Velvet Street in Trumbull, Connecticut, is notorious in local folklore as "Dracula Drive" and is rumored to be haunted by the legendary "Melon Heads". The haunting stories focus on bizarre, malformed creatures and strange occurrences reported by nighttime visitors. The Melon Heads are described as small, grotesque, humanoid creatures with oversized, misshapen heads. They are said to be the descendants of institutionalized patients who escaped a nearby asylum or a family accused of witchcraft. After escaping, they allegedly retreated into the secluded woods surrounding Velvet Street, with multiple versions of the legend describing their origins: One version claims that following a fire at a high-security insane asylum around 1860, some inmates escaped and hid in the woods. Their descendants, after years of inbreeding, developed the signature large, misshapen heads. Another origin story suggests the creatures are descendants of a family banished for witchcraft during colonial times. They survived in the wilderness but became deformed due to inbreeding. Those who venture onto Velvet Street at night have reported a variety of unnerving experiences: Mysterious figures and odd shadows are said to be seen on the side of the road and in the surrounding woods. Some tales describe the creatures with glowing orange eyes. Visitors have claimed their cars stalled or inexplicably shut off while driving on the street. Creepy noises and eerie cackling are said to come from the woods after dark. While the street appears to be a peaceful, scenic drive during the day, many report an unsettling change in the vibe at night.