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Weird Tales (June 1938) by Margaret Brundage

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Children of the Belfar Tunnel

The abandoned Belfar Tunnel is renowned for its peculiar phenomenon of child-like specters that fade in and out of physical existence. Cases of these tunnel sightings date as far back as 1936, when the tunnel was constructed as an air-raid shelter.

The children are devoid of any facial features, except for a toothless mouth that extends to exaggerated proportions. They emit a low growling sound and can induce dizziness and paranoia. 

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“I could do this all day. I don’t have anywhere to be!”

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The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. And the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.

H.P. Lovecraft (via curiouscryptids)

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In Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia folklore, the Jersey Devil (also known as the Leeds Devil) is a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of South Jersey. The creature is often described as a flying biped with hooves, but there are many variations. The common description is that of a kangaroo-like or wyvern-like creature with a goat- or horse-like head, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands, legs with cloven hooves, and a forked tail. It has been reported to move quickly and is often described as emitting a high-pitched "blood-curdling scream". According to popular folklore, the Jersey Devil originated with a Pine Barrens resident named Jane Leeds, known as Mother Leeds. The legend states that Mother Leeds had 12 children and, after finding she was pregnant for the 13th time, cursed the child in frustration, crying that the child would be the devil. During 1735, Mother Leeds was in labor on a stormy night while her friends gathered around her. Born as a normal child, the thirteenth child changed to a creature with hooves, a goat's head, bat wings, and a forked tail. Growling and screaming, it killed the midwife before flying up the chimney and heading into the pines. In some versions of the tale, Mother Leeds was supposedly a witch and the child's father was the devil himself. Some versions of the legend also state that there was subsequently an attempt by local clergymen to exorcise the creature from the Pine Barrens, or that the creature proceeded to kill local children. Mother Leeds" has been identified by some as Deborah Leeds, on grounds that Deborah Leeds' husband, Japhet Leeds, named twelve children in the will he wrote during 1736, which is compatible with the legend. Deborah and Japhet Leeds also lived in the Leeds Point section of what is now Atlantic County, New Jersey, which is commonly the location of the Jersey Devil story. Skeptics believe the Jersey Devil to be nothing more than a creative manifestation of the early English settlers, bogeyman stories created and told by bored Pine Barren residents as a form of children's entertainment; the byproduct of the historical local disdain for the Leeds family; the misidentification of known animals; and rumors from negative perceptions of the local rural population of the Pine Barren (known as "pineys"). There have been many claims of sightings and occurrences involving the Jersey Devil. - Wikipedia sourced.

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The Jersey Devil

The Jersey Devil is a demon said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey. The legend began in 1735 when Mother Leeds found out she was pregnant with her 13th child, thirteen being seen as an unlucky number to many. With her husband being a drunk who was unable to provide for his family, Mother Leeds live anything but a wealthy lifestyle. Distraught by the news of conceiving her 13th child she yelled to the heavens “Let this one be the devil!” She was seemingly unaware of what was to come.

Many months later she went into labor, having forgotten about her outburst. On a stormy night her family sat in another room, awaiting the arrival of the new baby, while midwives assisted Mother Leeds. According to legend the birth went as expected. The child was born healthy and normal. However within minutes the baby transformed into a gruesome creature before the eyes of its mother and her midwives. The creature then went on to kill Mother Leeds, the midwives, and most of its siblings before flying up the chimney and out into the woods. In another variation of the legend, Mother Leeds experiences a rough labor, only for the demon to rip itself from her womb and fly out the window. Over the years many variations of the legend have been told, but all end with the Jersey Devil flying out into the Pine Barons where it still resides to this day.

Many sightings of the Jersey Devil have been reported over the years. Witnesses claim to see strange footprints in the sandy soils of the Pine Barrens. These footprints are either described as being those of a strange bird, or more hoof-like, similar to those of Satan. Despite seeing these strange footprints, many never actually see the creature. Those who have describe it as having the body of a kangaroo, head of a dog, face of a horse or a goat, large bat-like wings, antlers, a forked reptilian tail, and large claws. The creature is also said to move extremely quickly and emit blood-curdling screams and screeches. However, these claims have never been proven.

The Jersey Pine Barrens are also claimed to not be the only locations where the elusive demon has been spotted. Eyewitnesses claim to have also spotted the devil in neighboring states such as Delaware and Pennsylvania, but these claims have also never been proven.

Regardless of whether the creature exists or not, the Jersey Devil has made a huge impact on not just NJ locals or cryptozoologists, but also pop culture. The Jersey Devil has been seen in video games, films, and TV. The devil made an appearance in an episode of the-X-files, where he was portrayed as a strange feral man/hermit, rather than a gruesome looking demon. The name of NJ’s NHL hockey team, the Jersey Devils, is also inspired by the legend! For years to come the legend of Mother Leeds and her cursed 13th child will captivate the minds of anyone brave enough to believe the stories. Until we know of its existence for sure, stay curious my friends!👽

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Hoia Baciu Forest is thought to be the most haunted forest in the world. Located in Romania, hundreds of people have gone missing, UFOs have been seen and phantom laughter is heard. At the centre of the forest, there is a circular patch of land where no trees or plants grow, and scientists still remain baffled as to why this is. Some people believe that the area is used for UFO landings, while others think it is a portal to another dimension.

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The Fotsianondre is a humanoid sheep found in the forests of Madagascar. The Fotsianondre is described as a tall sheep-like creature with white wool that has brown or sometimes black spots on it, cloven hooves, small and floppy ears, a long muzzle, and big bulging eyes. The Fotsianondre is believed to be nocturnal and comes out of its lair at night to eat plants. Some skeptics believe that the Fotsianondre could be an undiscovered lemur native to the island.

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Katsushika Hokusai - Ghost in the moonlight

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Youngstown, OH - January 2013

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Mama (2013)

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There’s a Place on Long Island That May Be More Haunted Than the Amityville Horror House…

Back in November of 1974, a couple and four of their children were murdered by their oldest son. The entire family was shot while they were asleep in their beds.

This was in Amityville, New York, a little town on Long Island.

Soon after, the Lutz family moved into the home…to an unwelcome surprise: they believed the house to be haunted. They said to have experienced things such as oozing walls, apparitions, cold spots and strange odors. It was the house that inspire The Amityville Horror, one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

As terrifying as that sounds, there is a place not far away- about 10 miles- in Melville, New York, that is said to be haunted by some incredibly active spirits.

Sweet Hollow Road, running parallel to Mount Misery Road, has been subject to paranormal investigations, and plenty of people going to check it out themselves.

The road itself has the feeling of something truly terrifying. No matter what time of year you drive down Sweet Hollow Road, it always seems to feel like a chilly night in the middle of the fall. There are no streetlights, and it is a long, winding, one-lane road once you cross under the overpass.

One story is of the asylum in the woods off of Mount Misery.

A small asylum was built in the woods back where the road ends, and one of the patients, Mary, supposedly set it on fire, essentially killing almost everyone in the building. Rumor has it that you can still hear the screaming patients from the fire. Even creepier: apparently they rebuilt the asylum…and it burnt down a second time. The second fire was never figured out.

Another story is of a police officer. Supposedly if you’re pulled over on Sweet Hollow Road, take a look at the back of the officer’s head as he walks away…there won’t be anything there!

It is said that a woman driving on the overpass above Sweet Hollow (see picture above) got into a head-on collision, and now if you flash your lights where her car crashed, you will see a shadow sit up. Is it a trick of the eyes, or is it a spirit making herself known…?

There are tons of other legends that are related to Sweet Hollow Road, and each story has plenty of variations. However, each story has something in common- many Long Islanders have experienced the same things. Many have seen a “hellhound” with glowing red eyes that means imminent death, as well, so look out for that one…

Is it just a legend passed down? Or are there truly spirits trying to make themselves known? Find out for yourself (I’ve had some crazy experiences there)!

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