The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories and Folklore

Poignant Kentucky ghost story about the power of a mother's love and how it stretches even beyond the grave. Adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey.

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After the tragic loss of his wife, a grieving farmer wanders deep into the hollows of Eastern Kentucky, stumbling upon a village that seems like paradise. In Burning Creek, there are no cemeteries and no one ever dies. But Sam Dylan soon discovers that the town's "eternal life" comes at a gruesome price. A classic Southern folk horror tale about the true cost of immortality. Written by Craig Dominey and told by Lanny Gilbert. Read the full story here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-town-without-death/ Listener Advisory: This Appalachian legend contains graphic descriptions of ritualistic violence and disturbing macabre themes. Listener discretion is advised. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Town Without Death" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard Photography: Marc del Santro The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #TheTownWithoutDeath #FolkHorror #AppalachianGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #KentuckyLegends #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #SpookyTales

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Deep in the coal mining country of Kentucky, Henry Jacobs spends his days in the darkness of the earth. But when a terrifying accident occurs underground, Henry experiences an eerie encounter that defies explanation. "No Greater Love" is a bone-chilling Kentucky ghost story about a devotion that reaches from beyond the grave to the deepest hollows of a mountain mine. Additional reading: Coal Mining in Appalachia FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "No Greater Love" was written by Jim McAmis and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard Music: Alton Leonard Episode Photography: Library of Congress The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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For years, the antique grandfather clock stood silent, a dusty relic of a bygone era. But when it suddenly begins to tick again, it signals more than just the passing of time. "The Ticking Clock" is a gripping supernatural mystery about a family secret that refuses to be ignored and a haunting rhythm that counts down to a terrifying revelation. Read the full story and see the history of the clock here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-ticking-clock/ FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Ticking Clock" was written by Lanny Gilbert and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard Photo of clock by Thomas Claveirole. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #TheTickingClock #HauntedClock #GeorgiaGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #SupernaturalMystery #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #FamilySecrets

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Deep in the marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, something is watching from the shadows. In Gullah-Geechee folklore, the "Plat-eye" is a terrifying shapeshifter that guards hidden treasures and lures the unwary into the swamps. "The Plat-Eye" is a haunting regional ghost story about a man who discovers that some secrets are better left buried. Narrated by Veronica Byrd. Read the full story and the history of Gullah folklore here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-plat-eye/ FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Plat Eye" was written and told by Veronica Byrd. Audio Production: Henry Howard Music by Whit Connah The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #ThePlatEye #GullahFolklore #LowcountryGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #GeorgiaGhostStories #Shapeshifter #UrbanLegends #TheMoonlitRoad

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They say some folks are too mean for Heaven and too ornery for Hell. "The Meanest Man" is a classic Southern tall tale about a man so wicked that even the Devil thinks twice about claiming his soul. Experience this humorous and haunting Savannah legend of a man who tries to outsmart the afterlife. Read the full story here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-meanest-man/ FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Meanest Man" was adapted from folklore by Babs Bagiransky with Craig Dominey Storyteller: Babs Bagriansky Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #TheMeanestMan #SavannahLegends #SpanishMoss #SouthernFolklore #TallTales #GeorgiaGhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #OriginStories

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A tragic tale of forbidden love and a broken heart that manifests in the natural world. "The Bleeding Heart Dove" explores the origins of the beautiful but sorrowful bird that carries a crimson mark upon its breast—a permanent reminder of a devotion that transcended life itself. Read the full story and see the illustrations here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-bleeding-heart-dove/ FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Bleeding Heart Dove" was adapted from folklore by Sherry Norfolk. Storyteller: Sherry Norfolk Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #BleedingHeartDove #NatureMyths #SouthernFolklore #OriginStories #Folktales #TheMoonlitRoad #SpookyRomance #LegendOfTheDove

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Near the mouth of Dunbar Creek on Georgia's St. Simons Island, locals tell of a section of swampy marshland where some fishermen still refuse to cast their lines. It is the site of a powerful act of resistance by the Igbo people, who chose the water over a life of bondage. Listen to storyteller Evelyn McCray share this haunting version of the "flying African" myth, where the sounds of rattling chains and a defiant chant still drift through the marsh at night. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Ibo Landing" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Evelyn McCray Audio Production: Henry Howard Photo by Trish Hartmann. Licensed by CC BY 2.0 The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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In the heart of New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery sits a magnificent red granite crypt that locals once called "The Flaming Tomb". It belongs to Josie Arlington, the most notorious madam of the city's infamous Storyville red-light district. For decades, witnesses claimed the tomb's stone urns would burst into ghostly flames and the bronze statue of a girl at the door would vanish into the night. Listen to storyteller Cathy Kaemmerlen share the haunting tale of a woman who built a fortune in the city of sin, only to find that New Orleans high society—and perhaps the spirits themselves—would never let her rest in peace. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Flaming Tomb" was written and directed by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen Music: Jez Graham Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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In this classic Uncle Remus folktale, the crafty Brer Rabbit and his clever friend Brer Coon team up to secure an easy dinner. Discover how Brer Coon uses a "playing dead" trick to outsmart the local frogs and fill his belly without breaking a sweat. Written by Joel Chandler Harris, this story captures the wit and survival themes central to African American oral traditions. Read the full story and explore the history of trickster tales here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/how-brer-coon-gets-his-meat/ FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "How Brer Coon Gets His Meat" was originally collected from folklore by Joel Channdler Harris. Adapted by Akbar Imhotep with Craig Dominey Storyteller: Akbar Imhotep Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #BrerRabbit #BrerCoon #AfricanAmericanFolklore #UncleRemus #TricksterTales #SouthernFolklore #AnimalFables #TheMoonlitRoad  

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