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    The Moonlit Road Podcast – Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

    Leave the highway behind for the dark back roads of the American South.

    Since 1997, The Moonlit Road has been gathering the Southern ghost stories, folklore, and oral traditions whispered across generations — from the bayous of Louisiana to the Sea Islands of Georgia to the hollows of Appalachia. In each episode, gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists bring you haunted history, forgotten legends, and the creatures that still stalk the Southern imagination: the Bell Witch, the Boo Hag, the Loup Garou.

    This is the South that lives past the porch light — in the deep roots of Voodoo and Hoodoo, in the campfire stories and mountain haints, in the folklore of the Delta, the Piedmont, and the coastal plain. The stories your grandparents told you.

    Thousands of listeners have walked this road for over 25 years. Come find us on the back roads.

    For more Southern ghost stories and regional legends not found on the podcast, visit our full archive at themoonlitroad.com.

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    Copyright: ©1997-2021 The Moonlit Road, LLC

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    Latest Episodes:
    The Blue Girl of Poole's Mill Covered Bridge Sep 20, 2010
    Show notes

    For generations, visitors to Poole's Mill Covered Bridge in North Georgia have reported seeing a mysterious young girl wearing a blue dress. Some see her standing on the bridge; others see her reflected in the water below. In this episode, we explore the haunting tale of "The Blue Girl" and the history of the beautiful, historic bridge she calls home. Is she a memory of a lost era, or something more?

    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 Blue Girl" was written by Lanny Gilbert and Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert

    Director: Craig Dominey

    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.


    The Ghost of Alice Flagg of The Hermitage Aug 31, 2010
    Show notes

    In the salt-scented air of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the ghost of Alice Flagg remains one of the South's most enduring and heartbreaking tragedies. Forbidden by her wealthy family from marrying the man she loved, Alice was forced to hide his token of devotion—a simple gold ring—on a ribbon around her neck. When tragedy struck, that ring was taken from her, leaving her spirit to wander eternally in search of the only thing that mattered. Join us as we explore the legend of The Hermitage and All Saints Cemetery, where a plain grave marker simply reading "ALICE" marks the spot of a haunting that has lasted for over a century.

    Read the full story and see the photos of her grave here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/ghost-alice-flagg-pawleys-island-south-carolina/

    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

    "Alice" was written by Cathy Kaemmerlen and Craig Dominey

    Director: Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    Photograhy: Jon Kownacki

    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.

    #AliceFlagg #PawleysIsland #SouthCarolinaGhostStories #LowcountryFolklore #HauntedPlaces #SouthernGothic #TragicRomance #TheMoonlitRoad


    The Boo Hag: A Gullah-Geechee Witch Legend Jun 30, 2010
    Show notes

    In the coastal marshes of Georgia, the legend of the Boo Hag has kept children (and adults) awake for centuries. Unlike ghosts, Boo Hags are living entities that shed their skin to "ride" the breath out of their sleeping victims. Join us as we tell the story of a man who suspects his new bride is a creature of the night, and the desperate trap he sets to catch her skinless.

    Read the full story: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-boo-hag/

    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 Boo Hag" was written by Veronica Byrd and Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Veronica Byrd

    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.

    #TheBooHag #GullahGeechee #GeorgiaFolklore #SouthernWitchcraft #LowcountryLegends #GhostStories #AfricanAmericanFolklore #UrbanLegends #TheMoonlitRoad #GeorgiaCoast #WitchStories


    Taily-Po: A Georgia Monster Legend May 30, 2010
    Show notes

    Deep in the heart of the Georgia wilderness, an old woodsman lives a solitary life with only his dogs for company. But one night, a strange, shadowy creature creeps into his cabin, and a split-second decision leads to a night of terror. Taily-Po is a quintessential Southern monster story about a creature that refuses to be forgotten.

    Read the full legend and see the North Georgia mountain archives here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/taily-po/

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Taily-Po" was written and told by Veronica Byrd

    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.

    #TailyPo #GeorgiaMonsterLegend #AppalachianFolklore #SouthernCreatureStories #ScaryStories #MonsterLegends #MountainFolklore #TheMoonlitRoad #GeorgiaHistory #Folktales


    Lorenzo Dow's Georgia Curse Mar 26, 2010
    Show notes

    What happens when a whole town picks a fight with an eccentric man of God?

    Lorenzo Dow was one of the most famous—and strange—figures of the American frontier. When he rode into Jacksonboro, Georgia, he expected a congregation; instead, he found a mob. This isn't a ghost story, but a legendary piece of Georgia history about the preacher who "shook the dust from his feet" and left a town to its fate.

    Join us as we explore the rise and fall of Jacksonboro and the mysterious Dell-Goodall house that stands alone in the woods today.

    Learn the True Story:

    https://www.themoonlitroad.com/lorenzo-dows-georgia-curse/

    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

    "Lorenzo Dow's Georgia Curse" was written and directed by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    Photography: Andy Young

    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.

    #LorenzoDow #GeorgiaCurse #SouthernFolklore #HistoricalLegends #JacksonGeorgia #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #GeorgiaHistory


    The Gray Man of Pawley's Island Feb 23, 2010
    Show notes

    On the coast of South Carolina, the legend of the Gray Man is more than just a ghost story—it's a warning system. For over a century, locals have reported seeing a mysterious figure in gray clothing walking the dunes of Pawley's Island just before a major hurricane strikes. In this episode, we explore the tragic origin of the Gray Man and his enduring legacy as a guardian of the coast. Is he a spirit trapped by a broken heart, or a protector warning the living to seek higher ground?

    Read the full legend: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/gray-man-ghost-pawleys-lsiand/

    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 Gray Man" was written and directed by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Neville Carson

    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.

    #TheGrayMan #PawleysIsland #SouthCarolinaFolklore #HurricaneWarning #CoastalGhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #SouthernLegends #HauntedBeaches


    Stranger in the Church: An Alabama Ghost Story Jan 27, 2010
    Show notes

    Deep in the rural heart of Alabama, a tired traveler thinks he's found a safe haven in a small, remote church. But the sanctuary holds a secret far older and more dangerous than any sermon. Join us as we explore the "Stranger in the Church," a chilling tale of what happens when you disturb a congregation that was never meant to be seen by the living.

    Read the full story here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/stranger-in-the-church/

    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

    "Stranger in the Church" adapted from folklore and directed 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.

    #StrangerInTheChurch #AlabamaGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #MentalHealthLegends #ForestHorror #AlabamaHistory #TheMoonlitRoad #CreepyChurch #SouthernGothic #UrbanLegends


    A Christmas Haunting Dec 21, 2009
    Show notes

    In this special holiday episode, we step away from the shadows and into the warmth of a Christmas hearth. "A Christmas Haunting" is a heartwarming tale of a unique spirit who visits a man who has lost his way. It's a story about the enduring power of family, the importance of memory, and the magic that happens when we open our hearts to the holidays.

    Read the full story and see the holiday archive here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/a-christmas-haunting/

    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

    "A Christmas Haunting" was written and directed by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Thomas E. Fuller

    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.

    #AChristmasHaunting #ChristmasGhostStory #SouthernChristmas #HolidayFolklore #VictorianGhostStory #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #SouthernFolklore


    The Promise: A Louisiana Ghost Story Dec 10, 2009
    Show notes

    Some secrets are buried, but some promises refuse to stay in the ground.

    Growing up in the Louisiana bayou, two best friends swore they would always be there for each other, no matter what. It was a simple childhood vow—until one of them was taken by a sudden tragedy. But in the South, a promise is a powerful thing, and the veil between this world and the next is thinner than you think. Join us for "The Promise," a haunting tale of a spectral visitor who returns to ensure that a lifelong oath is finally honored.

    Read the full story here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-promise/

    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 Promise" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Kodac Harrison

    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.

    #ThePromise #LouisianaFolklore #GhostStories #TimeSlip #SouthernGothic #CajunLegends #SupernaturalPacts #TheMoonlitRoad


    I Don't Feel Dead Yet! Oct 22, 2009
    Show notes

    In this hilarious and slightly spooky Louisiana tale, a poor widow finds herself in a bizarre predicament. Her husband has passed away, but he seems to have missed the memo. From sitting up in his casket to showing up for dinner, he's making it very hard for his wife to move on. Join us for "I Don't Feel Dead Yet!", a classic piece of African-American folklore that explores the funny side of the supernatural.

    Teachers can download instructional materials based on this story and others on our Lesson Plans page.

    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

    Adapted from the African-American folktale "Dead Aaron." Collected by John Bennett from his book Doctor to the Dead, published by the University of South Carolina Press. Used with permission of the publisher.

    Adaptation written by Craig Dominey and Veronica Byrd.

    Storyteller: Veronica Byrd

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    Episode image courtesy of the 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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