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We tell the folklore of Appalachia

MountainLore Steve Gilly

    • Fiction

We tell the folklore of Appalachia

    The Wicked Sisters of Appalachia

    The Wicked Sisters of Appalachia

    Today's tale takes us deep into the mountains of Southwest Virginia, where a legend tells of two sisters whose very souls seemed woven from the darkest threads of the mountains. In this episode of MountainLore, we delve into the sinister saga of these two, whose wickedness was whispered to be the devil's own handiwork.  

    Even in death, the sisters' legacy of terror refused to be buried, haunting the place they were buried with eerie sightings and chilling sounds that serve as a grim reminder of the evil spirits that some say still roam these Appalachian hills.  

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    • 7 min
    A Cold Slap to the Cheek: The Tale of an Appalachian Haunting

    A Cold Slap to the Cheek: The Tale of an Appalachian Haunting

    Today we tell a tale about a mysterious and unsettling visit to an old, grand house nestled deep within the Appalachian hills—a place where ghosts laugh and taunt you when the sun goes down and long into the night.  

    It's a story of terror that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural, leaving our visitor—and perhaps even you, dear listener—with a haunting that lingers long after dawn breaks.    

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    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

    • 8 min
    The Preacher and the Ghost Of The Blackwater Farmhouse

    The Preacher and the Ghost Of The Blackwater Farmhouse

    Venture with us into the stormy hills of Southwest Virginia, where a stop on a preacher's journey brings him a ghostly plea for justice in this episode of MountainLore. As the heavens unleash a rainstorm, our man of God seeks refuge in an old farmhouse, rumored to be haunted by restless spirits. What follows is a night of eerie noises, spectral encounters, and a murder mystery that has lingered in tales from Blackwater for generations.    

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    And as always…  

    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners.

    • 9 min
    The Twisted Tree of the Witch's Wrath

    The Twisted Tree of the Witch's Wrath

    In the dark hollows of Appalachia, a tale as twisted as the branches of an ancient oak unfolds in this episode of MountainLore. We're taking you back 150 years to a time when a grand old oak tree stood sentinel on the edge of a small town, its boughs a meeting place for a coven of witches and their moonlit rituals.  

    Join us as we recount the harrowing night that left a town reeling and a traveler ensnared in legend. The Curse of the Twisted Tree is a story of vengeance, nature's wrath, and the peril of underestimating the unseen forces that weave their way through Appalachian lore.  

    Be sure to subscribe to MountainLore to unearth more tales that have weathered the ages. Find us on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, or wherever you tune into the whispers of the past.  

    And remember, choose wisely the shade under which you rest...  

    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners.

    • 7 min
    The Haunted Tavern of the River's Bend

    The Haunted Tavern of the River's Bend

    On this ghostly journey through the heart of Appalachia, we recount the spine-tingling tale of two brothers, Jacob and Ritchie Vail, and their fateful encounter with a haunted tavern along the Ohio River. As the brothers seek lodging one night, they stumble upon a mysterious establishment with a dark past and an even darker presence lurking within its walls.

    Don't forget to subscribe to the MountainLore podcast to ensure you never miss an episode of our tales. We're available on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Player FM, and wherever podcasts are found.

    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners.

    • 6 min
    Old Richter's Ghost

    Old Richter's Ghost

    In this chilling episode of MountainLore, we delve deep into the eerie tales of western Pennsylvania as we recount a story that's lingered in the whispers of the hills for over a century. We venture to a forsaken square frame house nestled in the mountains—a house that now stands forlorn, its glory days long past.  

    In 1886, this house was abuzz with the life of woodsmen, but among them was an enigmatic old German man named Richter, whose past was as shadowy as the nights that terrorized him. His nightly wails and frantic cries for light painted a haunting picture that the woodsmen learned to endure as part of their stay.   Gather 'round as we unravel the tale of old Richter and his haunted. A tale that ensures the old farmhouse remains not just a structure, but a sentinel of the spectral legends of Appalachia.

    Remember to subscribe to MountainLore for more tales that will send shivers down your spine. Find us on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Player FM, or your preferred podcast platform.

    Until our next encounter...  

    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners.

    • 5 min

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