Deep in the mountains of Tennessee, a young bride will do anything to save her husband's sanity from the legendary Wampus Cat. When a mysterious old woman offers her a strange mask with the power to confront the fearsome creature, the gift comes with a terrible price.

In this classic Appalachian mountain legend, courage, sacrifice, and the supernatural collide in one of the South's most enduring tales. Join The Moonlit Road for a haunting journey into Southern folklore and discover why the legend of the Wampus Cat continues to captivate storytellers and listeners alike.

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"The Wampus Mask" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey.

Storyteller: Janice Butt

Audio production: Henry Howard

The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD: The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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Don't Fish on Sunday!

Everyone in one small Virginia town knows the rule: don't fish on Sunday.

The old-timers insist the river's fish honor the Sabbath, refusing to bite on the Lord's Day. But one young fisherman named Moses laughs at the superstition and returns home every Sunday with a full catch—until the day he hooks something no one has ever seen before.

Part Southern folktale, part cautionary legend, this eerie tale explores the consequences of ignoring old traditions and reminds us that some stories survive for a reason.

Adapted from traditional folklore and performed by Veronica Byrd, this episode of The Moonlit Road Podcast brings another haunting tale from the backroads of the American South.

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"Don't Fish on Sunday!" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.

Storyteller: Veronica Byrd

Audio Production: Henry Howard

The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

A weathered mirror hangs inside an old shotgun shack, but some reflections refuse to stay where they belong.

In this haunting Southern tale from The Moonlit Road Podcast, a forgotten house, a strange mirror, and a lingering presence blur the line between memory and something far more unsettling. What begins as curiosity slowly turns into dread as the past presses against the glass.

Rooted in the eerie storytelling traditions of the American South, The Mirror is a quiet, atmospheric ghost story about reflection, loss, and the things that wait in empty rooms long after everyone else has gone.

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"The Mirror" is an original story written by Elise Burke Brown.

Storyteller: Rick Baldwin

Audio Production: Henry Howard

Music performed by Barbara Bowman, with vocals by Mary Ann Howard.

The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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