This is the face of a mysterious apparition which confronted a local woman on a lonely stretch of road near Stafford. And this unearthly figure has been dubbed 'The Lady of the Chase'. In recent weeks there has been a rash of sightings of mysterious beasts on Cannock Chase, near Stafford. If these reports are to be believed werewolves, cavemen, panthers and wolves could all be lurking on the Staffordshire beauty spot. And as paranormal investigators from around the globe prepare to converge on the Chase, another eyewitness, 'Linda', has come forward to tell us her disturbing ghost story. "I had what I can only describe as a totally surreal experience whilst driving across Cannock Chase last year," she said. "I had not been able to tell anyone about this apart from my partner. And he encouraged me to contact you following some of the reports you have made in your paper." Linda was returning home after visiting a friend in Pye Green, near Cannock, last November when she was confronted by 'the lady'. "It was about 11.30pm and I decided to cut across the Chase. As I neared Spring Slade Lodge I had to brake hard as a person suddenly stood in the road." After Linda recovered from the shock of the near collision she turned her attention to the figure in front of her car. "In my headlights the form was of a tall female, pale grey in colour. She appeared to be naked but with no visible breasts or genitalia. "Immediately, I was drawn to her eyes --large hypnotic eyes that totally transfixed me. I was in dread and unable to move a muscle. I was aware I was being ' mentally examined' and there was nothing I could do to prevent this." After a couple of minutes the figure turned and walked away into nearby woodland. "It was only when she had disappeared that I could move again," Linda said. "I accelerated away in panic." She told us she has not been able to drive across Cannock Chase since the incident and added: "Sometimes, after a dream, I can see a vivid image of the woman's face with those staring eyes. "I'm not a very good artist, but felt compelled to draw the face of this figure. I call her 'The Lady of the Chase'. Has anyone else seen anything like this?" l Have YOU seen The Lady of the Chase? Call the Post on 01785 212370 or write to us at 35 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ. Alternatively, email lynn_grainger@mrn.co.uk. | 
