Man in the Black Cape—Urban Legend

Man in the Black Cape—Urban Legend

A Chapter by Steven Cash
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Another Urban Legend

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This is one Urban Legend that I didn't author, but I felt I had to share with you all. The author is unknown, as the story has been around for a while and has 'changed hands' a lot. Yet and still, I had to share this with you.
I DO NOT CLAIM OWNERSHIP!!!

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If you stand alone at the corner of Church St. and Market St. in Charleston, South Carolina at 3 AM, you see a man coming down Church St. wearing a black hat and black cape with stringy white hair and weathered skin. He'll stop at one of the two corners directly across from where you are standing and start to walk the corner directly opposite from where he is standing. When he reaches about halfway (dead center of the intersection) and nobody else has arrived, he'll stop, turn, and look directly at you.

If you do not blink for roughly 20-30 seconds he'll tip his hat to you and walk along his way, disappearing into the dark shadows of the trees that line the streets. Nobody knows what happens if you follow him.

If you do blink before he tips his hat, the very first thing you will see is the man standing directly in front of you. He'll grin maliciously at you and draw a blade hidden in the shaft of the cane and slash you across your throat, but you will not feel a thing. You will, however, pass out and remain in a comatose state until the sun rises over the horizon.

For the next six nights, you will have a recurring dream of the man walking down the street, appearing suddenly before you, and slashing your throat. On the seventh night, the events will replay the same up until he stops in the middle of the intersection. At this point, he'll say, "It's been fun playing with you, boy, but now it's time for you to go. Don't ever let me see you again." He'll then tip his hat and walk away before you wake up.

Nobody knows what happens if you visit the corner a second time.



© 2012 Steven Cash


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I really like your urban legends

Posted 12 Years Ago


Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Thank you much
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"Nobody knows what happens if you visit the corner a second time." Good line, really ends the piece well.

My theory is that he has a bad memory and he'll forget he saw you before.

Do you think that people with sleeping problems would seek him out to get some rest? He does promise to 100% put you to sleep (well... 'a comatose state'. It's sort of the same, right?).

Posted 12 Years Ago


Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Kinda, ish

If you loved this you should read 'Terror of SOHO'

It's another.. read more
When I was younger, I always read urban legend books. I could never get enough of them. I am glad to see this creepy, creepy story. :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Well, you will be happy to see another one then. In 10 minutes I am posting a TOTALLY original ghost.. read more
Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Okay, I posted it
im getting paranoid now..

Posted 12 Years Ago


Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

my mom says 'true that' all the time
Henz

12 Years Ago

lol
Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Hey, I just posted my ghost story. It's totally true and original. Would you mind checking it out. I.. read more
this is exquisite terror. It keeps you engaged, not over the top, makes for an awesome book

Posted 12 Years Ago


Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Thank you so much!
Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Hey, I just posted my ghost story. It's totally true and original. Would you mind checking it out. I.. read more
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Interesting and a little scary. Keep on writing this book I'll be sad if u stop. 100/100 :)

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Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

Hey, I just posted my ghost story. It's totally true and original. Would you mind checking it out. I.. read more
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12 Years Ago

Sure, I'll do it right now
Steven Cash

12 Years Ago

thanks so much

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