Halloween in Blacksburg, Virginia, is usually something my kids look forward to all year. The crisp autumn air, the glow of jack-o’-lanterns on porches, the laughter of children echoing through the neighborhoods it’s always felt safe, familiar, and fun. But on Halloween night in 2023, that all changed. What started as an ordinary evening of…
Marrtown Banshee Story | Chilling West Virginia Legend Nestled among the rolling hills near Parkersburg, West Virginia, lies the quiet community of Marrtown — a place with a haunting legend that refuses to fade. Beneath its peaceful surface lingers the chilling tale of the Marrtown Banshee, a ghostly woman whose cries are said to foretell…
Lowell North Carolina UFO Encounter | Terrifying True Story of Mysterious Lights Over the Sky Lowell, North Carolina, may be a quiet town, but one evening in the late 2000s turned that calm into something unforgettable. Around 2009 or 2010, a local resident experienced something that would haunt his memory for years a strange and…
The Lyric Theater opened in 1909, on the corner of Wilson Ave and North Main ST in downtown Blacksburg. In the 1930 it moved to it’s current location with a 900 seating capacity (reduced to 477 in 1990’s reconstruction), state of the art equipment, an orchestra put, and a pretty big luxury for the time,…
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a place where history and hauntings seem to walk hand in hand. Tucked among the mountains where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet, the town has seen more than its share of tragedy, from Civil War battles to railroad disasters. But few tales are as heartbreaking—or as terrifying as the…
My house sits just fifty feet from the edge of the Nathaniel Mountain State Wildlife Area in West Virginia a sprawling, heavily wooded preserve known for its rugged terrain and untouched wilderness. When my family and I moved here five years ago, we thought we were moving into peace and quiet. But over time, I’ve…
I was driving home from Morgantown to Wetzel County late one night, taking Route 7. It was probably around midnight or 1 a.m. If you’ve ever been on Route 7, you know it’s the middle of nowhere — nothing but winding, hilly back roads surrounded by darkness. As I was nearing a little town called…
Creature Sighting Black Helicopters: The Appalachian Mountains are home to countless legends, strange creatures, and mysterious sightings. From the legendary Mothman to the terrifying Flatwoods Monster, this region has a long history of unexplained events. But sometimes, a story comes along that suggests there’s more going on than just folklore. This is exactly what happened…
September 12th marks the anniversary of one of the most legendary and mysterious encounters in American cryptid history—the night the Flatwoods Monster was first seen. Known as one of West Virginia’s most iconic cryptid stories, the event sparked decades of speculation, fear, and fascination. While many people are familiar with the original encounter, there are…
Black Eyed Kid Ireland: Back in 2017, a friend and I embarked on a seven-week journey through Ireland and Scotland, exploring historic sites and immersing ourselves in the region’s folklore. Toward the end of our trip, we returned to Ireland and rented an Airbnb located on the grounds of a centuries-old castle. The place had…