The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

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.
FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.
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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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In this eerie Tennessee folktale from Weakley County, a legendary fiddler emerges for one last contest, chasing the coveted "fiddler's dram."
Fiddling contests were once the heartbeat of rural communities—where pride, reputation, and a jar of fine whiskey were all on the line. But on this particular night, as the music begins and the crowd leans in, something about the man on stage feels… not quite right.
🎻 A backroads tale of music, mystery, and a performance no one could explain.
If you enjoy this story, take a listen to another "fiddling ghost story" - The Ghost of Fiddler's Rock: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-ghost-of-fiddlers-rock-tennessee
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"Fiddler's Dram" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey
Storyteller: David Hirt
Music: Randall Franks - https://randallfranks.com
Audio Production: Henry Howard
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
Keywords: Tennessee folktale, Southern folklore, fiddle contest, American folklore, backroads stories, The Moonlit Road

Did the Devil himself really build a mansion in the heart of the Garden District? Discover the eerie legend of the haunted estate that once cast a shadow over St. Charles Avenue.
New Orleans is a city of secrets, but few are as unsettling as the story of the dark, imposing mansion that appeared almost overnight on one of its most prestigious streets. From the strange, hapazard construction to the terrifying sounds that echoed from within its walls, the "Devil's Mansion" became a landmark of dread for generations of locals.
Content Warning: This story ventures into darker territory, including moments of violence that some listeners may find unsettling.
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"The Devil's Mansion of New Orleans" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: Tom Coleman

Recorded at KRVS Radio Acadie, Lafayette, Louisiana

Additional audio production: Henry Howard
Music: Jez Graham
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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Bitterness between two sisters over a glittering diamond ring leads to terrifying consequences from beyond the grave in this chilling Georgia ghost story.
In the quiet town of Washington, Georgia, jealousy festers for years between Martha and her sister Jenny. When Jenny dies, temptation proves too strong—and Martha takes the ring she has always coveted.
But some things are never meant to be stolen.
Soon a voice begins calling in the night:
"Where's my ring?"
FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.
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"Where's My Ring?" was told by Nancy Riggs
Story adapted from folklore by Nancy Riggs with Craig Dominey
Director: Craig Dominey
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.

Two college friends spend a quiet weekend at an isolated Appalachian mountain house — until strange nighttime noises lead to a shocking discovery.
Listener discretion is advised.  This story contains frightening imagery and disturbing elements that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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"Grandma's Furry Robe" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert
Guitar: Lanny Gilbert
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. 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.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
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