Southern myths, legends and folktales: tall tales, monster stories, animal stories.

Jewish rabbi in Charleston, South Carolina stumbles across a secretive Gullah community – and enlists a magic creature to protect it.

An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill. But is he really what the townsfolk say he is? Written and told by Christine Horn. As told by the Tour of Southern Ghosts, ART Station, Stone Mountain, Georgia. http://traffic.libsyn.com/themoonlitroad/TMRP_54_011717.mp3 -THE END- You can help keep the stories coming by making a donation […]

Cautionary tale of a Kentucky cave used by witches to steal souls, through shadows! Written by Allen Kopp. How many of us have ventured into a cave? It makes no difference if it was large or small. A cave is a hollow place in the ground, especially a natural underground space large enough for a […]

Two sailors on shore leave encounter the horrifying bogeymen from their childhoods known as The Gunnymen.

Poor, road-weary Thomas Lester decides to spend the night in a haunted house. Never a good idea! A Southern ghost story told by Yomi Goodall. A Southern ghost story told by Yomi Goodall. Recorded for the Tour of Southern Ghosts (http://artstation.org/portfolio_page/a-tour-of-southern-ghosts/). Story used with permission of ART Station, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Spooky Texas legend of the McDow Hole, where ghost sightings of pioneer woman Jenny Papworth and her baby have long been reported. Historian Bob Hopkins brings us the definitive study of this and other hauntings.

Louisiana twist on the legend of the Fair Folk, written by Sam McDonald.

Song based on Georgia witch story The Boo Hag about a man who suspects his beautiful new bride might be a witch.

South Carolina horror story of a frightening creature terrorizing a frontier town. Written by Norman Coulson.

Animal fable The Scorpion and the Frog is retold as a North Carolina horror/suspense thriller by Kyle Moore.

Alabama devil folktale about a young man forced to spend the night in a haunted house, with a terrifying family. But are they really as evil as the townfolk say? Written by Kyle Moore.

Georgia horror story of a woman invited to the home of her new suitor – a home with terrifying secrets. Written by Alex Soderstrom.

Tennessee ghost story of a killer who encounters a strange old man along a dark road after burying his victim. What does this old man know about his crime? Find out in this short story by Andy Hinton.

Texas myth and kids story of a young orphan girl in prehistoric times who discovers unknown powers to save humanity. Written by Sara Popp.

Tennessee creature story about a mysterious monster named Old Talon terrorizing a remote Appalachian community. Written and illustrated by Seth Boyden.

The story of Bill Sketoe of Newton, Alabama and the “hole that would not stay filled” is one of Alabama’s most famous (and true?) ghost stories.

Tennessee horror story – and don’t ask what’s in the basket. Written by C.G. Fewston.

Alabama fairy tale teaming up some of the most famous nursery rhyme characters to solve a strange wedding mystery. Written by Harris Tobias.

Texas devil story of a rancher who receives an offer from a creepy stranger to save his family farm. Written by Jerod Blake Lasater.

Alabama folktale about two kids’ encounter with a wild tomcat, and a poor mailman who happened to cross its path. Written by Dan Singley.

Appalachian murder tale from North Carolina about a mysterious and frightening visitor to a hardscrabble Appalachian community. Written by Pat McCrary.

Mississippi folktale of a desperate fisherman who is granted a wish from a mysterious sea wish. And you know what they say about wishes. Written by Harris Tobias.

Great Depression folktale of a mysterious forest creature protecting a widow and her family from the frightening depths of Tennessee logging country.

Creepy tale of a lost couple who stumbles across a bizarre “Alien Artifact Museum” in rural Georgia. Written by Harris Tobias.

Nightmarish tale of Southern suburban landscaping gone very, very wrong. Written by Tim Westover.

Kids fairy tale about a starving family of toymakers who must turn to their creations to survive. Written by Harris Tobias.

Acclaimed author Sheri Holman reads a chapter from her Southern ghost story novel “Witches On The Road Tonight,” exclusively for The Moonlit Road.com.

21 is not just the legal drinking age – it’s a curse to a North Carolina pioneer community in this evil tale written by Allan Kopp, Jr.

Bizarre murder story of a cadaver found hidden in an amusement park haunted house attraction.

Creature story of two Tennessee mountain kids who are convinced their mother has been kidnapped by evil trolls, and embark on a great adventure to bring her back.

Spooky story about a young traveler who stumbles across the home of an old woman with a very unique chilli recipe. One you’re probably not going to want to copy!

Ever hear of a swamp creature that’s part dog, part hog and not a big fan of wicked kids? We now introduce you to The Bog Wog!

Ghost story of a singing frog who shows that eternal love is not just for humans.

Lorenzo Dow, traveling preacher, and his legendary curse of the town of Jacksonboro, Georgia.

Cajun supersititons and spells to get you through the day.

Trixster folktale from Alabama about how the Devil uses a powerful female temptation to try splitting apart a lovey-dovey couple. One of our favorites!

African-American slave folktale about a mysterious tree from Africa and the magic it unleashes on a cruel plantation owner.

Classic African-American tale about the undying belief of slaves that they would one day fly back to Africa in the face of brutal oppression.

Georgia folktale about a clever blacksmith who, with the help of an old witch woman, helps fool the Devil as death is approaching.

Uncle Remus tale from African American folklore of how crafty Brer Rabbit and his friend Brer Coon get themselves an easy dinner. Written by Joel Chandler Harris.

Famous African-American ghost story of a haunted marsh in St. Simons Island, Georgia where the Ibo IIgbo) tribe bravely resisted being sold into slavery.

Georgia legend about Lorenzo Dow, a traveling preacher who brings a curse to a small frontier town.

Terrifying urban legend of a single woman who wonders why her guard dog starts acting so strangely.

Christmas folktale that explains a special miracle that happens in the North Georgia mountains each Christmas Eve.

Georgia folktale about a man meaner than the Devil himself, and where Spanish Moss comes from.

African-American ghost story from Louisiana about a poor widow who wants to get on her with her life – if only her husband would stay dead!

Louisiana Swamp Folktale about a local fisherwoman whose unique way of fishing for crabs in the bayou gets her into trouble.

Cajun folktale about a beautiful girl who has the misfortune of choosing a real devilish mate.

Tsali is a Cherokee ghost story from North Carolina about a brave warrior whose stance against the white man would make him a legend.