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The Tragic Tale of Octavia Hatcher

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, a grave marker tells a tale of sorrow and legend. The statue of Octavia Hatcher, said to come to life on Halloween, weeps in eternal grief. Journey back to the 1890s as we tell the tragic story of Octavia’s untimely death, her mysterious illness, and the chilling discovery made after her burial.

Here’s the link to the episode, since we aren’t able to embed it on the website for some reason.

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Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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The Spirit of the Dark Hollow Cemetery

In the shadowy mists on Roan Mountain, straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, lies a tale of mystery and supernatural intrigue. At the heart of this tale is Dorinda, a woman whose allure captivated the men of her community.

Her affairs with married men sparked outrage and tragedy, culminating in the mysterious death of one of her lovers, Mister Jenkins. As rumors swirled about her involvement and her absence from his funeral, an eerie presence was noted around his casket, leading to strange occurrences that began to plague those traveling past his final resting place, the Dark Hollow Cemetery.

Could Dorinda have been a witch, a restless spirit, or perhaps a bit of both?

This week on our YouTube channel, we tell the tale of the Dark Hollow Cemetery, another tale from Appalachia.

Sweet dreams, y’all…

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Screaming Jenny: The Haunting of Harper’s Ferry

Tales abound about ghosts spotted in tunnels, houses, churches, or in the woods. But the sighting of ghosts in Appalachia often involves the railroads that have been the lifeblood of this region.

This week on our YouTube channel, discover the tragic story of Jenny, a woman whose heartbreak led her to a fiery end on the railroad tracks near Harper’s Ferry. Engineers have since reported seeing her ghostly, flaming presence, a blazing fireball hurtling toward their trains on cold nights.

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Sweet dreams…