California Homesteader's Encounter with a Colossal Shadow Canine
Posted Thursday, February 06, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
A haunting tale of a mysterious creature on a California property has been making the rounds on YouTube, and I couldn't resist sharing it with our fellow Bigfoot believers. The story comes from the YouTube channel Dixie Cryptid, where a man shares his chilling experiences of living on a remote piece of land in the Analou Valley.
The property is situated against the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains, next to Devil's Punchbowl park. The man describes the energy of the land as strange, neither hostile nor friendly, but definitely claiming the property as its own. He mentions subtle rumbles that vibrate through his body, a reminder of the San Andreas fault that runs beneath the land.
The previous owners, an elderly couple who operated a horse rescue business, had lived on the property for 25 years before the lady passed away. The man describes feeling a longing in the previous owner's eyes when he mentioned the strange energy of the land, hinting at a deeper connection to the property.
Sleep paralysis and shadowy figures were a common occurrence for the man during his first few months on the property. He describes the oppressive presence of the dark shapes and their hissing tones that whispered just barely above a whisper. After weeks of enduring the nightly terror, the man finally stood up to the entities, demanding they leave him alone. Since that night, the shadows and whispers have not returned.
However, the feeling of being watched has grown stronger, especially at night. The man's three wolf hounds have also sensed the presence, stopping dead in their tracks and refusing to move when the creature is near. The man describes it as a massive K9 shape, low to the ground and completely black.
One night, the man witnessed something massive moving just beyond the fence. Its shape was indistinct, but its sheer size ruled out any ordinary predator. The creature seemed to glide without effort, but its motion fragmented and shuddered, as if it existed in flashes and wasn't entirely bound to the same reality as the man.
Two glowing orbs, unmistakably eyes, shone with a faint otherworldly luminescence, reflecting a light that wasn't there. The eyes locked onto the man, unblinking and impossibly knowing. He couldn't move, pinned in place by the creature's gaze.
The presence has lingered, and the man has come to respect the land and its mysterious inhabitant. He has struck an uneasy truce, never challenging the creature's boundaries and always feeling its watchful gaze.
This chilling tale is a fascinating reminder of the mysterious creatures that may be lurking in the shadows, just beyond the fence. If you're intrigued by this story, be sure to check out the video on Dixie Cryptid's YouTube channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.