6 Scary Wendigo & Skinwalker Horror Stories | Scary Stories to Fall Asleep To | Cryptid, Deep Woods
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What is the introduction to the Wendigo and Skinwalker stories?
I honestly don't know where to start or if I'm ready to post this story of mine, but hopefully it'll help. I know you won't believe me, and honestly, I wouldn't blame you. It still doesn't make sense in my own head. I've heard stories about unknown creatures in the woods, but I never thought I'd encounter one myself, you know?
What happened during the hiking encounter with the Wendigo?
I posted another story about some creepy old people I ran into in the woods, but that's nothing compared to this. It might sound like a good horror story to some people, but it haunts me every day. Anyway, here we go. I love hiking. I usually go with my three-year-old German Shepherd, Kyrie, and let her roam off-leash since we prefer secluded places.
How did the creature reveal itself in the meadow?
I've hiked all over the mountains in Utah but wanted to find a new trail not too far from home. I have an app, All Trails, that tells me about nearby hikes, whether they're challenging, if there are any reviews, and if they're dog-friendly. I was scrolling through it, hoping to find something new, and to my surprise, there was a listing I hadn't seen before.
What was the narrator's experience during the chase?
I don't remember the name, but it was at the bottom of the list with just one review that said good. I thought it was odd because people usually leave detailed reviews, but I figured maybe it just wasn't popular. The next day, Kyrie and I packed our gear and set out.
How did the situation escalate at the waterfall?
i always carry a first-aid kit extra food a knife and other emergency items in case i get lost it's important to note that kairi eats raw meat so i brought some along in her little blue backpack planning to feed her later when it got warmer
What happened after the attack on Kairi?
where i live you drive through a long canyon with many roads branching off toward different trails this one was farther than i'm used to but i was excited to try something new and kairi always whines until we arrive i followed the directions on my phone and ended up on a narrow hidden road No wonder I've never heard of this place, I thought, because it was so tucked away in the mountain.
What were the narrator's feelings following the encounter?
The road only fit one car, so I was nervous about meeting another car head on. Luckily, none ever came. When I reached the parking lot, if you could even call it that, I saw space for maybe three cars total, all crammed together. It was tiny, so I parked with my car facing out just in case.
What lessons can be learned from these experiences in the woods?
I worried it might be private property, but the app didn't say anything, so I shrugged it off, got Kairi out, and we headed for the trail. Although I didn't see any other cars, I initially kept Kairi on her leash in case there were bikers around. after about 30 minutes without seeing a soul i let her off leash the first half was steep but it was a beautiful hike we were deep in the woods and i felt at peace i used to wear headphones while hiking but stopped so i could listen to the forest it was still early and i wore a light jacket planning to feed kairi her breakfast when it got warmer Now, before anyone points it out, I know. Carrying raw meat was absolutely stupid and ignorant. I'd never seen a bear, wolf, or anything else scary, so I got cocky and figured it would be fine. I learned my lesson that day. No need to tell me I was dumb. I already know. Anyway, here's where the bad part begins. The trail leveled out into an easier path. At the top, through the trees, I could see a beautiful open meadow.
Beyond it, I could hear a river and a waterfall. The trail circled the meadow, and it was all stunning. The mountains in the background, the sound of rushing water. It was one of the most gorgeous places I'd ever hiked. kairi and i were near the center of the meadow when she stopped in front of me and stared straight ahead she usually walked a bit ahead of me so when she stopped like that i trusted her instincts and stopped too before i even looked the smell hit me a strong rotting odor that burned my nose and made my eyes water i lifted my shirt over my nose feeling sick and turned to see what kairi was staring at in the middle of the meadow stood a deer ive seen does before but never a buck and its antlers were enormous think the deer spirit in princess mononoke it was breathtaking but that smell was unbelievable the deer was facing away from us looking toward the mountains
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the introduction to the Wendigo and Skinwalker stories?
0:20–0:39
2
What happened during the hiking encounter with the Wendigo?
0:39–1:01
3
How did the creature reveal itself in the meadow?
1:01–1:23
4
What was the narrator's experience during the chase?
1:23–1:39
5
How did the situation escalate at the waterfall?
1:39–1:55
6
What happened after the attack on Kairi?
1:55–2:18
7
What were the narrator's feelings following the encounter?
2:18–2:38
8
What lessons can be learned from these experiences in the woods?
2:38–1:05:16
Speakers
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