Walk down Colon Street near UV Alley at night.
You may feel watched.
You turn your head—nothing.
But when you glance to the side, something moves.
A figure. A shape. Gone as soon as you look directly.
Many call them “shadow people.”
And in this part of Cebu, the stories are growing.
Where It Happens
Most reports come from the stretch between the UV terminal and the alley’s mouth.
Streetlights flicker. Foot traffic slows past 10 p.m.
Vendors pack up. Pedestrians move quickly.
People say the figures appear between the parked vans and dark corners.
Always from the side. Never when looked at directly.
First Encounters
A call center agent said he was walking to get a ride.
He felt someone behind him.
He turned—no one.
He kept walking. Saw a shadow beside him in his left view.
When he turned again, it disappeared.
He now avoids walking there alone.
What People See
Not faces. Not clothes.
Just outlines.
Shapes moving in the corners of your eyes.
Some tall. Some short.
No sound. No contact.
Just movement—then stillness.
Some say they feel cold or anxious when it happens.
Others describe sudden headaches or blurred vision.
Common Times
Sightings happen most often between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Few reports come during the day.
The busier the street, the fewer sightings.
When the crowds thin and the lights dim, more people notice them.
Locals Speak
One vendor said he packed up early after seeing the same shape pass him twice.
“I thought someone was circling me,” he said. “But no one was there.”
A tricycle driver avoids stopping at UV Alley after midnight.
He said passengers have left suddenly, claiming someone was standing too close—only for no one to be there.
What Could It Be?
Doctors say it could be eye fatigue.
Peripheral vision sometimes picks up movement your brain misreads.
Others suggest it’s stress, poor lighting, or sleep deprivation.
Still, why does it happen mostly in one area?
And why do different people report the same thing?
Are There Photos or Video?
Few.
One blurry clip shows a person reacting to something off-camera.
He steps back. Points. Then shakes his head.
Nothing is caught on screen.
Another shows a flash of movement across a parked van’s mirror—too quick to confirm.
There is no solid proof.
Only patterns in what people say.
Beliefs in the Area
Older locals recall stories of spirits that don’t want to be seen.
They appear only when you’re not paying full attention.
They vanish when faced.
Some say they’re signs to stay alert.
Others believe they follow people home.
No harm reported—but the fear remains.
Reactions from Commuters
People now glance more often while walking.
Some wear caps or shades to block side vision.
A few carry mirrors, hoping to catch the shapes directly.
Others refuse to walk the area at night.
One student said he takes a longer route now.
“It’s not worth it,” he said. “I’ve seen enough.”
What You Can Do
If you walk near Colon Street or UV Alley at night:
Stick to the main path
Walk with others
Stay in well-lit areas
Avoid lingering near parked vans or alleys
Trust your instincts
If you feel watched, move.
If something shifts in the corner of your eye, don’t panic.
Just keep walking.
They don’t speak.
They don’t block your path.
But they’re there—just out of reach.
Only seen when you’re not looking straight.
Would you risk turning your head?
Or would you keep walking, eyes forward, never looking to the side?
