Cryptozoology, Urban Legends And Paranormal Thread

[Doctor Evo]

And here I was hoping this would be a serious cryptozoological thread.

> Serious

> Cryptozoology

Pick one.

 

[Guts]

And here I was hoping this would be a serious cryptozoological thread.

The words "Paranormal" and "Urban Legends" are also in the thread title.

Here's something that would count as Paranormal but I also think it would count as an Urban Legend.

Lechuza

Lechuza are either shape-shifting witches or spirits in Hispanic folklore. Tales of Lechuza are quite popular in Mexico and Texas.

Appearance: A human-sized bird with a woman's face

Lore: Lechuza are women who have sold their souls to the devil in exchange for magical powers. At night, they transform into monsters with a bird's body and a woman's face, similar to depictions of harpies in Greek mythology. They then fly through the night in search of prey.

When a Lechuza finds her target she will perch in a location where she can't easily be seen and then will make either strange whistles or the sound of an infant crying. Anyone who attempts to determine where the sound is coming from is at risk of becoming Lechuza's dinner. Lechuza will then swoop down and carry off the confused and horrified individual.

In some versions of the story, the Lechuza is the spirit of a witch who was murdered by locals. Her spirit returns in the form of the bird-monster to get revenge. In other tales, the Lechuza is the vengeful spirit of a woman who has returned from the grave to torment the living and to seek revenge.

In modern times, most reported run-ins with the witch-bird involve her swooping down at cars driving deserted roads at night.

http://thedemoniacal.blogspot.com/2010/06/lechuza.html

 

[Enriquespy]

In spanish "Lechuza" is a type of owl.

 

[Guts]

Well it's not my fault that whoever thought up that Urban Legend wasn't very creative in making up names.

 

[Piper Maru]

Ghosts
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[Enriquespy]

Great video. it's even filmed in 4k!

 

[Piper Maru]

25 Terrifying Objects That Are Genuinely Linked To Freaky Paranormal Events
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There are many stories of objects that are reported to be cursed or haunted. Many of these terrifying objects have brought great misfortune to their owners manifesting themselves in financial and health woes. But what's even worse, is that some of these items claim to be linked to that which is demonic, with owners claiming to have seen demons, ghosts, and frightful sights. Are these claims real? Some would argue their not. However, when you read the stories behind these 25 terrifying objects that are genuinely linked to freaky paranormal events, you may just become a believer.

 

[Guts]

Any Shia sightings lately?

 

[Piper Maru]

Any Shia sightings lately?

It was 3:00 AM when I was stirred from my sleep, it was the sound of heavy footsteps coming from somewhere within the residence. I just knew that it had something to do with Shia LaBeouf, he's been haunting me as of late as you already know. I just wasn't sure what to expect this time around. I determined the sound came from the basement, of all places. And I took a very cliche approach and went down the basement stairs. What I saw frightened me.

It was Shia LaBeouf just as I expected. He was wearing what appeared to be a green tank top, skintight purple spandex tights and pink running shoes. He had a disheveled beard and he had a very focused look on his face. He was spread eagle as if he was stretching for a race. He than proceeded to stuff old socks down the front of his tight pants creating a rather disturbing bulge. I stood there mere feet away from him, my heart was racing and I could feel the fear snake climbing around my spine. I was like a deer frozen in the headlights of an oncoming semi-trailer truck, my brain simply refused to process what my eyes were seeing.

I finally managed to muster the courage to ask Shia LaBeouf what he wanted, I wish I could tell you I sounded defiant and courageous, but rather a weak, choking sound came from vocal cords.

"What..what do you want?!"

A strange smirk formed on his face, he than slowly approached me. I could smell stale alcohol on his breath. Shia LaBeouf let out what sounded like a low, dinosaur-moan. It sent shivers throughout my body and I spun on my heels and retreated back up the stairs. I knew he gave chase as I could hear his pink running shoes stomping on the steps behind me. I slammed the door shut behind me and locked it just as I heard Shia LaBeouf collide with the door. I moved as much furniture as I could to block the basement door, I was able to keep him at bay for the night. That was what felt like the longest night in my life.

The grey dawn unfolded from the east and I listened very carefully, the strange whisperings and scratching on the door stopped. I grabbed my wiffle bat and removed the makeshift barricade and entered the basement. Shia LaBeouf was nowhere to be found, but a signed copy of Disturbia was on the floor. I'm still terrified as I recall these events to you.

 

[Piper Maru]

There has been a rather dense fog hanging over my town all day and night. Right now it's 1:48 AM as I type this. I'm positive I've seen Shia LaBeouf watching from the fog waiting to strike. I'm terrified out of my mind right now. I'm barricading the doors and windows and hopefully I'll last the night.

 

[KevanG]

That's what you get for summoning him with repeated usage of 'his' name.

 

[Piper Maru]

That's what you get for summoning him with repeated usage of 'his' name.

Spoiler

Shia LaBeouf...Shia LaBeouf...go haunt KevanG.

 

[KevanG]

Dagnabbit.

I heard he's allergic to snow and cold and considering we have both right now I should be fine.

 

[Piper Maru]

Anyways, for the sake of this thread;

Shadow People - Art Bell Radio Show
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Art Bell discusses the phenomenon known to many as "Shadow People".

 

[Godzilla2000]

When I was a child I saw what I believe now was a Shadow Person standing near the closet in our room. For decades I have always thought why would our dad act so scary like that and just stand there. When he was alive I would ask him about it and he would tell me that he wouldn't scare us like that ever, especially during a thunderstorm. We were living in this pretty rural area in the Mid-1970's at the time. A woman who dabbled in witchcraft lived there previously and at the time I think my mom was dabbling in it as well so a lot of strange things happened in that house. But that dark figure, it was just radiating with some kind of terrifying, angry energy. I think this is why to this day I am frightened during thunderstorms.

 

[Superwoman Prime]

^ Those who experience sleep paralysis often describe a bright humanoid figure radiating the very emotion of horror.

It happened to me once, five years ago. And no, I don't believe it was actually anything supernatural. I sure did at the time, though.

 

[Piper Maru]

I've been experiencing sleep paralysis for years now, I've spoken about it before on these forums. I've seen, heard, and felt strange things as it occurred. But I can't say I've ever seen a bright figure, well, not yet anyways.

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

When I was a child I saw what I believe now was a Shadow Person standing near the closet in our room. For decades I have always thought why would our dad act so scary like that and just stand there. When he was alive I would ask him about it and he would tell me that he wouldn't scare us like that ever, especially during a thunderstorm. We were living in this pretty rural area in the Mid-1970's at the time. A woman who dabbled in witchcraft lived there previously and at the time I think my mom was dabbling in it as well so a lot of strange things happened in that house. But that dark figure, it was just radiating with some kind of terrifying, angry energy. I think this is why to this day I am frightened during thunderstorms.

^ Those who experience sleep paralysis often describe a bright humanoid figure radiating the very emotion of horror.

It happened to me once, five years ago. And no, I don't believe it was actually anything supernatural. I sure did at the time, though.

I've read many articles and stories about sleep paralysis. I don't deny that people have hallucinations etc...but here's my story:

As a seven or eight year old, I sat on the floor of my room, playing with my toys. Suddenly, I saw a dark shadow standing outside of my room. It raised it's arms, and made a strange sound, like someone tried to speak underwater. "Bubbly", if you know what I mean? I thought it was my imagination, so I just ignored it.

Many years later, as an adult, My mother told me about a strange thing that happened long before my time. There was a dark man outside of the same room, wearing a hat. My mother says she probably imagined it. Now comes the scary part of the story:

The room I had as a child used to be my parents bedroom. Some years ago, my father told me a story from before I was born. He woke up in the middle of the night, and in one of the chairs sat a dark man, wearing a hat. He could actually see some of his face. My father thought it was a strange dream. He turned away from the man, and waited a while before he turned back. The man was still there, in the chair. He even pinched himself, but it didn't help. The scary guy with the hat disappeared a few seconds later.

I'm not saying it's a ghost or anything...but it is damn strange.

 

[Godzilla2000]

Did you by any chance do any background checks on the property you were living on? Sometimes these kinds of entities are tied to events in the past that brought them there, almost like a door opening for them to enter through a veil that blocks the realm of the flesh with the realm of the spirits. My mom was messing around with a Ouija board in the house we lived in which is more or less like a portal to this realm. Tools and implements like Ouija Boards that act like beacons to entities like Shadow people are very bad things to be messing around with. It's like flicking on a flashlight in pitch blackness. It'll draw all kinds of entities, not just harmless ones.

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

Did you by any chance do any background checks on the property you were living on?

I don't think anything special has happened on the property, but who knows? Maybe I should check the local library, like they do in movies

Stereotypical librarian: "Hmm, oh yes. Here's the book you're looking for!"

Goshdarn (reads from book): "The site was originally used for human sacrifices by devil worshippers and witches. Wow, that's horrifying! (Continues) But the most disturbing thing about it; it was used as a location for one of Adam Sandler's movies! *scary music* Oh no...no! Nooooooo!"

(End credits)

 

[Docker2.0]

There is an inmate where I work at who swears the shadow people stand by his cell and watch him at night time. I think it's just demons but when murderers start telling stories like this.................

 

[Piper Maru]

I wonder if my sleep paralysis and shadow people are connected? I'm afraid to go to sleep now.

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

I wonder if my sleep paralysis and shadow people are connected? I'm afraid to go to sleep now.

Maybe something happens with your consciousness when you get sleep paralysis? Something that gives you a glimpse of the shadow people that are all around us, waiting to eat our souls? hurry, call the Ghostbusters!!!

 

[Piper Maru]

Maybe something happens with your consciousness when you get sleep paralysis? Something that gives you a glimpse of the shadow people that are all around us, waiting to eat our souls? hurry, call the Ghostbusters!!!

This is a post I made about my very first experience with sleep paralysis, it was posted a long time ago. I'm quite familiar with what sleep paralysis is, I've studied up on it quite a bit since.

Here.

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

This is a post I made about my very first experience with sleep paralysis, it was posted a long time ago. I'm quite familiar with what sleep paralysis is, I've studied up on it quite a bit since.

Here.

Is it true that sleeping on your back can cause sleep paralysis to happen? I've heard people say it, therefore, I never sleep on my back