Appalachian Folklore, Folklore, Urban Legends

The Tailybone: Appalachia’s Creepiest Campfire Tale

The fire crackles softly in a lonely cabin deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Outside, the forest is dark and silent. The wind stirs the branches, and somewhere in the distance an owl calls. Inside, a tired hunter settles into bed after a long day. He closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep. Then, from […]