Urban Legends – World Weekly Informer

16Aug

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Phenomena

The Vanishing Hitchhiker of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, a bustling metropolis with a rich history, is also home to one of the most enduring urban legends in America: the Vanishing Hitchhiker. This ghostly figure, often seen along Archer Avenue, is said to be the spirit of a young woman who died tragically in the 1930s. Known as "Resurrection Mary," she has been the subject of countless eyewitness accounts and has become an integral part of Chicago’s mythos. The accounts typically begin with a motorist driving along Archer Avenue late at night. They notice a young woman, dressed in a white gown, walking along the side of the road. The driver stops to offer her a ride, and she accepts, saying she needs to get to Resurrection Cemetery. During the drive, the woman is quiet, often staring out the window. As they approach the ce...

5Aug

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Cryptids

New Bigfoot Sighting

In the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest, a recent sighting of Bigfoot has stirred up excitement and curiosity among locals and enthusiasts. The legendary creature, also known as Sasquatch, has long been a subject of fascination, with countless stories and reported encounters over the years. This latest sighting, near a remote hiking trail in Washington State, adds another chapter to the enduring mystery. The encounter occurred when a group of friends, out for an afternoon hike, noticed something unusual in the woods. "We were just walking along, enjoying the scenery, when we heard this loud rustling in the underbrush," recounted Emma Davis, one of the hikers. "At first, we thought it might be a bear, but then we saw it. It was huge, covered in dark fur, and standing on two legs. I...

2Aug

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East Coast Legends

New Alligator Sightings in New York

A new sighting of an alligator in a New York City sewer has prompted renewed interested in finding the reptiles. In recent years, the rumors about the urban legend had seemed to die down, but the recent sighting has revived one of the city's most enduring tales. And it’s all thanks to a sanitation worker who reported his startling encounter deep below the city streets. James Roberts, a veteran worker with the Department of Environmental Protection, claimed to have seen what he described as a "large, scaly creature" while performing routine maintenance in a sewer tunnel in Lower Manhattan. "I’ve heard the stories, but I never believed them," Roberts said. "But then I saw it. At first, I thought it was just a big rat or maybe a stray dog that got lost down there, but as I got closer, I re...

9Jul

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Cryptids

Chupacabra Spotted in Texas

In a small rural community in southern Texas, recent reports of a Chupacabra sighting have reignited interest in one of the most notorious cryptids of modern folklore. The creature, known for its supposed blood-sucking tendencies and eerie appearance, was allegedly spotted by a local resident just after sunset, sending shockwaves through the otherwise quiet town. Maria Hernandez, a long-time resident of the area, described her encounter with what she believes was a Chupacabra. "I was out feeding the chickens when I noticed something strange moving near the treeline," Hernandez recalled. "It was unlike any animal I've ever seen. It was hairless, with spines along its back and glowing red eyes. When it looked at me, I felt a chill run down my spine. Then, it let out this hig...