The Legend of the Bell Witch

In the heart of Appalachia, a chilling tale emerges from the early 1800s—one that intertwines the lives of the Bell family with a mysterious and malevolent spirit.

Join us as we tell the haunting tale of the Bell Witch, a supernatural entity that tormented John Bell and his family after they settled in Adams, Tennessee. From strange apparitions and eerie sounds to physical afflictions and ghostly encounters, the Bells faced a relentless onslaught of terror that left them desperate for answers.

None other than Andrew Jackson was also said to have had a brush with the Bell Witch when he came looking for her.

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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…

The Tale of Phoebe Ward, The Witch of the North Carolina Mountains

In the mountains of North Carolina, the mysterious and feared witch Phoebe Ward once roamed from place to place, weaving spells and leaving a mysterious legacy in her wake. Phoebe’s life was as wild and twisted as the mountain trails themselves, and her legend only grew after a chilling encounter with some men one cold, moonless night. 

Gather round while we tell you the tale of Phoebe Ward, the witch of the North Carolina Mountains.

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