Swamp stories, culture, travel and history.
Thursday, March 27th, 2014
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.
Posted in Myths, Legends & Folktales, Your Short Stories | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Virginia ghost story about two kids who investigate a mysterious campfire across an eerie swamp one night. You know this ain’t gonna end well.
Posted in Ghost Stories, Oldies but Goodies, Your Short Stories | 41 Comments »
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Humorous account of a camping trip in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia – alligators, vultures, black water and eerie beauty. Written by Craig Dominey
Posted in Southern U.S.A Culture, History & Travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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!
Posted in Audio Stories, Creature Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies, Your Short Stories | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Ghost story of a singing frog who shows that eternal love is not just for humans.
Posted in Creature Stories, Ghost Stories, Kids Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies, Your Short Stories | 18 Comments »
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
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.
Posted in Audio Stories, Ghost Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies | 51 Comments »
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Georgia folktale and creature story of two young girls who ignore their Grandma’s warning about the monster of the “Gongetcha Woods.” Written and told by Veroncia Byrd.
Posted in Audio Stories, Creature Stories, Oldies but Goodies | 17 Comments »
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Louisiana gambler runs afoul of swamp vampires while on the run from the law.
Posted in Audio Stories, Creature Stories, Oldies but Goodies | 7 Comments »
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
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!
Posted in Audio Stories, Ghost Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies | 35 Comments »
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Cajun ghost story about a miserly father whose cruelty to his only daughter comes back to haunt him during a gulf storm.
Posted in Audio Stories, Ghost Stories, Oldies but Goodies | 39 Comments »
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Louisiana Swamp Folktale about a local fisherwoman whose unique way of fishing for crabs in the bayou gets her into trouble.
Posted in Audio Stories, Kids Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies | 8 Comments »
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
Cajun folktale about a beautiful girl who has the misfortune of choosing a real devilish mate.
Posted in Audio Stories, Creature Stories, Kids Stories, Myths, Legends & Folktales, Oldies but Goodies | 24 Comments »