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Spinning ghost stories and other strange folktales from the dark backroads of the American South. http://themoonlitroad.com. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-moonlit-road-podcast/id293185092
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The Moonlit Road @themoonlitroad.com · Jan 24
Welcome to our corner of BlueSky! Follow us to learn first about new stories and podcasts on The Moonlit Road.
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Strange noises.
An isolated mountain house.
And a realization no one wants to make.

Grandma’s Furry Robe on The Moonlit Road Podcast
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#AppalachianHorror
#ScaryStories
#FolkLife
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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“ The road disappeared… and so did their signal."

A quiet weekend in an isolated mountain house. Too quiet.

Coming soon.

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#folklife
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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If you've heard about the proposed "Trump Mountain" in Georgia - we did a ghost story about it years ago. And its actual history is pretty interesting. www.themoonlitroad.com/chief-sawnee... #TrumpMountain #SawneeMountain #ghoststories
Chief Sawnee’s Gold: A Haunted Mountain Legend in Georgia
Two treasure hunters' search for Cherokee gold on Georgia's Sawnee Mountain leads to a terrifying encounter with a mountain haunt. Discover the history and folklore of Forsyth County.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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A ghost in a tattered pink dress.

A buried jar.

One chilling secret.

🎧 Lizzie: Ghost of Brinkley Female College
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#GhostStories #Folklore #HauntedHistory #Folklife
January 21, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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“There was only one option — a séance to communicate with the dead.”

A forgotten Memphis ghost story from 1871.

🎧 Lizzie: Ghost of Brinkley Female College
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January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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In 1871, a student at Brinkley Female College claimed a ghost was trying to right a terrible wrong.

A forgotten Memphis ghost story.

Coming soon.

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January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Someone is waiting, with a story to tell.
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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We’re often asked, how do you come up with your stories? Often all it takes is a long walk in the woods. Try it. gardenandgun.com/articles/sev...
Seven Southern Old-Growth Forests to Wander Through
Why ancient woods matter for our health and the world’s—and where to seek them out for a restorative stroll
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December 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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“ Mosquitoes had to come from somewhere, they didn’t just… appear."

A short folktale from The Moonlit Road Podcast. #folklore #storytelling
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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“ Even better, there were no mosquitoes."

A new story from The Moonlit Road Podcast.

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December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Before there were explanations, there were stories…
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving. Long ago it was a costume party like Halloween. Let’s bring that back! We’ re thankful for all the kind words. See you next week!
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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NEW STORY: Deputy must fulfill a frightening task to keep the love of his life - kill the Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou! www.themoonlitroad.com/the-sheriff-...
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The Sheriff and the Loup Garou - The Moonlit Road.com
Louisiana story of a sheriff’s deputy who must fulfill a frightening challenge to keep the love of his life - capture and kill the terrifying Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Wait, Halloween isn't over! Before you throw out that rotting jack-o-lantern - learn why it's called "Jack" in the first place. www.themoonlitroad.com/why-is-a-jac...
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Why is a Jack-O’-Lantern Named Jack?
Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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New podcast season of Southern ghost stories and folktales on The Moonlit Road.  In this story, a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny Arkansas ghost story. themoonlitroad.com/cowpreacher  #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
The Cow That Ate The Preacher
Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland).
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October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Ripped-from-the-headlines monster story from deep in the Smoky Mountains. Is it real? www.themoonlitroad.com/the-greenbri...
The Greenbrier Incident
Disappearance of two hikers deep in the Smoky Mountains brings fears of forest monsters, wild men - and a mysterious, military cover up. Riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines story by Derek Rush.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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We've told more than a few #ghoststories from Summerville, SC. Maybe this explains all the hauntings: dnyuz.com/2025/02/01/e...
Eerie Light Haunts a Southern Town. It May Come From Under the Earth.
Summerville, a town northwest of Charleston, S.C., has its share of ghost stories. One yarn that has stuck around for
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February 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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We've dug ourselves out from the snow and have some new stories to share. The first is a ghost story rom Sherry Malaver Prada about a haunted Arkansas church. www.themoonlitroad.com/the-haunted-...
The Haunted Church
Two Arkansas girls dare to enter a rumored haunted church on Halloween. What do you think they'll find?
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January 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Welcome to our corner of BlueSky! Follow us to learn first about new stories and podcasts on The Moonlit Road.
January 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM