A man in Mukoma walked into his mother’s house late at night, only to freeze in terror when he pushed open her bedroom door.
Perched on top of the bed was a small, dark, human-like creature with a long tail, glowing eyes, and a twisted smile—exactly like the Chikwambo his grandmother used to warn them about. It crouched on the blankets, staring directly at him as if it had been waiting. The man’s heart pounded as he stumbled back, unable to understand whether he was seeing a spirit, a curse, or something summoned for protection. The room fell silent, but the creature’s gaze followed him, confirming his worst fear: this was no nightmare—a Chikwambo was truly in his mother’s bedroom
