This week is about Indiana’s cryptid. Indiana has fascinating cryptids, which include a demon snake. This demon snake haunts a graveyard in Evansville, Indiana. Witnesses say the demon snake has red glowing eyes and has horns on its head.  I wanted to write about the demon snake, which is an exciting story I will write ...

Meet the Altamaha-ha, and yes, that is a mouthful. We have run the gamut in cryptids with this weekly series. There have been mothmen, devil dogs, creepy children with melon heads. We even had land whales swallowing tourists whole as it slid down the mountainside. When I research these crazy cryptids, I try and choose ...

I did it again! I had every intention to write about Florida’s cryptid this week. I had to choose between the Skunk Ape or the Wampus Cat. There are so many states that have a Big Foot type of creature. So, I went with the Florida Wampus cat. Except, it isn’t strictly a Florida cryptid. ...

Halloween is sneaking upon us, and there is nothing better than a spooky tale. This week is Delaware’s Fence Rail Dog, a legend about a black dog. Except, this tale isn’t about an average black dog. It haunts a stretch of road along Delaware’s highway 12. Known as Midstate road, it runs through Frederica and ...

I love horror movies. Not the gore and slasher type movies that seem to be popular today. Genuine scary movies like the original Halloween and the remake Halloween.  The horror movie The Hills Have Eyes reminds me of this week’s cryptid article. The movie’s plot is mutant creatures created from nuclear testing. My essay is about Connecticut’s Melon Heads. The ...

Colorado is a beautiful state known for its winter activities, snow-covered trails, and pine-scented evergreen trees. The state is known for the majestic Rocky Mountains, and when you think of potential cryptid monsters? The forest is dark and scary because the sun’s light can’t penetrate the thick canopy of tall pines. Strange and fearful creatures ...

Arkansas has many cryptids. It is home to ‘The Boggy Creek Monster,’ another Bigfoot creature. ‘The White River Monster,’ an aquatic animal that lives in the muddy waters of the White River. A friendly monster that the Arkansas State Legislature adopted. In 1973, the Legislature created the White River Monster Refuge to keep their pet ...

*Legend says that the pounding of one’s heart is the echo of a ghost trying to break its way out. They always make it through eventually. The question is when will it happen to you?*   Thump-thump thump-thump My heart races as I turn the corner of the dark street. I place a hand on ...