The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories and Folklore

In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, a pair of traveling newlyweds seeks shelter for the night in a secluded home. They expect a quiet evening of rest, but instead find themselves trapped in a house where the spirits aren't the only ones keeping secrets. Join us for a chilling Cajun ghost story where you'll discover that a marriage built on secrets can be more terrifying than any phantom. 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 "Blinded by Love" was adapted from folklore by 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.    

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In this chilling Cajun ghost story, a miserly father's cruelty toward his only daughter comes back to haunt him during a massive Gulf storm. Experience the atmospheric storytelling of J.J. Reneaux as she weaves a tale of greed, storms, and a supernatural visitor knocking at the door. Will the father survive the night, or will his past finally catch up to him? Read the full story and see the Cajun archive here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/knock-knock-whos-there/ 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 "Knock, Knock, Who's There?" was written by told by JJ Reneaux Recording courtesy of August House Publishers.  Used by permission. 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. #KnockKnockWhosThere #CajunGhostStory #LouisianaFolklore #JJReneaux #SouthernFolklore #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #BayouLegends      

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A Georgia ghost story about a Civil War relic hunter who stumbles across the haunted "Hell Hole" at the Battle of New Hope Church site. As he digs for artifacts in the Paulding County woods, he finds himself face-to-face with the lingering horrors of one of the war's most brutal skirmishes. 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 "Hell Hole" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: John Gentile 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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Terrifying Georgia urban legend of a single woman who wonders why her guard dog starts acting so strangely.   For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Coughing Dog" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Thomas E. Fuller Audio Production: Henry Howard Photography by  Jon Kownacki The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.  

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Deep in the woods of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, a pair of glowing green eyes watches from the darkness. In this episode, we explore the terrifying legend of "Old Green Eyes," a creature that has haunted the Georgia battlefield since the smoke cleared in 1863. From Civil War burial parties to modern-day park ranger sightings, discover why this spectral figure remains one of the most feared hauntings in the American South.  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 "Green Eyes of Chickamauga Battlefield" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: John Gentile 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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What are those low, guttural growls echoing through the local cemetery at night? In this episode, we explore the terrifying legend of the Graveyard Dogs. Written by Wendy Webb, this story follows a group of unsuspecting visitors who learn the hard way that some burial grounds are protected by a pack of spectral hounds that never let a "trespasser" go unpunished. 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 "Graveyard Dogs" was written and told by Wendy Webb  This story was recorded as part of a compilation CD for the live Halloween storytelling event A Tour of Southern Ghosts. This event is put on each year by ART Station at Georgia's famous Stone Mountain Park.  Audio Production: Henry Howard Overgrown Cemetery photo by Chris Denny. 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.    

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Was it Santa, or a visitor from the other side? On a quiet Christmas Eve, a plate of cookies disappears, sparking a family mystery that blurs the line between holiday magic and the supernatural. Join us for "The Missing Cookies," a heartwarming yet haunting Southern Christmas ghost story perfect for a cold winter's 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 "The Missing Cookies" was written and directed by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Babs Bagriansky Audio Production: Henry Howard Photo "Food for Santa" by Ann. Licensed under C.C. 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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Can a mere mortal outwit the Devil? In this episode, we share a classic Georgia folktale about a blacksmith who refuses to surrender his soul without a fight. With a clever plan and the help of a local witch, he prepares a series of traps that leave the Devil wishing he'd never set foot in Georgia. It's a humorous and haunting "trickster" tale perfect for listeners who love seeing the underdog come out on top. Read the full trickster tale here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/deal-with-the-devil/ For another version of this story, but more Halloween-themed, be sure to listen to our story "Why Is A Jack O' Lantern Named Jack?" Why is a Jack-O'-Lantern Named Jack? : The Moonlit Road 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 "Deal With The Devil" was written by David Hirt This story was originally recorded as part of a compilation CD for the live Halloween storytelling event A Tour of Southern Ghosts. This event is put on each year by ART Station at Georgia's famous Stone Mountain Park. This event is one of the best storytelling programs in the country – check it out if you're in the area! Storyteller: David Hirt Sound Design: 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. #DealWithTheDevil #GeorgiaFolklore #TricksterTales #SouthernGhostStories #StoneMountainHistory #AppalachianHumor #DevilStories #TheMoonlitRoad #Folktales #SouthernGothic #StoneMountainPark

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When a Hollywood location scout arrives in Atlanta to find the perfect backdrop for a new film, he thinks he's found a gem in a historic downtown hotel. But as he settles in for the night, he realizes that some locations come with "extras" that weren't in the contract. In "One More Room," the search for the perfect cinematic setting leads to a terrifying encounter with Atlanta's supernatural past. Discover what happens when the scout becomes the one being watched. Read the original story here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/one-more-room/ This story was insipred by the 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta.  For additional reading about this tragedy, visit: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/winecoff-hotel-fire-atlanta/ 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 "One More Room" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis 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. #OneMoreRoom #AtlantaGhostStories #WinecoffHotel #DarkHistory #UrbanLegends #TimeSlip #GeorgiaFolklore #HauntedHotels #TheMoonlitRoad #SouthernGothic #GhostStories

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In this original Southern ghost story, two children learn that some dares go too far when they venture into the infamous Bell Witch Cave in Adams, Tennessee. Based on the legendary 19th-century haunting that terrified a frontier community and a future U.S. President. Hear the legend come to life on The Moonlit Road. For information on the real Bell Witch hauntings, visit: The Bell Witch Cave of Adams, Tennessee : The Moonlit Road 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 Bell Witch Cave" was written by Craig Dominey and 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. #BellWitch #BellWitchCave #HauntedTennessee #SouthernFolklore #AmericanHaunting #AdamsTN #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad

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