A Figure Of Fun
Monday, May 14th, 2012Bizarre murder story of a cadaver found hidden in an amusement park haunted house attraction.
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Strange Tales of the American South
Southern myths, legends and folktales: tall tales, monster stories, animal stories.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!
Cajun 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.