STORY SUBMISSIONS & FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS

2002

Crow, WV

It was raining outside, a bit chilly, a really horrible day when I think back on it. My cat had escaped outside when I got home. She wasn’t allowed out because we had one get hit by a car and another taken by coyotes, so we just wanted to keep her safe.

Anyway, we live in a very rural area adjacent to a good stretch of forest and a long field. So, I was chasing the cat through the grass, drenched and covered in mud. She looked back and saw that I was still following and bolted towards the treeline. I followed after her, yelling and telling her to stop or come back; she ignored me, of course. I saw her jump into some thick brush and disappear. I was so aggravated with her.

So, I went back home and got a raincoat, boots, and a flashlight. I started walking back to where I saw her when I heard someone from my left shout,…