The legend of the headless yankee cannoneer of sabine pass by w. The beinning, 15191834, which i wouldnt mind finding now that im mature enough to actually listen to some history about my state. F strong and edited for broadcast by texas standard. Pounds and pounds of steel were no match for joe, and his head was decapitated, tumbling down into the swamps never to be found again. If you enjoy a real chill, these locations offer a chance to get close to some of the eeriest true ghost stories ever told. State that there are countless regions which offer folklore and legends based on real events from decades ago.
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One day a girl was walking home late night after work or something. Mar 16, 2015 pounds and pounds of steel were no match for joe, and his head was decapitated, tumbling down into the swamps never to be found again. Here weve picked out seven of the most fascinating. Haunting encounters told by real people is a fascinating collection of ghost stories submitted by callers, and emails from followers of the show real ghost stories online. This book shares locations and stories of over 100 ghosts and haunted places in austin, as well as those within a few hours drive of austin.
Some real american ghosts o several ghost stories from the american press. Real ghost stories from texas, united states page 1. Satanic cults, the railroad killer, the marfa lightsthis halloween, read about texass spookiest characters and ghost stories. Oct 14, 2015 12 terrifying ghost stories you shouldnt read alone 10142015 04. Texas ghost stories represent some of the scariest and most haunting tales. Even larger cities have their own tales of haunted places. The maco lights, thought to be ghost joe searching for his head, are a real nc legend, although the waving lights were seen for over 100 years, they have not been seen since 1977. Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the lone star state reader, beware.
Meet 12 ghosts from texas and hear their bonechilling stories. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts. This shortlived program comprised three primetime specials that featured reenactments of ghost stories told by real people who experienced alleged. The village priest came with book and holy water, the spirits were effectually laid and we slept in peace. If you had a real paranormal experience related to ghosts and hauntings, share it with us. Books with true ghost stories, hauntings, legends, myths.
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I have been following the show for a couple of years now and i have always been intrigued with the collection of stories tony and jenny brueski have put. Ghost stories to spook the entire family the ghost stories are real near this dallas, texas suburb and are credible. Or if you have a comment about a story, please sign up its free and once you are registered, just add it. The ghosts of austin, texas was written by fiona broome, the founder of, one of the internets earliest, largest, and most respected ghostrelated websites this book shares locations and stories of over 100 ghosts and haunted places in austin, as well as those within a. These 19 real ghost stories will have you questioning that bump you hear in the night. Absolutely true stories about shadowy figures, moving objects, strange voices, and other things. Oscar from dallas joins us on todays episode to talk about his horror stories that are shared in his new book oscars book of the dead. We would love to some day visit each and every one of the places listed in this book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading real ghost stories. Listen to our bestselling book, real ghost stories. Growing up many of the scary stories were always shared amongst the oldest in the family about my ghost girls ghosts south texas. There was actually a show called celebrity ghost stories and yes, they were real. Hearing a ghost story is all well and good a bit of fun, and something most of us can hear without taking it too seriously.
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Otherworldly entities invade millions of lives every day, maybe even yours. I have been interested in the paranormal since i was 17. Oct 20, 2017 50 terrifying ghost stories told by famous people. Creepy ghost stories real stories of the paranormal. The truth is out there in a vast stretch of desert in west texas, wanderers journey to marfa to shop at the lone prada store and to witness the marfa lights. Years after the rock was closed as a prison, stories persist that alcatraz is haunted. Stories of murder, accidents and other deaths result in certain regional hot spots of hauntings and other unexplainable paranormal phenomena. Ghost children from texas city explosion by emmalinetexas let me preface my story by telling you that i live in a town right on the galveston bay in south texas. If you are looking for a great place to visit ghost story areas, read this one and get some great locations. Patentspatented didnt know how to feel about the socalled ghost, but just in case, they told the ghost several times that he was welcome to stay in the house or to leave, whichever would make him happier. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
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Dec 12, 2017 the most infamous texas legends and ghost stories the vast state of texas has all sorts of alleged haunted spots and unexplained phenomena. There are several books that provide various texas ghost stories, such as the big. We are interested in true stories from readers like you, if you had a real experience related to ghosts, spirits and haunted places, especially if you are a paranormal investigator, psychic or medium yourself, please submit it. One lady even told us a story about a alien buried in a cemetery in wise countyan event backed up by a story in a respected texas newspaper. Halloween had recently passed, and shed had a halloween book that she enjoyed looking through. Ghost stories of texas by joanne christensen fantastic fiction.
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