<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms">Send a text</a>British author, podcaster, and reverend Peter Laws joins this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan to discuss his fascinating career exploring the dark side of belief, horror, and the unexplained. Known for his book The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death &amp; Gore, the Matt Hunter thriller series, his atmospheric YouTube channel Into the Fog with Peter Laws, and his appearances as part of Team Believer on the hit Uncanny podcast, Peter brings his unique perspective on the supernatural to the show. In this episode, he shares insights into his work in writing and podcasting and recounts a terrifying story about travelers who unknowingly book a haunted Airbnb in Kyoto filled with eerie dolls. If you love Japanese ghost stories, paranormal podcasts, and true creepy encounters in Japan, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to: “Into the Fog With Peter Laws”: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheFog'>https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheFog</a> BRAND NEW Website: <a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'>supernaturaljapan.com</a> Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content!Premium membership: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97'>@patreon</a> Support on: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'>@BuyMeACoffee</a> Connect with Supernatural Japan:Website: <a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'>supernaturaljapan.com</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'>@supernaturaljapan</a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'>@SupernaturalJapan</a>BlueSky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'>@MadForMaple</a>X: <a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'>@MadForMaple</a>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'>@BusanKevin</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;British author, podcaster, and reverend &lt;b&gt;Peter Laws &lt;/b&gt;joins this chilling episode of &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Supernatural Japan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt; to discuss his fascinating career exploring the dark side of belief, horror, and the unexplained. Known for his book &lt;em&gt;T&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;he Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death &amp;amp; Gore&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;,&lt;/b&gt; the Matt Hunter thriller series, his atmospheric YouTube channel &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Into the Fog with Peter Laws&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, and his appearances as part of Team Believer on the hit &lt;b&gt;Uncanny podcast&lt;/b&gt;, Peter brings his unique perspective on the supernatural to the show. In this episode, he shares insights into his work in writing and podcasting and recounts a terrifying story about travelers who unknowingly book a haunted Airbnb in &lt;b&gt;Kyoto&lt;/b&gt; filled with eerie dolls. If you love &lt;b&gt;Japanese ghost stories&lt;/b&gt;, paranormal podcasts, and true creepy encounters in Japan, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe to: “Into the Fog With Peter Laws”: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheFog'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheFog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BRAND NEW Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'&gt;supernaturaljapan.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Premium membership: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97'&gt;@patreon&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support on: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'&gt;@BuyMeACoffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Supernatural Japan:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'&gt;supernaturaljapan.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'&gt;@supernaturaljapan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'&gt;@SupernaturalJapan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BlueSky: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'&gt;@MadForMaple&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;X: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'&gt;@MadForMaple&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'&gt;@BusanKevin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text British author, podcaster, and reverend Peter Laws joins this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan to discuss his fascinating career exploring the dark side of belief, horror, and the unexplained. Known for his book The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death &amp; Gore, the Matt Hunter thriller series, his atmospheric YouTube channel Into the Fog with Peter Laws, and his appearances as part of Team Believer on the hit Uncanny podcast, Peter brings his unique perspectiv...

Into the Fog…in Japan 

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms">Send a text</a>Celebrate the 100th episode of Supernatural Japan as returning contributor Phillip Jackson shares chilling tales from Kyoto, diving into the eerie tradition of goryō worship—the vengeful spirits of wronged nobles. This episode explores the tragic story of Prince Sawara, brother of Emperor Kanmu, who was accused of an assassination plot, exiled to Awaji Island, and whose angry spirit was blamed for disasters in the ancient capital. Discover why ceremonies to appease these feared ghosts continue to this day, and don’t miss Kevin’s announcement of the brand-new Supernatural Japan Premium membership on Patreon for listeners who want even more supernatural content. BRAND NEW Website: <a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'>supernaturaljapan.com</a>Connect with Phil Jackson in Kyoto: <a href='https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/'>https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/</a> Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content!Premium membership: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97'>@patreon</a> Support on: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'>@BuyMeACoffee</a> Connect with Supernatural Japan:Website: <a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'>supernaturaljapan.com</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'>@supernaturaljapan</a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'>@SupernaturalJapan</a>BlueSky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'>@MadForMaple</a>X: <a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'>@MadForMaple</a>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'>@BusanKevin</a><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Celebrate the 100th episode of &lt;b&gt;Supernatural Japan&lt;/b&gt; as returning contributor &lt;b&gt;Phillip Jackson &lt;/b&gt;shares chilling tales from &lt;b&gt;Kyoto&lt;/b&gt;, diving into the eerie tradition of &lt;em&gt;goryō&lt;/em&gt; worship—the vengeful spirits of wronged nobles. This episode explores the tragic story of &lt;b&gt;Prince Sawara&lt;/b&gt;, brother of &lt;b&gt;Emperor Kanmu&lt;/b&gt;, who was accused of an assassination plot, exiled to Awaji Island, and whose angry spirit was blamed for disasters in the ancient capital. Discover why ceremonies to appease these feared ghosts continue to this day, and don’t miss Kevin’s announcement of the brand-new Supernatural Japan Premium membership on Patreon for listeners who want even more supernatural content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BRAND NEW Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;supernaturaljapan.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Phil Jackson in Kyoto&lt;b&gt;: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Premium membership: &lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@patreon&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support on: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@BuyMeACoffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Supernatural Japan:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website:&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://supernaturaljapan.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;supernaturaljapan.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@supernaturaljapan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook:&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@SupernaturalJapan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BlueSky:&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@MadForMaple&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X:&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@MadForMaple&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@BusanKevin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Celebrate the 100th episode of Supernatural Japan as returning contributor Phillip Jackson shares chilling tales from Kyoto, diving into the eerie tradition of goryō worship—the vengeful spirits of wronged nobles. This episode explores the tragic story of Prince Sawara, brother of Emperor Kanmu, who was accused of an assassination plot, exiled to Awaji Island, and whose angry spirit was blamed for disasters in the ancient capital. Discover why ceremonies to appease these feared gh...

Vengeful and Powerful Spirits

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms">Send a text</a>Dive into one of Kyoto’s darkest legends in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore the haunted history of Nanzen-ji, where legendary outlaw Ishikawa Goemon was supposedly boiled alive after a failed assassination attempt on Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Was Goemon truly a Robin Hood–style hero or a criminal whose story grew in the telling? We separate history from folklore, examine the gruesome execution that shocked feudal Japan, and uncover the chilling ghost stories said to haunt Nanzen-ji’s peaceful temple grounds today—perfect for fans of Japanese history, haunted places, and dark folklore. OUR NEW WEBSITE! <a href='https://supernaturaljapan.com/'>https://supernaturaljapan.com/</a> Follow the podcast: Instagram:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan</a>Facebook:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan</a>Bluesky:<a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'> https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social</a>X: <a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'>https://x.com/MadForMaple</a>Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Tales from Kevin Podcast:<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563</a> Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'>https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin</a>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'>https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin</a>Website: <a href='https://supernaturaljapan.com/'>https://supernaturaljapan.com/</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin">Support the show</a>

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Send a text Dive into one of Kyoto’s darkest legends in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore the haunted history of Nanzen-ji, where legendary outlaw Ishikawa Goemon was supposedly boiled alive after a failed assassination attempt on Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Was Goemon truly a Robin Hood–style hero or a criminal whose story grew in the telling? We separate history from folklore, examine the gruesome execution that shocked feudal Japan, and uncover the chilling ghost stories sa...

The Ghost Who Was Boiled Alive

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms">Send a text</a>Discover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where we explore the ancient beliefs surrounding magical plants like bamboo, mugwort, sakura, cedar, wisteria, and foxglove, and uncover how these plants were once thought to ward off evil, attract spirits, grant protection, or even curse the living, blending Shinto traditions, Buddhist symbolism, and rural folk practices into a rich tapestry of supernatural history that reveals how deeply the natural world shaped Japan’s spiritual imagination and its enduring legends. Follow the podcast: Instagram:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan</a>Facebook:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan</a>Bluesky:<a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'> https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social</a>X: <a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'>https://x.com/MadForMaple</a>Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Tales from Kevin Podcast (my weekly diary-style podcast):<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563</a> Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'>https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin</a>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'>https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin</a>Website: <a href='https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/'>https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com</a><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of &lt;b&gt;Supernatural Japan&lt;/b&gt;, where we explore the ancient beliefs surrounding magical plants like bamboo, mugwort, sakura, cedar, wisteria, and foxglove, and uncover how these plants were once thought to ward off evil, attract spirits, grant protection, or even curse the living, blending Shinto traditions, Buddhist symbolism, and rural folk practices into a rich tapestry of supernatural history that reveals how deeply the natural world shaped Japan’s spiritual imagination and its enduring legends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the podcast: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bluesky:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;X: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'&gt;https://x.com/MadForMaple&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tales from Kevin Podcast &lt;/b&gt;(my weekly diary-style podcast)&lt;b&gt;:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563'&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'&gt;https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/'&gt;https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Discover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where we explore the ancient beliefs surrounding magical plants like bamboo, mugwort, sakura, cedar, wisteria, and foxglove, and uncover how these plants were once thought to ward off evil, attract spirits, grant protection, or even curse the living, blending Shinto traditions, Buddhist symbolism, and rural folk practices into a rich tapestry of supernatural history that reveals how ...

Japan’s Magical Plants

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2269852/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this special crossover episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Brandon Schexnayder, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Southern Gothic. Together, they explore chilling folklore, haunted history, and the dark truths behind some of the American South’s most unsettling legends. From ghost stories and urban myths to real-life tragedies, this interview dives deep into how history and horror intertwine—and why these stories continue to haunt us today. Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, true crime, and eerie historical storytelling. Souther Gothic <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6s2eCUQgs76SLGEwiBwYOn?si=653c739a3861475d'>(Spotify)</a> and <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southern-gothic/id1348392537'>(Apple Podcasts)</a> Follow the podcast: Instagram:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan</a>Facebook:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan'> https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan</a>Bluesky:<a href='https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social'> https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social</a>X: <a href='https://x.com/MadForMaple'>https://x.com/MadForMaple</a>Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Tales from Kevin Podcast:<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563</a> Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin'>https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin</a>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin'>https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin</a>Website: <a href='https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/'>https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin">Support the show</a>

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Send a text In this special crossover episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Brandon Schexnayder, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Southern Gothic. Together, they explore chilling folklore, haunted history, and the dark truths behind some of the American South’s most unsettling legends. From ghost stories and urban myths to real-life tragedies, this interview dives deep into how history and horror intertwine—and why these stories continue to haunt us today. P...

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