The Other Side

So, my first real post is about something that has fascinated me all my life. Over the years I have heard more than one person mention seeing a man in a black hat. Now, being from Texas you would assume that they've just been watching old Westerns. But, not so. This man is usually only seen when a person is falling asleep or at least letting their minds drift. I say it is a man because he is always described as one. He is always pale and there is never any mention of hair. He is always dressed in black, although the style of the clothes differs from person to person. This is the same for the trademark hat. The man in black has always worn a hat of some kind. It has been described to me as a cowboy hat, bowler, stovepipe, etc.

The man is always seen just staring at the person. I have never heard a story of someone getting touched or attached by the man. Most often he is seen standing at the end of a person's bead staring down at them. Although, I have seen many similar creatures in my day, I have never actually seen this one. But, too many unconnected people have devulged this story to me over the years for me to dismiss it as chance. Also, I am not so sure that this "man" is actually one man at all, but several. So, I leave this post open for anyone who has either seen this man, or know someone who has. I know I've always enjoyed this story, especially late at night.