A resident of Horizon on the outskirts of El Paso, TX, recounts a chilling encounter near her home. Walking home one evening to avoid being out after dark, Vane tried to steer clear of an aggressive dog when she saw a massive, shadowy figure near a light pole.
The Story
“I live in Horizon, on the outskirts of El Paso, TX. Back then, Horizon wasn’t very populated. My street was the last one, and beyond it was pure desert. One time, I was walking home from my cousin’s house, who lived two streets away. I had decided to leave because my mom had told me not to be home after dark.
As I was getting close to my street, I grew cautious because there was an aggressive dog on the corner. I remember thinking to myself, “Start walking as far away as you can from the dog, so it won’t get territorial and chase you home.” So, I walked on the other side of the road, trying to avoid the dog to get to my house since I needed to pass by it.
As I was looking forward towards the light pole to avoid making eye contact with the dog, I saw this HUGE shadowy figure move quickly from the street behind the light pole to the desert. That thing was not human-shaped. It moved so fast that I couldn’t see its fur or skin, whatever it was. I just saw the shadow move so fast, and I ran for my life straight home.
I still try to think about what it could possibly be, but nothing comes to mind. It was wide and about 6-7 feet tall. I still can’t explain what I saw that day. I have not seen anything since, but I still wonder what it could have been!” – Vane
