Tucked deep in the woods outside of Arkwright, New York, stands an eerie stone house perched above a cave. Locals have long whispered about the strange events surrounding this place, but one incident in 1974 left the entire town stunned—and the mystery has never been solved.

On October 17, 1974, four friends—Mark Ellison, Sarah Mills, James Wheeler, and Lisa Crane—set out to explore the abandoned house and the cave beneath it, known locally as “Devil’s Mouth.”

They were excited to discover what lay inside, but when they didn’t return that evening, their families grew worried. A search party was launched, but there was no sign of the group—just their car parked near the old logging trail leading to the house.

Three days later, Sarah, James, and Lisa appeared at a gas station miles away from the site, dirty, confused, and clearly traumatized. They couldn’t remember where they had been or how they got there. The only clear memory they shared was of entering the cave and hearing strange noises—footsteps, voices—echoing from the depths. But Mark? He wasn’t with them, and they couldn’t explain why.

When authorities searched the cave again, they found three sets of footprints leading out—but Mark’s were missing. He returned later, but he has never spoken about what happened inside “Devil’s Mouth.” Shortly after, Mark moved away and cut all ties with his friends, leaving Arkwright behind for good.

Locals still avoid the cliffside house and its cave. The few who dare to approach say there’s something unsettling about the place—something watching, waiting, just beyond the darkness.

Would you dare explore “Devil’s Mouth”? Some who’ve tried never came back.