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Leave the highway behind for the back roads of the American South. The Moonlit Road brings you authentic Southern ghost stories and folklore, preserved and performed by the region's finest storytellers.Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a journey into the South's…
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The Old Lockhart House: A Tennessee Haunted House Story (opens the original)
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Deep in the back roads of East Tennessee stands the abandoned Old Lockhart House, a place locals say is haunted. One Halloween night, two teenagers decide to test the legend—and discover that some places are better left alone. Visit TheMoonlitRoad.com for more Southern ghost stories, legends, folklore, and original audio storytelling. Follow The Moonlit Road Follow us for new stories, Southern folklore, behind-the-scenes updates, and more on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , X , Bluesky , and Mas
The Wampus Mask: The Legend of Tennessee's Wampus Cat (opens the original)
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Deep in the mountains of Tennessee, a young bride will do anything to save her husband's sanity from the legendary Wampus Cat. When a mysterious old woman offers her a strange mask with the power to confront the fearsome creature, the gift comes with a terrible price. In this classic Appalachian mountain legend, courage, sacrifice, and the supernatural collide in one of the South's most enduring tales. Join The Moonlit Road for a haunting journey into Southern folklore and discover why the legen
Don't Fish on Sunday! | A Virginia Fishing Folktale (opens the original)
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Don't Fish on Sunday! Everyone in one small Virginia town knows the rule: don't fish on Sunday. The old-timers insist the river's fish honor the Sabbath, refusing to bite on the Lord's Day. But one young fisherman named Moses laughs at the superstition and returns home every Sunday with a full catch—until the day he hooks something no one has ever seen before. Part Southern folktale, part cautionary legend, this eerie tale explores the consequences of ignoring old traditions and reminds us that
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