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October 27, 2017 Appalachian scary tales / Ghost stories / Halloween / Supernatural / West Virginia

The Wizzard Clip –part 3 of 3

A young Catholic priest was sent by Bishop Carroll of Baltimore to investigate the strange happenings at the Adam Livingston house.

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October 26, 2017 Appalachian scary tales / Ghost stories / Halloween / West Virginia

The Wizzard Clip –part 2 of 3

The sound of a large pair of shears could be distinctly heard in his house, clipping in the form of half moons and other curious figures.

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October 25, 2017 Appalachian scary tales / Ghost stories / Halloween / West Virginia

The Wizzard Clip –part 1 of 3

So soon as the candles were placed in the room with the corpse they became extinguished. The sound of horses galloping enveloped the house.

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Craigmiles crypt stains, St Luke's Episcopal Church; Cleveland TN
October 28, 2010 Appalachian scary tales / Halloween / Supernatural / Tennessee

The Red Streaks on the White Mausoleum

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s most unlikely claim to fame comes from red streaks on the mausoleum. They’re simply not supposed to be there.

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