Growing up in a small town in WNC it is impossible to not know the name of Joann Denton. A local legend accused of witchcraft and fortune telling according to colonial laws still active in North Carolina, for correctly predicting a woman’s death date. This is her story

As the chill of autumn creeps closer and the veil begins to thin, we bring you one last haunting tale before October arrives. This week on The Hauntological Society, we journey deep into the woods of Leonardtown to uncover the chilling legend of the Moll Dyer Stone—a cursed relic said to sicken and dizzy any who dare to touch it. From whispered folklore to modern-day encounters, we explore the ghostly shadow of a woman wronged, whose memory lingers in stone and story alike.

Join us as we continue our Season of the Witch theme, leading you straight into the most haunted month of the year. Light your candles, dim the lights, and settle in for a tale as heavy as the cursed rock itself… this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

This week, The Hauntological Society takes you back to the shadowy courtrooms of colonial Connecticut, where whispers of witchcraft sealed the fate of the accused. As we continue our Season of the Witch series, every tale grows darker, every haunting more chilling, and each step brings us closer to the week of Halloween. The air is heavy with superstition, the flames of fear burn high, and the veil grows thinner with each passing night.

So gather close, dear listener, and steel yourself for another chapter in our descent toward the unknown. The ghosts of history are restless, the witches stir, and the final night approaches. And remember—our journey through The Season of the Witch culminates in a very special Halloween episode you won’t want to miss.

Step back into colonial Virginia, where fear and superstition once held sway over the courts. In this chilling episode of The Hauntological Society, we explore the story of Grace Sherwood, forever remembered as the Witch of Pungo. Accused of witchcraft in the early 1700s, she endured suspicion, betrayal, and even the infamous “ducking test,” becoming the central figure in Virginia’s only recorded witch trial. Beyond her tale, we uncover the broader history of witch trials in the Old Dominion—how echoes of Salem spread southward, feeding paranoia in the tidewater plantations and shadowy pine forests.

As Halloween approaches, we conjure the atmosphere of a world where whispered curses could ruin reputations, where neighbors turned on one another, and where the line between folklore and fear was razor thin. Join us as we summon the spectral memory of the Witch of Pungo, and ask: what lingers still in the marshes of Virginia?

This week, we ride into the mist-shrouded valley of Sleepy Hollow, where the veil between legend and reality grows thin. By the flicker of jack-o’-lantern light, we summon Washington Irving’s infamous tale of the Headless Horseman—a phantom rider who still haunts the winding roads beneath twisted branches. But the shadows don’t end with folklore. Sleepy Hollow itself is alive with ghost stories: haunted graveyards where whispers rise with the autumn wind, spectral women in white drifting through the night, and restless spirits that have watched over the Hudson River for centuries.

Join us on this chilling journey through history, haunting, and Halloween lore as we unravel the secrets of Sleepy Hollow—where every rustle of leaves could be the approach of something otherworldly.

Step into the eerie world of America’s most chilling roadside legends as we explore the spectral phenomenon of haunted hitchhikers. From shadowy figures thumbing rides on desolate highways to ghostly passengers who vanish without a trace, this episode takes you deep into tales where the line between the living and the dead blurs.

Step into the shadows with us on the latest episode of The Hauntological Society as we explore the eerie secrets of Westminster Hall and Burying Grounds. Beneath the historic streets of Baltimore lies a haunting labyrinth of catacombs, restless spirits, and stories whispered through centuries of stone and bone. From mysterious apparitions to chilling tales of the past, this episode unearths the darker side of history you won’t want to miss.

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A new episode of The Hauntological Society has arrived—this week we explore the eerie tale of the Phillip Experiment, where a ghost may have been created by sheer human imagination. And mark your calendars: on September 7, we’ll officially announce our Halloween-themed series, taking you deeper into the shadows just in time for spooky season. To top it off, we’re showcasing some killer music to lead us into Halloween, featuring Bobbie Snakes, Table Rock and Rollers, Bleach Boys, and Sycamore Bones.

Beneath the ornate balconies and flickering stage lights of Charleston’s historic Dock Street Theatre, whispers of the past still echo. Patrons have reported ghostly figures gliding across the boards, the most famous being the Lady in Red—forever watching the performances she never got to star in. But she’s not alone. From shadowy apparitions to inexplicable footsteps, this grand old playhouse has more drama behind the curtain than any script could contain.

In this episode of The Hauntological Society, we dive into the infamous 1924 attack at Ape Canyon, where a group of miners claimed they were besieged overnight by a gang of wild, hairy, man-like creatures—what many now believe to be Sasquatch. We unravel the chilling details of their harrowing encounter, explore the strange happenings that led up to it, and examine the lingering mystery that still haunts the shadowy slopes of Mount St. Helens. Was it a brush with undiscovered creatures—or something even stranger?

Before the infamous axe ever fell on Second Street, a darker shadow loomed over the Borden family name. In this haunting episode, we uncover the long-buried story of Eliza Borden—Lizzie’s aunt by marriage—who committed an unthinkable act decades before the infamous murders. After suffering what may have been a devastating mental break, Eliza took the lives of her two young children before ending her own in a tragic scene that played out in the cellar of their home. Join us as we explore the forgotten history, the possible role of postpartum psychosis, and the lingering whispers that suggest the spirits of Eliza and her children have never truly left.

In this episode of The Hauntological Society, we journey to the lavender fields of Valensole, France, where a quiet farmer’s encounter with otherworldly beings in 1965 sparked one of the most compelling UFO cases in European history. Join us as we dig into Maurice Masse’s chilling account, Jacques Vallée’s investigation, and the strange echoes that still linger in the soil.

It’s time to look into some of the history of the Fae and why you don’t eat food from them if they offer

Buckle up, we are going to Michigan to see whats up with the Dogman!!

Following our fantastic conversation with Margaret Langley we dive deeper into the history and haunting of Broughton hospital.

Today we have a conversation with Margaret Langley, the author of haunted broughton. TW there is mention of suicide.

We explore what’s happening in the world

Of cryptids. Then I take you on an adventure to visit the story of the Kelly Hopkinsville goblins. Check out Blackbird Rituals on Instagram and Table Rock and Rollers on Spotify and Instagram and Facebook! Opening Song by Brandon Holcombe! All other music written and performed by Erik Anthony.

Today we check out the Fairfield Asylum and then we are treated by a special song at the end from one of my best friends ever! Listen to The Table Rock and Rollers on SoundCloud and Spotify!

Sail the high seas with us and swab the poop deck! We are talking about pirates!!

Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach North Carolina, is haunted and Wendy and I are going to visit here in search of Ghosts!