the standard legends to uncover:The Family Account: The specific, personal details of the encounter that were only ever shared around the family kitchen table.Life in the Aftermath: What it was really like in Flatwoods for the May family in the days and months following the national media frenzy.Regional Mysteries: We discuss the broader context of sightings in the region and how these events shaped the local narrative for decades to come.This is not just a retelling of a classic story—it is a preservation of local history through the eyes of the family that lived it. Join us as we honor the legacy of the May family and explore the enduring mystery of the Flatwoods Monster.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Glowing Phantom and the Casket Factory Haunting 29.06.2026 14min

  In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore two unsettling accounts that prove some things in the mountains refuse to be ignored.First, we travel back to 1954 to hear a harrowing childhood encounter. A nine-year-old boy wakes in the middle of the night to find a glowing, disembodied head drifting toward his bed—an entity that would haunt his family for generations to come. What was this strange light, and why did it follow them long after they left the family home?Next, we head to the 1970s and a newspaper office built inside a former casket factory. After a photographer decides to play a cruel prank on a superstitious coworker, he finds himself targeted by the building’s true inhabitants. From disembodied voices and the suffocating feeling of being followed, to a chilling apparition at the top of the stairs, this is a haunting reminder that you should always be careful who—or what—you provoke in the dark.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Beyond Wytheville: The 1987 Virginia UFO Flap Continued 22.06.2026 12min

  In our previous episode, we dove deep into the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap. The response was overwhelming. We were flooded with emails and comments from listeners across Southwest Virginia ordinary people who had been keeping extraordinary secrets for nearly forty years.It turns out, the "Wytheville Flap" was far more widespread than anyone realized.In this episode, we share these chilling, firsthand accounts that paint a much larger picture of that fateful autumn in 1987. From massive, silent black triangles gliding over Galax and Tazewell, to clusters of "bubble-like" craft hovering motionless over mountain ridge lines, and an unsettling, high-strung encounter in Shawsville that left a young witness physically drained the stories are as diverse as they are terrifying. These reports, coming from honest, everyday people who were never looking for attention, confirm one thing: in 1987, the Appalachian sky was full of something that simply did not belong.Tune in as we piece together these forgotten sightings and explore the far-reaching impact of the 1987 incursion.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The True Origins of Spooky Appalachia and Beyond: My Guest Talk at the 2026 Grafton Monster Festival 18.06.2026 27min

  In June 2026, I had the incredible honor of taking the stage at the Grafton Monster Festival to discuss the journey of Spooky Appalachia. This episode captures that live talk, offering a rare look behind the curtain at how this project evolved from a passion for regional legends into the thriving community platform it is today.Throughout the presentation, I reflect on why this channel has always been focused on the people the listeners who bravely share their real-life encounters from across the mountains. We move beyond the myths to explore the raw, unsettling cryptid reports coming straight from the front lines of the night shift. These are the stories that remind us all why we keep our eyes on the treeline. Whether you are a long-time follower or new to the lore of our hills, this bonus episode offers a heartfelt and chilling look at what it takes to curate the stories that haunt our landscape.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Legend and Beyond: A New Witness Account of the Grafton Monster 15.06.2026 11min

  What really lurks along the banks of the Tygart River? While the Grafton Monster has long been discussed as a piece of Appalachian folklore, the truth behind the sightings is far more unsettling.In this episode, we bridge the gap between history and a modern-day mystery. We start by revisiting the original 1964 report from The Grafton Sentinel—the sighting that sparked a local frenzy and explore the bizarre, unexplained physical evidence left behind by the creature.But we aren’t just looking at the archives; we are going deeper. I am sharing a chilling, exclusive firsthand account sent to me by a fan who lived through a brush with this headless monstrosity in Taylor County in 1977. This is a rare, direct testimony from a witness who has kept this secret for decades. By pairing the foundational legend with this haunting new evidence, we reveal why the Grafton Monster is far more than just a campfire story.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign up for our monthly news letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Wytheville UFO Flap: The Danny Gordon & Roger Hall Interview 11.06.2026 16min

  We’re diving into the vault. In this special bonus episode, we are presenting raw, on-location interviews with Danny Gordon and Roger Hall, two men who experienced the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap firsthand.These interviews were originally captured at a live UFO festival and have been unavailable to the public since being removed from our YouTube archives. Because these accounts are so rare, we felt it was vital to restore them for the podcast.Please note: As these were recorded in a busy, live festival environment, the audio quality is not studio-grade. While you will hear background noise, the historical value of their testimony remains unmatched. We invite you to listen closely to this piece of Appalachian paranormal history that was almost lost to time.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Wytheville UFO Flap: The 1987 Wave & Modern Sightings 08.06.2026 14min

  In the late fall of 1987, the quiet town of Wytheville, Virginia, became the epicenter of one of the most intense and well-documented UFO flaps in American history. What began as a series of sightings by high-ranking local law enforcement quickly spiraled into a massive phenomenon involving thousands of eyewitness reports, structured craft maneuvers that defied physics, and even chilling encounters with the mysterious "Men in Black."Featured on the classic series Unsolved Mysteries, the 1987 Wytheville UFO wave remains a cornerstone of Ufology. But was it just a moment in time, or is the activity still happening? In this episode, we dive deep into the original police reports and the harrowing experiences of those who were there. Furthermore, we address the claims from modern residents who insist that the skies over Wythe County are far from empty. I’m sharing exclusive, chilling eyewitness accounts sent in by listeners—ranging from daylight sightings over Main Street to silent, high-speed maneuvers witnessed on dark country roads—proving that whatever appeared in 1987 may have never truly left.If you are researching the 1987 Wytheville UFO wave, looking for recent UFO sightings in Southwest Virginia, or simply love a high-strangeness tale from the Appalachian mountains, this episode is for you.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Owlman of Appalachia: Kentucky and Slatebelt Pennsylvania Sightings 01.06.2026 16min

  Have you ever heard of a wereowl? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore two unsettling encounters with tall, owl-like entities that witnesses describe as "night watchers."We start in the deep woods of Evarts, Kentucky, where a maintenance worker’s 2005 encounter with a six-foot-tall, feathered figure led to a chilling discovery about his own family’s history with these silent, forest-dwelling entities. We then jump to the Slatebelt region of Pennsylvania, near Bangor, where a recent report details a massive creature near an industrial quarry—a being that unfolded into human-like proportions before vanishing into the night. Could these sightings be linked? Join us as we examine the evidence and ask: what are these entities, and what are they watching for in the dark?Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.