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In this true scary story, we hear about what started as childhood summers in the remote Allegheny Mountains to solitary camping trips as a young adult. It was there where one man believed he understood the woods of West Virginia. He had the directions and knew the trails. But during one late-night hike back to his car, the forest changed. The insects stopped making noise, and suddenly he heard a large creature chasing after him.
Was it a predator? A legend? Or something far older that still lingers in those mountains?
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Was it a predator? A legend? Or something far older that still lingers in those mountains?
You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.
You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincov
Editing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com
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