Grab your marshmallows and settle in by the fire—because this week on Storyteller, we’re taking you deep into the haunted woods of Ohio to uncover one of Appalachia’s creepiest legends: Red Eyes, The Mad Man of Camp Manatoc.

But this episode isn’t your average campfire ghost story… we’ve got special guests—our husbands—joining us around the fire as we swap spooky tales, suspicious noises, and more laughter than we expected. Courtney digs into the bizarre "history" and chilling folklore surrounding a dismembered counselor, a cursed campsite, and a pair of glowing red eyes that still stalk the trees.

Meanwhile, Teresa faces her worst nightmare—not the ghost—but a caterpillar attack (yes, really).

It’s equal parts eerie, hilarious, and pure Appalachian chaos. So grab a blanket, light the fire, and join us for the story that proves some legends never die… they just keep wandering the woods.

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Red Eyes Camp Legend of Manatoc: Ohio

Red Eyes, the Mad Man of Camp Manatoc

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