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Guabancex: The Furious Goddess of Storms
Before the name "hurricane" entered our everyday vocabulary, before weather apps and Doppler radar, the indigenous TaÃno people of the Caribbean had their own way of explaining the violent storms that ripped through their islands. They feared and respected a force of nature embodied not as a storm system, but as a wrathful, commanding deity: Guabancex The Furious Goddess of Storms.

Bee Williams
1 day ago4 min read


The Gray Man of Pawleys Island: Ghost, Guardian, or Storm Warning?
Along the quiet coast of South Carolina, where Spanish moss drapes from old oaks and sea breezes carry the scent of salt and sand, a ghost is said to walk.They call him the Gray Man of Pawleys Island, and locals know that when he shows up, trouble isn’t far behind.

Bee Williams
Jun 234 min read


The Forgotten Witch Trials of South Carolina
When we think of witch trials in America, the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 often come to mind. However, lesser-known episodes of witch hysteria also unfolded in other corners of the early United States, including the rural heart of South Carolina.

Bee Williams
Jun 164 min read


Lizard People: An Ancient Fear in Modern Skin
Lizard people may sound like a recent internet-fueled conspiracy, but the belief in reptilian humanoids goes back centuries and spans cultures around the world.

Bee Williams
May 54 min read


Werewolves of West Virginia
West Virginia’s motto has always been Wild and Wonderful. West Virginia’s alleged werewolves live at the blurry edge between folklore and fact.

Bee Williams
Apr 146 min read


Undead Appalachia: West Virginia’s Vampires
During the 1800s, vampire panics gripped communities. West Virginia, too, has its own lesser-known tales of vampires.

Bee Williams
Apr 73 min read


The Devil’s Courthouse: A Mountain of Shadows and Ancient Whispers
Deep in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains lies the Devil's Courthouse. It’s not subtle. It warns you.

Bee Williams
Mar 264 min read


The Appalachian Whistler: A Warning in the Woods
The Appalachian Mountains are home to a deep and unsettling folklore, whispered from generation to generation.

Bee Williams
Mar 124 min read


The Black Vampyre: A Forgotten Gothic Masterpiece
Hidden in the shadows of literary history is Uriah Derick D’Arcy’s The Black Vampyre: A Legend of St. Domingo.

Bee Williams
Feb 254 min read


Whispers in Stone: The Hidden Language of Graveyard Headstones
Death is but a transition. It is the living that needs funerary customs. It is all done in love.

Bee Williams
Apr 23, 20245 min read


Beyond the Grave: The Forgotten Uses of Cemeteries
Once upon a time, these final resting places were a welcome haven for the living as well as the dead.

Bee Williams
Mar 15, 20244 min read


The Ghost Woman of Horton House, Georgia
A few years ago, my husband and I climbed down from the mountains and traveled south through ancient battlegrounds, the pine tree...

Bee Williams
Feb 21, 20243 min read


"The Puzzling Phenomenon of the 19th Century Flying Mystery Machines"
Background Numerous individuals throughout the United States purportedly witnessed anomalous aerial phenomena between the latter half of...

Bee Williams
Feb 7, 20245 min read


"Unraveling the Mystery of Medusa: Exploring the Mythical Gorgon's Story"
For centuries Medusa has been misunderstood.

Bee Williams
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Banshee: The Haunting Wail of an Otherworldly Creature
For years, Irish locals have feared the wails of the Banshee. The Banshee, also known as the Bean Sidhe, is a captivating creature...

Bee Williams
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Mami Wata and Sister Sirens of the Sea
These alluring and mystical beings have been known to hold a dual nature in many African tales.

Bee Williams
Jan 3, 20245 min read


Miniature Macabre and Dark Curiosities: The History of Shrunken Heads
The fascinating history behind shrunken heads.

Bee Williams
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Case Files: Everyday Paranormal 2010
The SoulTracker’s crew and I joined a small organization in support.

Jonathan Williams
Sep 7, 20234 min read


The Witch Hunts of Connecticut: Fear, Folklore, and the Birth of American Hysteria
The trail blazed by Connecticut's legal system served as a stark contrast to the events unfolding in neighboring Salem.

Bee Williams
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Case Files: The Haunting of Chestnut Hall B&B
One might assume that we were stepping into a gateway to the underworld, expecting to witness remnants from the past.

Jonathan Williams
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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