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It was growing at an alarming rate that was most certainly inhuman – and stopped only when it reached anywhere from 6 to 10 feet in length. The next thing to spring out were the claws, followed by the hideous fur and feathers that seemed to appear out of nowhere. When the Devil transformed, it is said that it sprouted horns from the top of its head first. The creature is known to have had an impressive transformation that makes it one of the most interesting cryptids, while also one of the most difficult to believe in. The Jersey Devil is known to be both terrifying and disgusting – largely due to its horrendous appearance. Either way, after killing some or all of those gathered in the room, it flew up the chimney and into the woods where it still resides to this day. Some versions say that everyone but its parents were slaughtered. The creature then killed the midwife and many of the friends that had gathered in the room. It sprouted a pair of leathery wings and finally unfurled its hideous transformation to the room. The infant began growing at an alarming rate and suddenly resembled a strange cross between a wyvern and a farm animal. Its hands became claws and its feet became hooves. The innocent face of the child turned into that of an ugly goat (or horse according to some legends). At first, it appeared to be normal and of good health. At last, the child was born and all of the Leeds’ family and friends rushed into the room to see the new child. They waited in the next room while the midwife helped Mother Leeds give birth. On the night that Mother Leeds went into labor, a group of her family and friends were gathered around to welcome the new child into the world. Though she did not know it at the time, this would create the monster that would go on to terrorize the entire state of New Jersey. Angry at her misfortune, she cursed the child in her womb, saying that it would be the devil. However, to poor Mother Leeds’ dismay, she had become pregnant again with her 13th child. After having 12 children she was exhausted and ready to stop giving birth. Mother Leeds went on to have many children (presumably with the British soldier). According to legend, Jane Leeds (sometimes called Mother Leeds) fell in love with a British soldier and was cursed for her transgression (this was around the time of the Revolutionary War). The legends date back to the early 1700’s and claim that this monster can be traced back to one family – the Leeds. The strange creature that haunts the state of New Jersey has origins as old as the United States of America. The Jersey Devil is known to bring misery and misfortune wherever it goes. Should you hear its leathery wings approaching in the night, you’ll know to run. Its bloodcurdling scream will announce its presence and chill all viewers to the core. With cloven hooves and dreadful claws, the Jersey Devil is a formidable foe. The forest is where the Jersey Devil can be found. When traveling through New Jersey, beware of the woods.