Spooky Appalachia

In this chilling installment of Spooky Appalachia, we venture deep into the isolated hollers and shadowed ridges to explore two terrifying encounters with the unknown.Our first story takes us to a remote Kentucky rest stop on Route 119, where a late-night traveler finds themselves face-to-face with two children whose "Sunday best" clothes and pitch-black eyes signal a predatory trap. Our second tale follows a hiker seeking solitude in the backcountry of southwestern Virginia, only to be stalked by similar entities who emerge from the woods to demand an invitation into their camp.These aren't just ghost stories; they are visceral accounts of the "Black-Eyed Kids" entities that mimic humanity to lure the unsuspecting into their grasp. Tune in as we examine the unsettling "rules" these beings seem to follow and the horrifying realization that in the deep, dark mountains, you are never truly alone.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/spookyappalachiaStay Spooky.

In this truly unique episode of Spooky Appalachia, we sit down for an intimate and historic conversation with Chris May and his wife, Misty. Chris offers a rare, generational perspective on one of the most famous UFO and cryptid encounters in American history: the 1952 Flatwoods Monster sighting.As the son of witness Freddie May and the grandson of Kathleen May, Chris carries the legacy of the witnesses who stood face-to-face with the Braxton County entity. In this episode, we move beyond the standard legends to uncover:The Family Account: The specific, personal details of the encounter that were only ever shared around the family kitchen table.Life in the Aftermath: What it was really like in Flatwoods for the May family in the days and months following the national media frenzy.Regional Mysteries: We discuss the broader context of sightings in the region and how these events shaped the local narrative for decades to come.This is not just a retelling of a classic story—it is a preservation of local history through the eyes of the family that lived it. Join us as we honor the legacy of the May family and explore the enduring mystery of the Flatwoods Monster.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore two unsettling accounts that prove some things in the mountains refuse to be ignored.First, we travel back to 1954 to hear a harrowing childhood encounter. A nine-year-old boy wakes in the middle of the night to find a glowing, disembodied head drifting toward his bed—an entity that would haunt his family for generations to come. What was this strange light, and why did it follow them long after they left the family home?Next, we head to the 1970s and a newspaper office built inside a former casket factory. After a photographer decides to play a cruel prank on a superstitious coworker, he finds himself targeted by the building’s true inhabitants. From disembodied voices and the suffocating feeling of being followed, to a chilling apparition at the top of the stairs, this is a haunting reminder that you should always be careful who—or what—you provoke in the dark.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

In our previous episode, we dove deep into the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap. The response was overwhelming. We were flooded with emails and comments from listeners across Southwest Virginia ordinary people who had been keeping extraordinary secrets for nearly forty years.It turns out, the "Wytheville Flap" was far more widespread than anyone realized.In this episode, we share these chilling, firsthand accounts that paint a much larger picture of that fateful autumn in 1987. From massive, silent black triangles gliding over Galax and Tazewell, to clusters of "bubble-like" craft hovering motionless over mountain ridge lines, and an unsettling, high-strung encounter in Shawsville that left a young witness physically drained the stories are as diverse as they are terrifying. These reports, coming from honest, everyday people who were never looking for attention, confirm one thing: in 1987, the Appalachian sky was full of something that simply did not belong.Tune in as we piece together these forgotten sightings and explore the far-reaching impact of the 1987 incursion.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

In June 2026, I had the incredible honor of taking the stage at the Grafton Monster Festival to discuss the journey of Spooky Appalachia. This episode captures that live talk, offering a rare look behind the curtain at how this project evolved from a passion for regional legends into the thriving community platform it is today.Throughout the presentation, I reflect on why this channel has always been focused on the people the listeners who bravely share their real-life encounters from across the mountains. We move beyond the myths to explore the raw, unsettling cryptid reports coming straight from the front lines of the night shift. These are the stories that remind us all why we keep our eyes on the treeline. Whether you are a long-time follower or new to the lore of our hills, this bonus episode offers a heartfelt and chilling look at what it takes to curate the stories that haunt our landscape.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

What really lurks along the banks of the Tygart River? While the Grafton Monster has long been discussed as a piece of Appalachian folklore, the truth behind the sightings is far more unsettling.In this episode, we bridge the gap between history and a modern-day mystery. We start by revisiting the original 1964 report from The Grafton Sentinel—the sighting that sparked a local frenzy and explore the bizarre, unexplained physical evidence left behind by the creature.But we aren’t just looking at the archives; we are going deeper. I am sharing a chilling, exclusive firsthand account sent to me by a fan who lived through a brush with this headless monstrosity in Taylor County in 1977. This is a rare, direct testimony from a witness who has kept this secret for decades. By pairing the foundational legend with this haunting new evidence, we reveal why the Grafton Monster is far more than just a campfire story.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign up for our monthly news letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.