#mothman sighting

[mothandnessieread]

My main reading goal for 2024 is to focus on reading books I already own and The Handmaid’s Tale was a recent part of that. I originally read this back in college and, while I loved it, it’s still tough to fully enjoy something when you read it for class. I’m so glad I returned to it now and got to fully enjoy it. The writing is so powerful and I seriously cannot recommend it enough (but please check trigger warnings first, of course). Plus, what better timing to reread it than when I’m finally watching the show!

[mg549]

happy final day of mothman month! heres a pic i took driving to point pleasant back in 2016 :]]]

[flusteredfools]

Happy Halloween @naffeclipse !

I'm your secret skeleton and I truly hope you like your gift! And hope you enjoy watching some films with your beloved monsters ❤ thank you for gifting the fandom such wonderful and loving stories! also credit for the heavy duty lifting of their designs to @themeeplord as I took extreme inspiration from their cryptid designs to draw them as creatures/monsters are not my strong suit. (version without the silly décor below)

[itsillchangethislater]

Next picture finally done yippeee. I’ve had a lot of Life happening so this one took forever but I think I’m ready to call it done. There could be some water droplet trails but I am Very Tired so I may end up editing it later. I ended up adding a lot digital detail so I added in my base piece as a comparison!

I loved this moment in the story! It was all so tense and dramatic!! Definitely one of my favorite visual moments from the whole story.

cryptid sightings belongs to @naffeclipse

EDIT: added water streaks!

[thechadfactory]

🖤🦇MEET BABY MOTHMAN!!🦇🖤

PLEASE WELCOME LITTLE BABY MOTHMAN!!! I am so happy with him. I made this little guy because i was bummed about the build a bear mothman plushie looking just like cinnamoroll. I love cinna but I was really hoping to get a mothman with a 3D face, so I made one instead to share with everyone!!

🖤❤️Mothman will be available on Aug. 3rd at 5pm EST!!❤️🖤

[naffeclipse]

How would Cryptid Eclipse suddenly found their Y/N turned into a 'Mothman' (somehow. Maybe like werewolf situation but Mothman)?

Oh, this is fascinating! Perhaps the little hunter received a bite or scratch, a small injury that they've received dozens of times before and watched heal and turn into a scar, and maybe there's a symptom or two but they brush it aside despite their sweetie's complaint. It's nothing that they don't make a tiny note of in their book. Y/N researched beforehand about the potential of the cryptid infecting a human and transforming them into something monstrous, but it's not a werewolf, so there's no need to worry. It'll heal. They're a little feverish but it'll pass. Don't worry, sweetie.

It could be very scary at first. If Eclipse, say, after returning from a little midnight hearty snack, finds a mothman creature in Y/N's bed where their little hunter just was, red glowing eyes round and staring back, Eclipse is going to attack.

Eclipse is furious and blinded by rage and panic for Y/N but strangely, the creature flapping and thrashing over the quilts has the same heartbeat as their little hunter. They keep squawking at Eclipse, calling them by name. The cryptid looks terrified and bewildered, too. It just doesn't make sense until Eclipse stops attacking long enough to hear the beast cry out "Sweetie, it's me!"

Then Eclipse stop, their claws around the fluff of their throat, and ask "Heart?"

Eclipse helps them sit up and stare at them, their body covered in tiny pine green and cream colored scales and their wings are large and angled, decorated in great patterns of mud brown with piercing green eyespots.

You're still their heart, freaking out and trying to make your wings stop knocking into the walls of the airstream while simultaneously trying to grab your book to jot everything down. Eclipse decides they can make one except for the mothman creature they so despise—because it's you.

[inonibird]

Happy Halloween!

[themeeplord]

lol i just imagined cryptid sun/moon death glaring moth man while the moth mans just ✌️😳 then just fades from existence lol

I had to draw it skjfgsalkjfvbafdk

GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN. AND DON’T COME BACK.

This ask might have been for you @naffeclipse, but I’m glad I got it so I got to draw this XD

[cavities-in-reality]

[ghosting-fox]

i just couldn't help it, i had to draw Mothman!Y/N after reading @naffeclipse AU of the Cryptid Sightings AU, i love my Y/Ns being no-surviving-skill-level of oblivious

[mothandnessieread]

Hey, long time no see!

Between life being busy for the last couple months and hitting a couple of reading slumps, I haven’t been very present here. I’m back though, and just in time for one of my busiest reading months of the year! I just recently finished Starseer here by Katya Hern��ndez and I absolutely loved it! Now, onto the 7+ books I have lined up for this month!

What have you all been reading? Any new recs you’d like to share?

[spectralseekerscarlett]

MOTHMAN

The Mothman is another fascinating cryptid with a rich history of sightings and lore. Here’s a detailed look at the Mothman:

Origins and History: The legend of the Mothman began in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the mid-1960s. The first reported sighting occurred on November 12, 1966, when five men digging a grave saw a man-like figure with wings. The most famous sighting happened on November 15, 1966, when two young couples reported a large flying creature with glowing red eyes.

Physical Description: Witnesses describe the Mothman as a humanoid figure standing between 6 to 7 feet tall, with a wingspan of 10 to 15 feet. Its most distinctive features are its large, glowing red eyes and its ability to fly at high speeds, often described as having bat-like or moth-like wings.

Behavior and Sightings: The Mothman is often reported to be seen around the Point Pleasant area, particularly near the old TNT area, a former World War II munitions site. Sightings often describe the creature as being able to fly without flapping its wings and emitting a high-pitched screech. It is sometimes seen standing in the middle of the road or chasing cars at high speeds.

Explanations and Theories: There are several theories about what the Mothman could be. Some suggest it might be a species of large bird, such as a sandhill crane or an owl, misidentified due to its unusual size and behavior. Others believe it could be a supernatural entity or an alien. Skeptics often attribute sightings to mass hysteria or hoaxes.

Cultural Impact: The Mothman has become a significant part of Point Pleasant’s identity, with annual festivals, a museum, and a statue dedicated to the creature. The legend was popularized by John Keel's book "The Mothman Prophecies," which was later adapted into a film in 2002. The Mothman has also appeared in various other media, including television shows, documentaries, and podcasts.

The Silver Bridge Collapse: One of the most tragic events associated with the Mothman is the collapse of the Silver Bridge on December 15, 1967, which resulted in the deaths of 46 people. Some believe that the Mothman sightings were an omen warning of the impending disaster, while others see it as a coincidence.

The Mothman remains one of the most intriguing and enduring cryptids, with ongoing interest and research into its origins and sightings.

[piixelpaint]

My little contribution to Meep’s magma from this evening (slightly touched up in PS after).

Have my little guy doing a frighten at the presence of all the demon cryptid DCAs from @naffeclipse’s Cryptid Sightings :>

[cedarcryptid]

I promised dad I wouldn’t knock this one down.

[naffeclipse]

What would Cryptid Sun/Moon do if the Y/N came up to them in a Mothman onesie Pajamas?

The only mothman they'll ever love. They show this by grabbing Y/N and kissing their sweet, silly face under the hood that has dark, fuzzy antennae on it.

[jackbaphomet]

What if...

Eclipse doesn't likes this situation.

@naffeclipse 's cryptid bois

@themeeplord 's designs

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