South Carolina Spookshow

Listener of the show Josh Mast has some wild paranormal stories from Spartanburg involving himself and his family. We'll get into Oakwood Cemetery aka “Hell’s Gate”, haunted objects, sleep paralysis, and much more!

If you have your own spooky story to share, send it to [email protected] or send a DM to any of the socials!

There’s something about Halloween that makes us want to be scared. Maybe it goes back centuries to the nights when people gathered around fires and passed down stories of ghosts, monsters, and the things that go bump in the night.  Eventually, those stories found a new home. The internet.

The term “Creepypasta” emerged from the online world in the 2000s. Short, unsettling stories passed from person to person, copied, pasted, shared, and rewritten until it became an entire genre of modern folklore. This “copy/paste” term eventually merged into “copy pasta” before eventually transforming into “CreepyPasta” to fit the scary storytelling. 

Some are terrifying. Some are disturbing. And some stay with you long after you’ve finished reading them.

Because that’s what a good ghost story does. It doesn’t just scare you. It makes you wonder.

So tonight, turn down the lights…

lock the doors…

Grab your favorite candy and join me for the Halloween CreepyPasta Special here on South Carolina Spookshow.

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Sources

Julia Legare

https://www.creepypasta.com/julia-legare/

Beach

https://www.creepypasta.com/beach/

Blue.mp3

https://www.creepypasta.com/blue-mp3/

The Starry Crown

https://www.creepypasta.com/the-starry-crown/

In this bonus episode, SC-based filmmaker Mark Williams returns to the podcast to talk about all the projects he has in store! We discuss the success of his horror feature Mary's Lake, his upcoming projects, including another horror film Open Casket, the state of independent horror films today, and much more!

Stay up to date with all MAWilliams Films projects!

https://mawilliamsfilms.com/

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Hidden away in the woods of northern Greenville County stands Poinsett Bridge, a stone Gothic bridge built nearly two centuries ago. During the day, it’s a piece of South Carolina history. But when the sun goes down, the stories begin. Strange lights moving through the woods. Voices and screams with no obvious source. Shadowy figures. And legends claim that those who died during the bridge’s construction may still remain there. Some stories say the land itself was already sacred. Others say the dead were buried within the bridge. And some people who have visited after dark swear they experienced something they simply can’t explain. In this episode, we’re heading into the woods of the Upstate... to Poinsett Bridge. Because when the stories have been passed down for generations, the question isn’t just “Is this place haunted?” The question is… “What exactly is still there?” Plus, we'll meet the female ghosts of Charleston’s Unitarian Church Cemetery.  Also, I'll read a short story about two sisters who take the life of a miner in order to steal his gold. And just when they thought they were in the clear, he returned. And this time, he wasn't looking for his stolen gold.

Stay awake. Stay caffeinated. Stay Spooky. 

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Do You Believe These Haunted Tales About Poinsett Bridge?

https://travelersresthere.com/haunted-tales-poinsett-bridge/

"The Female Revenants of the Unitarian Church Cemetery" by Alan Brown from Haunted South Carolina

https://a.co/d/061IV3Oo

"The Miner" by by S. E. Schlosser from Spooky South Carolina

https://a.co/d/02zvppA3

Your source for all things spooky in the Palmetto State. Created and hosted by Blake Moseley.

June 24th, 1972. Fourteen-year-old Michael Steven Akey was near Burton, South Carolina when he got into a car. And then he disappeared. For nearly six years, there was no answer. No goodbye. No explanation. Then on a quiet stretch of Lady’s Island, human remains were discovered. Decades would pass. Technology would change. And eventually, science would put a name to those remains…Michael Akey. But identifying Michael was only the beginning because the person who drove away with him was never identified.

Also, scientists uncovered the fossilized bones of a whale that lived here roughly 24 million years ago near Ridgeville. What was a whale doing in South Carolina?

Plus, out on the dark waters of Lake Hartwell sits a tiny piece of land with a chilling history. A forgotten cemetery surrounded by water and a place locals have come to call Ghost Island. But are the stories of spirits here just legends or is something still lingering among those graves?

Unsolved Carolinas: Michael Akey’s Last Ride

https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/04/15/unsolved-carolinas-michael-akeys-last-ride/

South Carolina's Spooky Island Has An Abandoned Cemetery Rife With Ghostly Tales

https://www.islands.com/2016787/cemetary-ghost-island-lake-hartwell-south-carolina-abandoned-ghosts/

24-million-year-old fossilized whale bones unearthed near Ridgeville

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/24-million-year-old-fossilized-whale-bones-unearthed-near-ridgeville/amp/

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For nearly two centuries, travelers passing through the Sumter National Forest have shared terrified whispers of the Ghost Hound of Goshen. A faithful companion falsely wronged, only to be transformed into an unstoppable phantom that still lurks the historic Old Buncombe Road. It’s a chilling tale of loyalty, betrayal, and a vengeance that outlives the grave.  Plus, the story of Headless Annie that haunts the Old Nazareth Cemetery, and a chilling tale of one man's encounter with the spirit of Brad Stapleman on the Mansworth County Ghost Bridge.

Sources:

Spooky South Carolina: Tales Of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, And Other Local Lore by  S. E. Schlosser

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762764228?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_72KWRX7BHTEMYQH0E5DJ_1&bestFormat=true

Headless Annie

https://www.counton2.com/haunted-history/haunted-history-headless-annie-and-the-old-nazareth-cemetery/

Mansworth County Ghost Bridge

https://www.themoonlitroad.com/mansworth-county-ghost-bridge-south-carolina/r

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At Palmetto Dunes, the nights are quiet, but not always empty. Locals speak of the Blue Lady, a glowing figure seen near lagoons and along shadowy bike trails, often accompanied by an eerie chill. No one knows exactly who she was, but those who’ve encountered her say it’s something they’ll never forget.

In this episode, we explore the mystery behind one of South Carolina’s most chilling coastal legends, then head inland to Berkeley County, a region filled with haunted roads, lingering spirits, and stories tied to old plantations and churches.

Plus, we'll read an eerie excerpt from Sherman Carmichael's Legends and Lore of South Carolina, featuring the haunted Carolina Country Store. 

Blue Lady

https://nypost.com/2024/10/30/lifestyle/blue-lady-ghost-famously-haunts-this-island-destination-on-stormy-nights/

Berkeley Haunts

https://www.berkeleyobserver.com/2014/10/10/10-haunted-places-berkeley-county/

Legends and Lore of South Carolina by Sherman Carmichael

https://a.co/d/0d2CyAOL

In the late 1980s, a brutal murder shook a quiet community. Justin Turner, a young man with his whole life ahead of him, was found dead under circumstances that still raise questions today. The mystery surrounding this tragic event spans over 30 years with many twists and turns along the way. 

Plus, the Old Stone Church has a long history and is probably best known for its haunted graveyard. It’s the burial site for one of South Carolinas most infamous ghosts, Eliza Huger aka The Witch Queen of Clemson.

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Who Killed 5-year-old Justin Turner?

https://whatliesbeyond.boards.net/thread/8140/who-year-old-justin-turner

News articles and Youtube clips:

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/arrests-in-1989-berkeley-county-cold-case-child-killed/article_8898ba24-afd8-11ee-be52-17f8e18a3d9a.html#

https://apnews.com/article/justin-turner-cold-case-south-carolina-dropped-2ae3a922f47397ed7a6c6f8db2341765#

https://youtu.be/DgUO0fOH4go?si=2cwpgfz2ZqjeVA5e

https://youtu.be/GuDO6Hmav_Y?si=9F94KcAtEwl9hG2g

https://youtu.be/kMgxVhQQQVw?si=-FtTPrEgCN4Mu5B0

Appalachian Ghost Stories

https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/appalachian-ghost-stories

Old Stone Church

https://www.scpictureproject.org/pickens-county/old-stone-church.html/amp

In this episode, I have a chat with Mark A. Williams to discuss the upcoming horror film Mary's Lake. Filmed right here in Sumter, the movie is a supernatural thriller written and directed by Mark and features tons of local talent. We'll get into the inspiration behind the film, Mark's biggest influences, and much more. Be sure to follow @MAWilliamsFIlms on social media to stay up to date on its progress!

You can watch a trailer for Marys Lake here:

https://youtu.be/tlgJ8FPCWTU?si=CkTtWDaY_4GmK2dT