Story 1, the Monkey Man of Delhi

Urban legends exist around the world, mostly to keep us from parking in dark places at night

or from talking to creepy kids with dark coloured eyes.

But what happens when an urban legend goes viral, causing so much panic that people begin

to die because of it? That's precisely what happened in

India in 2001 when residents reported some 350 terrifying encounters with

what would eventually become known as the monkey man of Delhi. So, Delhi, the bustling capital of India, is home to nearly 33 million people.

Not only is it vast, it is also one of the most densely populated cities on earth, with an

astounding 29,000 people per square mile.

From towering high-rises to sprawling slums, this bustling metropolis positively teams with life.

Despite its status as a major economic hub, however,

the city's inhabitants face significant challenges in the early 2000s.

Unemployment and under-employment were widespread amidst the then population of 14 million, and the city's strained infrastructure struggled to keep up.

Slums expanded rapidly with many residents lacking access to clean water,

sanitation or education.

These dire conditions were worsened by terrible air quality, with parts of the city perpetually

shrouded in a toxic fog from burning refuse, vehicle emissions and industrial

pollution.

To add to the misery, power companies implemented rolling blackouts, plunging poorer neighborhoods into darkness

for hours at a time.

It was into this chaotic environment that one of the most bizarre cryptids on record first appeared.

Said to be anywhere from four to eight feet tall,

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