Don't Look Behind You: 6 Terrifying US Myths

24th March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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Skinwalkers

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The Jersey Devil

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Mothman

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Wendigo

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Snallygaster

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Goatman

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