Set against the haunting backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, this narrative explores the lingering presence of ghosts, suggesting that their stories continue even after death. The book delves into themes of memory, loss, and the connection between the living and the dead, intertwining folklore with personal histories. As characters navigate their own pasts, they confront the spectral echoes that shape their lives, revealing the profound impact of unresolved emotions and the ties that bind them to their ancestors.
Ghosts, it seems, are everywhere, even in corners of the world where you'd least expect them. In this fascinating new collection, ghost story expert Susan Smitten leaves no stone unturned in her quest for proof of hauntings. Smitten has interviewed eyewitnesses in such diverse places as Ireland, Japan, South Africa and Germany, discovering that while geography and history may vary greatly, ghostly motives for returning after death are remarkably consistent.
Exploring the haunted history of one of the oldest states in the Union, this collection features chilling tales from various locations. The infamous Goodleburg Cemetery in Wales, NY, is known for its ghostly hellhounds, while a synagogue in Williamsville harbors terrifying spirits that scare away ghost hunters. Additionally, West Point Military Academy is home to spectral apparitions, including a 19th-century soldier with a musket. Each story delves into the eerie legends that haunt these sites, captivating readers with their supernatural allure.
Do guardian angels watch over us? Do they intervene when we are in danger or inspire us to connect with our loved ones? Susan Smitten explores these questions in this new collection of incredible stories, based on testimonials from eyewitnesses. Learn about incredible coincidences that defy reason and protective spirits in everyday life. An inexplicable presence saves a young woman from three potentially fatal car accidents, solidifying her faith in angels. When her daughter draws a picture of the imaginary friend, a mother realizes that her three year old has befriended an angel. Near the end of his famous trip around the world, Captain Joshua Slocum is forced to rely on a seafaring angel. A skeptic changes his mind when a mysterious white dog saves him from being attacked by strangers, then vanishes before his eyes. Overcoming his personal demons, the spirit of a dead ten-year-old boy helps a man to accept his own mortality. A devoted and dynamic father, recently deceased, senses his wife's grief and visits his family on Christmas Eve. Lost in Mexico, a couple receives guidance from a mysterious stranger, who leads them to the border then promptly disappears.
From a murdered wife who haunts a New Hampshire tavern to a Rhode Island vampire, this book is full of amazing eyewitness accounts and community folklore about the restless spirits and strange occurrences that are part of the rich history of New England.
Delve into eerie and captivating ghost stories from various locations across the Pacific Ocean state, including Cannon Beach, Newport, Salem, Bend, and La Grande. This collection highlights hair-raising folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the region's mysterious and often inexplicable supernatural events. Each tale promises to intrigue and entertain, making it a compelling exploration of local legends and ghostly encounters.
