This story is told from a perspective of a female. June 4th, 2012... I'll never forget it. On that day, I had encountered someone... Or something that I never want to see again. I'll start from the beginning. My name is Anna and I was 23 years old when it happened. I lived in Chicago, Illinois and I was going through a tough time in my life. As a young adult, I always feared of what happened if I couldnt make it in this world by myself. It's a scary experience being independent, but I told myself I can make it and I will. It was 11 pm when I decided to go out and just walk anywhere. I actually like walking outside at night because it soothes me and I feel at peace when I hear the owls and the crickets. The neighborhood I lived in wasn't so pretty, but it was better than nothing. I don't know how far I walked, but I didn't care. I wanted to keep walking and enjoy the night sky and the stars. By the time I decided to go back home, it was 2:15 am. Sometimes, I'm not aware of how late it is. It was just a moment where I felt so alive when being by myself an not have to listen to people talk so much in my ear. I got to an overpass and as I was walking under it, I was hearing this strange noise. I couldn't make out what it was at first but then when I really listened, it sounded like someone was eating. I was hearing meat being chewed and I also heard crunching sounds too. Like... It sounded like someone was chewing on bones. It sounded so strange and weird that when I decided to keep walking, I felt I stepped on something wet. I looked down to see what it was, but I couldn't make out on it. I decided to reach down and examine it and when I touched it, it smelled strange. Like iron and lint. Then I realized something. It wasn't water, nor was it soda. It was blood. I stood up slowly and didn't make any sounds at all. I was panicking and tried to control my breathing, but I got so scared and so shocked. Suddenly, I could hear the chewing and crunching grow louder and louder. I could see that there was a trail of blood coming from the slope of the overpass. I decided to follow that trail with my eyes and when I did, I could see someone... Or something. It was a pale figure, with it's back hunched. The body was moving as if it was feasting on something like it never ate before. My fears started growing more and I did not want to disturb this thing. I decided to back away slowly and when I did, I stepped on a stick that made a loud cracking sound. The thing quickly stopped and shot it's head up as if it was surprised. I couldn't move and was completely frozen in fear. This thing slowly turned it's head and looked down at me. I couldn't see the face, but I felt it staring right at me. Then I heard a loud thud and something was rolling down the slope. What came down was a half eaten torso. It was so disgusting, I wanted to puke and just run screaming for help. I was still frozen and fear til I heard a loud slap on the slope. I looked up and noticed it started moving ever so slowly towards me. I just stood there, paralyzed, can't even murmur a single sound. Then, fhe hand came into the light. It was a pale hand, with vucious sharp fingernails. So sharp, it could probablt easily tear through my skin. Then it revealed it's face. What I saw, was the most hideous and horrible thing. It wasn't human at all, it was a monster. I was staring at it in it's eyes except... It had no eyes. It was pitch black... Darkness... Evil. The thing then opened it's mouth and let out a hideous and loud screech. It was so horrible sounding, I had to get the hell out of the there. I finally mustered up the courage to run and get the hell out of dodge. I could hear it following me and it wasn't running on 2 feet. It sounded like it was running on all fours. I did everything I could to keep running as fast as I can. I didn't even look back to see how close it was to capture me. I felt myself run out of breath but I kept running. I was runnin til my feet started to bleed and til I started puking up blood. I couldn't hear it anymore but I didn't bother looking back go see if it is still following me. I just kept running and never stopping. I finally reached my house and quickly wen inside. Thankfully, I had a keychain on my necklace so I was quickly able to unlock the door and get myself inside. Then quickly closed it and locked the door. I even ran upstairs into my bedroom and locked myself in the closet and stayed there for the rest of the night. I prayed to whoever the hell was listening, that this thing wasn't following me and if it was, I hoped it won't find me. 5 minutes later, I felt myself grow tired and I ended up passing out instantly. I woke up a few hours later and got out of the closet. I looked at my clock and it was 9:07 am. I felt sort of relieved, but then I quickly checked my entire house to see if it was hiding. Nothing was found. I turned on the T.V. and the news was on. The news anchor said that a man who was missing for an entire month was found dead at the overpass. They said he was viciously devoured and decapitated. There were no traces of what madman could do such a horrible thing like this. But I know what did it. I wanted to call the police and tell them what I saw, but they would think I'm crazy. I just wanted to forget about the whole damn situation and just leave this entire state. I ended up moving out of Chicago and I'm currently in virginia. I now carry a taser and a knife with me in case I encounter anything like that again, which I hope I never do. I still go out at night, but I am now cautious about it. I hope I don't go to another overpass and see this hideous creature ever again. May God help us all.