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Legends of abandoned old graveyards and some not so abandoned abound-the crying dog in the cemetary well, the wandering ghost of Long Tom March, who carries a deck of cards and won't rest until he finds a winning poker hand. Next to a graveyard where an arm is buried, the old piano in the fogotten church plays. These and other tales along with some more recent real-life experiences will intrigue you, skeptic or not. Read the tales with an open mind. They are for pleasure, a bit of paranormal, a little seriousness, and hopefully a laugh or two. If you are a nonbeliever in the supernatural, you may change your skepticism is etched in stone. Then again the author learned that nothing is etched in stone forever. This humorous book also includes some unusual coffins, tombstones, and epitaphs as well as some early Texas burial traditions.
Cincinnati, Ohio has one of the darkest pasts of any city in America. From opportunistic grave robbers that stole the remains of a United States President's son to a heartbroken father who burned his daughter's lover alive, ghastly tales of the macabre abound in the Queen City. Some of Cincinnati's most historic places are home to sullen specters stuck in time. From the historic Cincinnati Music Hall built on an old cemetery to the mysterious Lady in Green that roams a popular downtown hotel, forgotten phantoms have been lurking about for centuries. Some of the stories are lighthearted and entertaining, while others will leave you with your jaw on the floor. With each eerie tale, Ghost Stories and Graveyard Tales: Cincinnati invites you to dig into the town's dark past to learn about what the history books won't tell you.
Journey into the shadowy past of one of the world's most iconic cities with "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City." This captivating collection unveils the eerie and spine-chilling history lurking beneath the bustling streets of the Big Apple. Unearth the macabre tales of galvanism, where doctors attempted to resurrect the dead with electricity. Experience the rich and haunting folklore of Native American spirits that once roamed the land, and encounter the mystical and mysterious world of voodoo practices that thrived in hidden corners of the city. Relive the terror of the Lower Manhattan Slasher, whose gruesome spree in 1981 left the city gripped with fear, and sail into the murky waters of the Long Island Sound, where the monstrous Long Island Sea Serpent menaced fishermen and beachgoers in 1895. Discover the chilling account of one of New York's wealthiest men, A.T. Stewart, whose grave was infamously robbed, and his remains held for ransom, casting a shadow of dread over the city's elite. With each turn of the page, "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City" weaves together true accounts and legendary lore, offering a chilling journey through the dark side of New York City.
Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of Florida's supernatural side with "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Florida." This spine-chilling collection of stories uncovers the haunted history of the Sunshine State, where restless spirits and otherworldly creatures abound. Explore the somber serenity of Florida's most haunted cemeteries, including the historic Old City Cemetery in Jacksonville and Visit Pinewood Cemetery in Daytona where spectral apparitions are said to wander among the ancient tombstones. Uncover the macabre tale of Count Carl von Cosel, the heartbroken grave robber of Key West. Driven by his obsession of a 21-year-old girl, he preserved and lived with her corpse in a twisted attempt to keep her with him forever. Journey to the haunted lighthouses of St. Augustine and Pensacola, where the beacons of light shine not only to guide sailors but also to reveal the ghostly keepers who still patrol their grounds. Discover the dark secrets of a cursed NFL stadium, built atop a Native American burial site, where fans and players alike have experienced inexplicable misfortune. Venture off the shores of Cedar Key and Pensacola, where mysterious sea creatures have been spotted, challenging the boundaries between myth and reality. These waters hide more than just fish; they are home to legends that continue to haunt the imaginations of those who dare to explore them. "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Florida" is a chilling collection that will captivate lovers of the paranormal and history enthusiasts alike. Each tale is a journey into the unknown, where the past and present collide.
Unearth the chilling and spine-tingling history of the Bluegrass State in "Ghost Stories & Graveyard: Kentucky." This captivating book delves deep into the shadowy realms of Kentucky's haunted past, where restless spirits, unexplained creatures, and bizarre events have left indelible marks on the landscape. Journey into the eerie depths of Mammoth Cave, where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena have long perplexed visitors. Explore the foreboding Stone Jail in Franklin, where the tortured souls of the past still seem to linger. Dare to tread the haunted halls of the Old Bullitt County Courthouse, a place steeped in history and ghostly legends. Venture into the forgotten pages of Kentucky's history and uncover tales like Murderer's Rock in Bardstown, and Sand Ripple Creek in Monterey. The old Goodloe Mansion in Lexington holds secrets of its own, echoing with the whispers of the past. Relive the horrors of the Civil War through story of The Headless Horseman of McLean County. Encounter unexplainable creatures like the Hopkinsville Goblins, who terrorized a family in a bizarre extraterrestrial encounter, and The Herrington Lake Monster, a creature that lurks in the depths of Kentucky waters. Prepare to be mystified by the Kentucky Meat Shower, a bizarre event that rained down meat from the skies over Olympia Springs, leaving witnesses bewildered. And don't forget to beware the chilling legend of The Witch of Meade County, whose dark presence lingers in the heart of Kentucky. "Ghost Stories & Graveyard: Kentucky" is a haunting journey into the unknown, where history and the supernatural collide in a tapestry of mystery and intrigue. If you dare to explore the unexplained, this book will send shivers down your spine and leave you questioning the boundaries of reality.
Do you believe in ghosts? St. Louis has a dark history and ghostly tales abound on almost every corner. But what about demons, goblins, vampires, reanimated corpses and mystics? Unbelievable stories from every corner of the paranormal universe intersect in St. Louis. From wily gravediggers to historic homes where things go bump in the night, Ghost Stories and Graveyard Tales: St. Louis invites you to dig into the town's dark past to learn about what the history books won't tell you.
Journey into the heart of the Deep South with "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Alabama," a chilling collection of the state's most haunted legends and folklore. This book is a treasure trove of eerie tales, from spectral apparitions to dastardly grave robbers that have fascinated and frightened locals for generations. In Huntsville, the hallowed grounds of Maple Hill Cemetery are steeped in spectral lore, with tales of ghostly figures and chilling encounters under the cover of night. Birmingham's historic Redmont Hotel is another hotbed of paranormal activity, where guests have reported unsettling experiences that defy explanation. The book also delves into Alabama's rich folklore, uncovering the mysteries behind the Jumbo Ghost Light, a perplexing and terrifying phenomenon that has baffled locals for generations. The legend of Huggin' Molly from Abbeville tells of a towering phantom who embraces unsuspecting victims in a bone-chilling grip, while the Witch in the Woods of Gadsden evokes fear with her ominous presence. "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Alabama" also introduces readers to the fascinating world of 19th-century mediums like Miss Nora Belmonte and Dr. Henry Slade, whose séances captivated audiences with their supposed communications with the spirit world. The book recounts the extraordinary story of Ann Hodges from Sylacauga, who made history as the only person known to have been struck by a meteor, adding an otherworldly twist to Alabama's folklore. Adding to the intrigue are tales of cryptic creatures that haunt the Alabama landscape. The "Alabama White Things" are ghostly, elusive beings said to roam the woods, their origins shrouded in mystery. The Coosa River Monster, a legendary beast, has left a trail of fear and fascination along the riverbanks with its sporadic sightings. "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Alabama" is a fun journey through the state's supernatural landscape, weaving together tales of haunted locations, legendary figures, and mysterious creatures. Each story is a window into a world where the past and present intertwine, leaving readers with a sense of wonder and a chill that lingers long after the last page is turned.
This book presents twenty-seven of the finest - and creepiest - graveyard tales with stories by established writers, classic authors and fresh voices. Here you'll find Gothic ghost stories by Robert Ellis, Lee Murray, Greg Chapman, Morgan Pryce, Rayne Hall, Guy de Maupassant, Myk Pilgrim, Zachary Ashford, Amelia Edwards, Nina Wibowo, Krystal Garrett, Tylluan Penry, Ambrose Bierce, Cinderella Lo, Nikki Tait, Arthur Conan Doyle, Priscilla Bettis, Kyla Ward, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul D Dail, Cameron Trost, Pamela Turner, William Meikle and Lord Dunsany who thrill with their eerie, macabre and sometimes quirky visions. You'll visit graveyards in Britain, Indonesia, Russia, China, Italy, Bulgaria, Thailand, USA, Australia, South Africa and Japan, and you can marvel at the burial customs of other cultures. Now let's open the gate - can you hear it creak on its hinges? - and enter the realm of the dead. Listen to the wind rustling the yew, the grating of footsteps on gravel, the hoo-hoo-hoo of the collared dove. Run your fingers across the tombstones to feel their lichen-rough sandstone or smooth cool marble. Inhale the scents of decaying lilies and freshly dug earth. But be careful... someone may be watching your every movement... They may be right behind you.
Ghosts and Goosebumps is a rich collection of folktales and superstitions that capture the oral traditions of central and southeastern Alabama. In its pages one can glimpse the long-lost horse-and-buggy times, when people sat up all night with the dead and dying, hoed and handpicked cotton, drew water from wells, and met the devil rather regularly. The book is divided into three parts--tales, superstitions, and slave narratives. The spirits of treasure-keepers, poltergeists, murderers and the murdered, wicked men and good-men-and-true float through the book's first section. Sue Peacock, for example, recalls seeing the ghost of her brother, and E.C. Nevin describes a mysterious light in a swamp. In other tales, reports of supernatural experiences are proved to be rationally explicable--Lee Wilson's devil in the cemetery turns out to be a cow and chains rattling near New Tabernacle Church in Coffee County belong not to specters but to hogs. The superstitions are arranged according to subject and include such topics as love and marriage, weather and the seasons, wish making, bad luck, signs, and portents. Anonymous tellers confide that it is bad luck to carry ashes out after dark, to let a locust holler in your hand, to rock an empty rocking chair, to let your fishing pole cross someone else's, or to have a two-dollar bill (unless one corner has been removed). The slave narratives, selected from the Works Progress Administration Folklore Collection, are substantial and yield a fascinating view of nineteenth century African-American folk life, replete with sillies and lazy men, preachers and witches, brave little boys, and reluctant bridegrooms. Although the times and places have changed, the spirit of the folk is unaltered. Taken together, these folktales are marvelously diverse--by turns fearsome, fantastical, witty, ribald, charmingly innocent--showing people from all backgrounds, their endless vices and occasional virtues, their hopes, fears, and loves.
Midnight. Some call it the witching hour. Others call it the devil's hour. Here in the graveyard, midnight is a very special time. It is a time when ghostly spirits are at their strongest, when the veil between our world and theirs is at its thinnest. Legend has it, that while most of the world is asleep, the lack of prayers allow the spirits to communicate under the cover of darkness, among the headstones, their whispers rustling in the leaves of the old oak trees. But if you're here in the graveyard, you can tell yourself it's just the wind, that the moonlight is playing tricks on your eyes, that it's only the swirling mist you see. But when you hear the graveyard gate clang shut, the dead have something to say. Here are their stories...