Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into eerie Appalachian lore, where the topic of mimics lurk, captivating unsuspecting hikers and trail walkers within its forests. Tune in to hear about an unsettling dream I had with what I can only describe…as a mimic.

Sources:
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London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1880.
•Available at: Public Domain Review and Internet Archive

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4.Kelley, Darcy, et al.
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