Explore the spooky corridors of the Willard Library and unearth the haunting tales of the Grey Lady ghost and why this historic library is a must-visit for paranormal enthusiasts.

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The Grey Lady of Willard Library

Fabled Collective explores mysteries, legends, myths, lore, ghosts, and fairy tales. Investigation of these tales of woe often reveal grim details that have been long hidden in the dark corners of history. Every story is a mix of both fact and fiction, and so are our episodes. We'll tell you a story, and then we'll tell you the truth. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes even our best fiction isn't as riveting as the facts.

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Dive into the depths of Savannah, Georgia’s haunting past with our latest podcast episode on the Old Candler Hospital and its mysterious underground tunnel. Unearth the chilling tales and hidden histories of one of Georgia's oldest hospitals, where the echoes of the yellow fever epidemics still whisper through the corridors. This episode is a riveting journey into the heart of darkness, with local lore at its center. With atmospheric storytelling and a touch of spooky, we'll transport you to a place where history's shadowy secrets come to life. Tune in to "The Underground Morgue of Savannah" – it's not just a podcast episode; it's an immersive experience into a forgotten chapter of Southern history. Don't miss this journey into the past – listen now and feel the pulse of Savannah's dark and fascinating heritage! Promo: Southern Gothic

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The Underground Morgue of Savannah

In this episode of the Fabled Collective podcast, we delve deep into the ancient and mystical folklore surrounding the mysterious creature known as the Winter Wolf. This isn't just a tale of an ordinary wolf – the Winter Wolf is a being of legend, shrouded in the icy mists of time and lore.

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Whispers of the Winter Wolf

In the eerie twilight of superstition and science, fairy rings stand as enigmatic symbols at the crossroads of the mystical and the mundane. Whispered in folklore as the nocturnal dance floors of capricious fairies, these circles ensnare the unwary traveler in a timeless grip, spinning tales of lost time and otherworldly encounters. Yet, beneath this spectral veil lies a more earthly, yet no less haunting truth: a silent, creeping network of fungi, expanding in ghostly circles, consuming the very essence of the soil. These rings, whether marked by lush verdure or deadened grass, are nature's own cryptic signature, a reminder that even in the clarity of science, the world retains its shadowy mysteries and unspoken enchantments.

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The Rings of Fairies

In the shadowed corners of the Victorian era, death wasn't just an event; it was an art form. Wrapped in layers of ritual and superstition, Victorian funeral customs created an eerie dance with the departed. From post-mortem photographs where the deceased posed eerily alive, to mourning jewelry crafted from the hair of the lost, every tradition was steeped in significance. The mourners, draped in black crepe, observed strict mourning periods, their attire shifting in subtle ways as time passed. Whispered tales told of spirits communicating through seances, while ornate headstones and crypts ensured the dead were memorialized in grandeur. Dive deep into the chilling world of Victorian mourning practices, where the boundaries between life and death were delicately blurred. Dive in… if you dare.  Music: Ghostpocalypse – 6 Crossing the Threshold by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Novel mentioned: Bellman and Black by Diane Setterfield https://www.dianesetterfield.com/books/bellman-and-black/ Keywords: Victorian era, funeral customs, mourning rituals, post-mortem photography, seances, mourning jewelry. Support the show 


The Grey Lady of Willard Library

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