Every state has its shadows and specters— and Indiana is in a heightened state of paranormal. Known for its rolling farmlands, dense forests, and winding rivers, the Hoosier State hides more than just cornfields. Beneath its quiet towns and rustic landscapes lurk legends that have endured for centuries—monsters whispered about around campfires, chronicled in newspapers, and even reported in modern times.

Here are five of the most legendary creatures said to roam Indiana, where myth, history, and eerie encounters blur.

The following written confession was submitted via email: ...I had encounter with my brother probably about 13 years ago that has changed my life, left me with permanent anxiety and fears and have spent every year since researching online, watching every ghost show and paranormal show trying to find something to help me understand what my brother and I encountered...