EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 17 MIN
5 True Appalachian Cryptid Encounters
from Spooky Appalachia
Appalachia is home to more than just scenic views—it's a landscape filled with things that defy explanation. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore five terrifying eyewitness reports sent in by listeners who saw things that shouldn't exist.The Blacksburg Gargoyle: A late-night drive near Mountain Lake, Virginia, reveals a large, winged creature squatted on the shoulder of the road—bigger than a dog but smaller than a cow.The Floating Man of West Virginia: A father and son witness a tall, human-like figure jump and float into the treetops, later returning with glowing red eyes .The "Freak" in the Suburbs: A woman waiting for an Uber is stalked by a low-slung creature with yellow eyes that seems to speak aggressive, distorted words from the tree line.The Winged Man in Combat Boots: In 1983, a teenager is followed for miles by a 7-foot-tall bird-man who clings to her car, leading to four hours of "missing time" The Transparent Stalker: A commuter in rural Maryland spots a transparent, humanoid figure swinging through the branches like a monkey, seemingly stalking her vehicle.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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Appalachia is home to more than just scenic views—it's a landscape filled with things that defy explanation. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore five terrifying eyewitness reports sent in by listeners who saw things that shouldn't exist.The Blacksburg Gargoyle: A late-night drive near Mountain Lake, Virginia, reveals a large, winged creature squatted on the shoulder of the road—bigger than a dog but smaller than a cow.The Floating Man of West Virginia: A father and son witness a tall, human-like figure jump and float into the treetops, later returning with glowing red eyes .The "Freak" in the Suburbs: A woman waiting for an Uber is stalked by a low-slung creature with yellow eyes that seems to speak aggressive, distorted words from the tree line.The Winged Man in Combat Boots: In 1983, a teenager is followed for miles by a 7-foot-tall bird-man who clings to her car, leading to four hours of "missing time" The Transparent Stalker: A commuter in rural Maryland spots a transparent, humanoid figure swinging through the branches like a monkey, seemingly stalking her vehicle.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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