Grab a seat on the porch and keep the lantern lit. Today, the UPIKE Justice Journal is taking a brief detour from our usual case files.

Because it’s Spring Break, we’re taking a breather from the courtroom to explore the shadows of the peaks. In this special short surprise, we’re diving into the eerie, ancient world of Appalachian Folklore.

From things that go bump in the night to the "unspoken rules" of the mountains, this week is all about the legends that have been passed down through generations. Whether you believe in them or not, these stories are woven into the very fabric of mountain life.