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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.  

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

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The Devil Dog and the Broken Toe

Many years ago, it’s said, a man who lived up between Norton and Pound, Virginia, was surprised by a strange dog standing in his kitchen when he returned home one night.  That encounter led to not only a broken toe but to a neverending search which consumed this man for the rest of his life.

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Thanks for listening to our tales from Appalachia!

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Witch’s Revenge

One of life’s lessons is “respect your elders.”  A lot of folks ignore that advice, earning them not much more than a scolding or a shake of the head from folks.  

If the elder in question, though, has the power of witchcraft at their disposal, you’d best remember that life lesson…unless you want to reap some REAL consequences.

That’s the lesson of today’s tale.

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Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Haunted Door

Once upon a time an Appalachian preacher had a son who loved to swing back and forth on the front door of his farmhouse.

We’ll tell you the rest in today’s tale.

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We’re on TikTok @storiesofappalachia and on Instagram @storyappalachia. Catch our video stories there as well.

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Bewitched Chestnut Tree

There’s an old story from the mountains of southwest Virginia about a witch named Bill Boggs.  It was said that Boggs got his powers from a chestnut tree on top of a ridge, and around this tree was a zone of death in which no plant nor animal could live.  One old farmer decided to rid that ridge of the cursed tree.

Things did not go well, at least not at first.

That, friends, is our story for today.

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We’re on TikTok @storiesofappalachia and on Instagram @storyappalachia with more video tales of Appalachia.  Be sure to follow us!

Til next we meet, sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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Breaking the Witch’s Spell

About a hundred years ago, according to newspaper accounts of the time, a young boy outside Bluefield, West Virginia, had a strange encounter with what apparently was a witch but was saved by his father’s quick thinking.

Today we tell that tale.

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The Deer and the Fawn

Once upon a time, as some folks would say, a farmer had made the acquaintance of a woman and her young daughter.  At the same time, wild animals were eating everything in his garden and he was determined to stop it.

That’s when things went terribly wrong.

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Thanks for listening.  Til next time, sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Curse of the Silver Bullet

In 1888 a young schoolteacher named Lula came to a small community in the mountains of western Virginia.  There she learns of a murder, a witch, and a certain muzzle loading rifle with a dark secret.

Therein lies our tale for today.

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You can also catch some scary short videos we share on the Stories of Appalachia account on TikTok (@storiesofappalachia) and Instagram (@storyappalachia).

And, as always, sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Spirit Hog

Many years ago a young man undertook a trip by foot through the mountains to visit relatives in a remote part of Appalachia. One night, after he had set up camp, he encountered more than he bargained for.

Today we tell the tale of the Spirit Hog.

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The Murder of Mother Boggs

This week we have a true story about a West Virginia man tried for murdering an old woman who he claimed had “witched” him, forcing him to fly her to the moon, among other things.

It’s a fascinating look at the beliefs of the time about witches in that part or Appalachia.
 
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