Xylaria polymorpha
Fungus

Description
Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as dead man's fingers, is a saprobic fungus. It is a common inhabitant of forest and woodland areas, usually growing from the bases of rotting or injured tree stumps and decaying wood. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Xylaria polymorpha
Higher classification: Xylaria
Division: Ascomycota
Order: Xylariales
Rank: Species
Class: Sordariomycetes

I dreaded looking at this but I decided to be brave because you mentioned me in the thread title. When I first saw it, I thought it was a Troll's toes. I hope I never see it in real life!

lol me either. Says it likes wooded areas

Never heard of this, Sallyanne; damn does look like ugly toes. lolol