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Unexplainable tales, unsolved murders, chilling local legends... West Virginia is known as one of the most haunted states for a reason. We’re here to take a closer look at the mysteries hiding in these seemingly innocent county roads. Currently updating the 3rd week of every month!

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    • Feb 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Ep. 10: The Tale of Screaming Jenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 8:16


    Welcome back from holiday break! This month we'll be talking about a ghostly tale from Harpers Ferry… the Tale of Screaming Jenny. Script by Gailyn Markham and McKenna Entsminger Editing by Mckenna Entsminger This podcast is sponsored by Lootpress Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 9: The Sodder Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 16:56


    On a Christmas Eve much like this, nearly 80 years ago, an unthinkable tragedy tore a family apart. Join us this month as we discuss the unsolved mystery of the Sodder children… Happy holidays and thank you for listening to our podcast! Script by Gailyn Markham and McKenna Entsminger Editing by Mckenna Entsminger This podcast is sponsored by Lootpress Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 8: The Grey Flats Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 18:01


    Join us this month as we discuss a more recent local legend… a spirit haunting Beckley's YMCA Soccer Complex, the Grey Flats ghost. Script by Gailyn Markham and McKenna Entsminger Editing by Mckenna Entsminger This podcast is sponsored by Lootpress Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 7: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 17:18


    Tragic pasts, rich history, and spooky tales…Join us this month as we talk about the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum! Script by Gailyn Markham and McKenna Entsminger Editing by Mckenna Entsminger This podcast is sponsored by Lootpress Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 6: The Murder of Cynthia Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 15:15


    In August of 1981, Cynthia Jane Miller was a woman whose life was just beginning. In a tragic twist of fate, her life was cut short on the eve of her wedding. Join us as we discuss this recently reopened cold case- a crime that has waited 40 years to find its long-awaited resolution. Script by Gailyn Markham and McKenna Entsminger Editing by Mckenna Entsminger This podcast is sponsored by Lootpress Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 5: The Flatwoods Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 22:47


    On September 12, 1952, the May brothers Ed and Freddie were playing in their schoolyard with friends when something unusual happened... Join us this month as we discuss a local legend- the Flatwood Monster! Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 4: The Tommy Knockers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 19:55


    If you're from West Virginia you probably know or have known someone who works in the coal mining industry- Coal, and by association coal mines, are a big part of WV history so a general knowledge about the field isn't uncommon around these parts. But you might not be so familiar with  the lore that surrounds mines and other sites of underground construction. This month we're going to be discussing a more uncommon West Virginia legend- The Tommy Knockers and other ghosts that haunt our local mines... Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep. 3: Murder at Cabin #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 31:18


    This week we'll be discussing Babcock State parks infamous cabin #13 and the ghostly guest it left behind. Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep 2: The Mad Butcher of Fayette County

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 15:48


    This week we're going to be discussing the strange killings that happened in Fayette County WV in the 1960's. This case remains unsolved. The crimes committed in this case may be disturbing for some listeners, so please proceed with caution. Strap in folks, it's time to discuss the Mad Butcher of Fayette County. Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Ep 1: The Greenbrier Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 18:03


    A murdered wife, a distraught mother, a husband acting suspiciously....Take the scenic route with us as we discuss one of West Virginia's most chilling tales- The Greenbrier Ghost. Theme- Horror Story by GeriArt. Background- Waves by Michael Kobrin and Cinematic Nihilat by Zen Man. Check out these artists and their music on pixabay.com!

    Living Lore Trailer 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 0:25


    West Virginia is known as one as one of the most haunted states for a reason. Join us as we explore the sinister happens amongst these county roads. Theme song is Horror Story by GeriArt. Check out this and their other tracks on Pixabay.com!

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