Arcane Carolinas

Have you ever walked into a room and smelled a phantom's cigar? Join Charlie and Michael for the true and tragic history--and subsequent haunting--surrounding a fireman and a firehouse in Charlotte, NC!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

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Did you know the Cape Fear River has a centuries-old mermaid legend--and it kinda-sorta ties to our favorite Revolutionary War villain? And have you heard the vicious tale of the Santer? Join Charlie and Michael live from Durham's beautiful South Regional Library as they dive deep into the waters of myth, folklore, and newspaper archives!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

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Battleship North Carolina has a distinguished history as part of the Allied victory in World War Two, and for decades has served as a living museum and monument to that effort and to the technological innovations in its design. But it's also one of the most haunted places in the Carolinas! Come aboard for a deep dive discussion with Charlie and Michael about one of the Carolinas' most iconic locations!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

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• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

Contact us!

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What's that sound racing down the road outside at night? Could it be the ghost of a horse in search of its fallen rider? Join Michael, Charlie, and special guest Tally Johnson for a deep dive into the history behind a local legend, a couple of quick companion stories from Tally, and a surprise eye-witness account from the convention audience!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

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• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

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We've discussed the Grey Man of Pawley's Island, SC, and the other Grey Man of Pawley's Island, SC, and we've discussed Theodosia Burr, the Grey Lady of South Carolina, so now it's time to talk about the other Grey Lady of South Carolina! Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into the multiple histories funneling into one of the Palmetto State's more obscure legends!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

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• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

Contact us!

[email protected]

Behold the return of an old "friend"! Recorded live at Ret-Con 2025

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

Follow us!

• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

Contact us!

[email protected]

Join Charlie and Michael on a deep-dive into the bizarre world of primate agression, recorded live at Ret-Con 2025!

OUT NOW: Arcane Carolinas Volume 3 by Charlie Mewshaw! Foreword by Jason Tapp of SpookyCLT!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

Follow us!

• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

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What's big, weird, and extremely niche? The Grafton Monster, that's what! Join us for the first of a THREE-PART live episode recorded at Ret-Con 2025!

Also, a couple of tickets got returned by some folks who can't make it on Thursday, September 11, for the Arcane Carolinas Spooky Season Kickoff, so grab 'em while you can if you want to go!

OUT NOW: Arcane Carolinas Volume 3 by Charlie Mewshaw! Foreword by Jason Tapp of SpookyCLT!

Links:

• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
• Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
• SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
• Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)

Follow us!

• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

Contact us!

[email protected]

Just a quick reminder for folks who may not see the Facebook posts: our Spooky Season Kickoff is at Arcana in Durham, NC, on September 11! Tickets are free, and there are only a handful left. It'll also be a launch party for Arcane Carolinas Volume 3!

Get your Spooky Season Kickoff tickets here!

We know plenty of legends based on and built around real people, from the Hunter of Purgatory Mountain to Lavinia Fisher to Hezekiah Jones. But how often do we see a legend spring up around a person as events unfold? Join Charlie and Michael for the summer road trip episode about a notorious driver and a couple of legend-encrusted vehicles!

Links:

• Children of Solitude (Michael's new horror novel!)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
• Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)

Follow us!

• Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
• Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
• Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
• Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr

Contact us!

[email protected]