Fabled

Every city has its ghosts, but the Tampa neighborhood of Ybor has more than its fair share. In this episode, you’ll hear tales of the most haunted buildings in Tampa. Once called the Wild West of the South, Ybor City’s lawless dead inhabitants are still wreaking havoc today. Music:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Sardana" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music... Read more

Pirates have always been glamorized in entertainment. Just the mention of them brings images to our minds. They are history’s favorite bad guys, but as we'll discuss in this episode, there were a few fearsome women, as well.And we’ll delve into the most famous legend and pirates’ tavern in history--The Pirates' House--which you can still visit today.Promo: Nothing Ever Happens in Canada------"Stay The Course" by Kevin MacLeod (http... Read more

If you take a ghost tour in Charleston, you'll likely hear the legend of Lavinia Fisher, reported to be the first female serial killer in America. But despite what we're told on the tours, the real story behind this infamous woman may surprise you. In this episode, we'll uncover the facts and search history for the truth behind the lore.Promo: Folklore on the Rocks- Music from https://filmmusic.io"Love Song" by Kevin MacLeod (https... Read more

What happens when a hero is murdered? Find out in "The Singing Bone" by the Brothers Grimm. We'll explore famous cases of familial murder in history and why this story has been forgotten by many.Music:"Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Snowdrop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut... Read more

Have you ever visited a haunted house? Did it live up to the hype? Did it give you all the spooky thrills? In this episode, we'll step inside the infamous Sorrel-Weed House located in Historic Savannah, Georgia. We'll uncover the history, debunk the legend, and I'll share my personal experience.Promo: 3 Spooked GirlsMusic:"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licenseht... Read more

All writers are told to "write what you know," but why is that so important? Behind all believable fiction, there is someone's true experience and emotion. Tolkien's full and interesting life bled into his masterpieces. In this episode, we'll find out the story behind The Lord of the Ring's epic cast and adventure.[ Music:"Calmant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://crea... Read more

In this episode, we'll explore the legend of La Llorona and its origins, which go back further than you may think. We'll even delve into the darkest corner of the tale and discuss Biblical references and the demonic. Due to the graphic nature of this myth, listener discretion is advised.Music:"Laid Back Guitars" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/lice... Read more

What is it about fairy tales that intrigue us—that endure time? Perhaps it’s simply their closeness to purity and innocence that we long for. Or, what if it’s not their moral that grips us but their villain? What if the layers were peeled back, and the sweet, pure characters revealed their skeletons. After all, no one is who they seem.In this episode, we’ll uncover another Snow White, along with her sister Rose Red. And we’ll explo... Read more

There are certain things that once experienced, there’s no going back. In this episode, we'll meet the forgotten author, Conrad Aiken. He witnessed the most horrific thing a person could when he was eleven years old. That life-altering event both haunted him and defined him. We'll discover the most famous poet most people have never known.--Music:"Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed un... Read more

On December 3rd, 1926, the Queen of Mystery, Agatha Christie disappeared and wasn't seen again for 11 days. What happened to her? Let's travel back in time and peek behind the carefully wrought facade of Agatha's seemingly perfect life. We'll find out why she took this one to the grave.See our website for show notes, sources, and transcripts.____________________Follow us on social media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/FabledCollectiv... Read more

Why is it that seemingly innocent things--children, dolls, clowns, churches--when turned on their heads make the most terrifying horrors? The juxtaposition of good and evil and holy and hell piques our attention when the benign unexpectedly becomes malicious.In this episode, we'll tell you two stories and a few undeniable truths.

Every town has its ghosts, and small Southern towns are no different. One of the most well-known ghost stories in Alabama is the legend of Bill Sketoe--a man who wrongfully lost his life in 1864. Visit the decaying South, in its haunting glory, in this episode.Website: https://bit.ly/2UTTb44

In the last episode, we meet Little Red. In this one, we’ll delve deeper into an even more terrifying aspect of the story—the wolf. We’ll step into a little known corner of history and find out the truth behind the beast.

We’re all familiar with the childhood favorite—Little Red Riding Hood. But what if I told you that it may actually be true? At least, partly. Find out what makes this tale one of the most terrifying yet.

Does chivalry still exist? King Arthur and Guinevere like you've never seen them before. Referencing Lord Tennyson's "Morte d'Arthur" and William Morris' "The Defence of Guenevere," we explore the history of Arthurian legend and the epic romance (or lack thereof) between Arthur and Guinevere. Find the full story for FREE here: https://www.fabledcollective.com/loreandlegend.html

Does fairy magic really exist? It seems like a strange question to ask modern audiences, but historically, many cultures from around the world believed in the magical properties of certain herbs—such as that of the foxglove. Foxglove is said to have the power to summon fairies, and according to modern medicine, may have the power to mend hearts. _______Website: www.fabledcollective.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/fabledcollect... Read more

Why do tales of murder intrigue us? When we're children, we fear the dark--the hidden creatures in the shadows. But as we age, so do our fears, turning from something otherworldly to monsters much more terrifying.People.Allow me to tell you a story of a mysterious murder. Then we'll sort through the facts. The jury has already decided the fate, but it's your turn to be the judge._______________Website: www.fabledcollective.comInsta... Read more

Why do tales of murder intrigue us? When we're children, we fear the dark--the hidden creatures in the shadows. But as we age, so do our fears, turning from something otherworldly to monsters much more terrifying.People.Allow me to tell you a story of a mysterious murder. Then we'll sort through the facts. The jury has already decided the fate, but it's your turn to be the judge._______________Website: www.fabledcollective.comInsta... Read more

Edgar Allan Poe had a sad life, losing every woman he ever loved. Of course, he’s famous for his macabre stories, but it’s his very last poem that is truly fascinating. Who was Poe’s Annabel Lee? Was she his wife or some secret love who’s been lost in history? There’s a legend in Charleston, South Carolina that you may find compelling. We know a lot about Poe’s dark mind, but in this episode, we’ll explore a lesser known side of hi... Read more