The town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, was gripped by fear as reports of a strange, winged creature began to circulate. Witnesses described a creature with glowing red eyes, a humanoid body, and leathery wings. It was said to appear at night, often near the bridge over the Ohio River. Some claimed to have seen it hovering above the town, its eerie silhouette casting long, unsettling shadows. Others reported feeling a sense of dread and unease in its presence. As sightings became more frequent, the creature became known as the Mothman, a haunting symbol of the town's mysterious past.