Welcome to The Moonlit Road.com, where we tell Southern ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends from the dark backroads of the American South. Want to come along? Follow the lantern to visit with our storytellers.

Jewish rabbi in Charleston, South Carolina stumbles across a secretive Gullah community – and enlists a magic golem creature to protect it.

Mississippi ghost story of a young girl terrorized by Billy Ray, her mischievous and mysterious, cousin.

North Carolina creature story of two boys whose nighttime possum hunt brings an encounter with a terrifying mountain Hob Goblin!

We present two ghost stories from Amy Mitchell and multimedia artist Geoff Mitchell.



Illustration by Janelle Jex

Story of haunted and cursed doll known as Robert The Doll, currently on display (if you dare visit) in Key West, Florida.

Story of a haunted historic jail in Lawrenceville, Georgia, haunted by a slave named Elleck.

Georgia bullies terrorize the wrong trick-or-treater in this Halloween horror story from Harris Tobias.

Florida horror story of a wealthy Halloween decor supplier who may have unlocked a door to real evil. Written by Harris Tobias.

Unsettlingly creepy, Southern haunted house story written by Bill Arbuckle.

Escape from Shiloh (Civil War Ghost Stories)

Tourists at the Battle of Shiloh historic site in Tennessee stumble across a terrifying cave.

An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill. But is he really what the townsfolk say he is? Written and told by Christine Horn.

Two sailors on shore leave encounter the horrifying bogeymen from their childhoods known as The Gunnymen. Written by K.E. Moore.

Poor, road-weary Thomas Lester decides to spend the night in a haunted house. Never a good idea! A Southern ghost story told by Yomi Goodall.

Scary story of Goatman’s Bridge, one of the most haunted spots in Texas. Written by Shaun Jex.

Careful what you ask the local witch for. Your debt must be paid. Creepy Georgia witch story by Kayla Bolton.

Spooky Texas legend of the McDow Hole, where ghost sightings of pioneer woman Jenny Papworth and her baby have long been reported. Historian Bob Hopkins brings us the definitive study of this and other hauntings.

Ghost story from Athens, Georgia of a mysterious cemetery and (of course) a Georgia bulldog. Written by K.E. Schmidt.

Ghost story of an Alabama “hollar” haunted by a farmer ghost searching for his missing son. Written by Irran Butler.

Heir to family fortune must solve the riddle of his father’s sinister tombstone to claim his inheritance in this Virginia horror story from K.E. Moore.

Louisiana twist on the legend of the Fair Folk, written by Sam McDonald.

Young boys make the mistake of chasing an errant football into the depths of a Georgia haunted house. Written by Kenneth Gary.

Mississippi Rose (Audio Ghost Stories)

Mississippi ghost story about a young boy’s encounter with a strange girl who suddenly appears near his family’s farm. Written by LaDoris Davis and Craig Dominey. Told by LaDoris Davis.

Louisiana ghost story about the well documented hauntings at Myrtles Plantation. Collected and adapted by Craig Dominey. Told by Veronica Byrd.

Horror story of a frightening creature terrorizing a frontier South Carolina town. Written by Norman Coulson.

Creepy true story of a haunted bridge that once stood near Lookout Mountain, Alabama. Written by Irran Butler.

Animal fable The Scorpion and the Frog is retold as a North Carolina horror/suspense thriller by Kyle Moore.

What is that mysterious organ music drifting from the creepy house down the road? Read this South Carolina haunted house tale from Tony Young.

Alabama home for sale by owner, scary furnace in the basement included! Ghost story written by Kenneth Gage Gary.

Tennessee cat-and-mouse tale of a man versus a creature from an old legend. But there’s nothing to worry about…is there? Written by Bill Arbuckle.

Looking for a Southern ghost tour, haunted place, ghost hunt or historic travel based on our stories? Then here’s how you get to those places!

Calling all teachers – you can now download lesson plans based on our stories. Created and submitted by your fellow teachers. Please feel free to share yours!

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