In the folklore of Lee County, South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is an entity said to inhabit the swampland of the region. First mentioned in the late 1980s, the purported sightings and damage attributed to the creature yielded a significant amount of newspaper, radio, and television publicity.
Tsul 'Kalu (the Slant-Eyed or Sloping Giant) is a legendary figure in Cherokee Folklore who plays the role of "the great lord of the game", because the Cherokee would blame him for hunting everything. Some also believe Tsul 'Kalu to be the Cherokee version of Sasquatch or Bigfoot because he seems to share several physical and behavioral traits with the creature.
The Ghost Hound of Goshen is described as a decently sized dog with white fur. It is said that the beast holds a grudge against the local townsfolk who killed his innocent master and haunts a stretch of road in the Sumter National Forest.
Cymbees are water spirits that hail from western and central Africa. They live in unusual rocks, gullies, streams, springs, waterfalls, sinkholes, and pools, which areas they effectively “adopt” as territorial guardians. They are said to be able to influence the fertility and well-being of people living in their territory. At the same time, they can and will cause trouble if they are not treated with respect.
The Hudson River Monster (Kipsy) is a cryptid reportedly found in the Hudson River near New York. It is typically described as a large, serpent-like creature with a long, dark body, humps that rise above the water, and a dragon-like head.
The Big Red Eye is a cryptid reportedly found in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. It is typically described as a mysterious, shadowy creature distinguished by a single large, glowing red eye, often seen watching from the darkness before quickly disappearing.
The Gloucester Ghoul is a cryptid reportedly found in Gloucester, Rhode Island. It is typically described as a pale, emaciated humanoid creature with sunken features, glowing eyes, and long limbs, often said to lurk in wooded areas and abandoned spaces.
The Block Ness Monster is a cryptid reportedly found in the waters around Block Island, Rhode Island. It is typically described as a large, serpentine sea creature with a long neck, dark body, and humps that rise above the surface, resembling a smaller version of the Loch Ness Monster.
The Pukwudgies are cryptids reportedly found in Delaware and the surrounding Northeastern woodlands. They are typically described as small, human-like beings with gray or brown skin, large ears, and the ability to appear and disappear at will, often said to be mischievous or even dangerous to humans.
