Appalachian HorrorFest Podcast
Welcome to the Appalachian HorrorFest Podcast...where the ancient art of storytelling is kept alive, one chilling tale at a time. Each episode delivers a short, standalone story steeped in the dark folklore, supernatural mystery, and unsettling imagination that define the Appalachian spirit. From eerie holler legends to deeply disturbing fiction that wanders far beyond the mountains, this show celebrates the voices that keep Appalachian horror thriving. Stories featured on the podcast are submitted by listeners, authors, and storytellers from across the region and beyond. Many of these works also appear in the festival’s annual publichation, The Gathering: An Appalachian Horror Anthology, where standout pieces are preserved in print as part of the festival’s growing legacy. Every episode is carefully curated by the festival’s editorial team to showcase the very best in independent horror storytelling. To submit your own tale for consideration, visit www.appalachianhorrorfest.com and click on the Submissions tab.
Episodes
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Season 1 | Episode 1 “Last Mortal Moment” Original Release: November 2023 Website: Ravens Vail
Description: This original work of alliteration from writer Jeryd Bolden-Greer is a haunting story that depicts what it would feel like to become the monster from the monster’s point of view. This work was originally presented at Appalachian HorrorFest 2023.
Written and Narrated by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Audi...
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Season 1 | Episode 2 “The Hook: Narrow Escape”
Original Release: November 2023
Website: Ravens Vail
Description: This original work from author Ed Bolden-Greer is an original writing based on an Appalachian Urban Legend told by his Grandfather Earl Ray Fultz. A tale of true horror finds two young lovers in danger then and now. This work was originally presented at the Appa...
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Season 1 | Episode 3- Blue Bonnet
Release Date: August 7, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Pen Hill at the Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pen's story, “Blue Bonnet,” is an Appalachian-inspired reimagining of the old French fairy tale "Little Red...
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Season 1 | Episode 4 - The Hallows
Release Date: August 10, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Tiffany Weathers at the Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The story revolves around Andrew, who is grappling with the aftermath of his father's death and his own ...
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Season 1 | Episode 5 - Irish Story & The Invited Guest
Release Date: August 11, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast, written and performed by Master Storyteller Natayla Smith during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee, features two intertwined tales that delve into themes of storytelling, friendship, and the supern...
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Season 1 | Episode 6 - Dark Katrina
Release Date: August 12, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Nate Smith during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The story, titled “Dark Katrina,” centers on a young fiddler named Fiddlin’ Jack, who becomes enchante...
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Season 1 | Episode 7 - Creepsakes
Release Date: August 13, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller R.F. Greer during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Greer showcases the power of poetry as a storytelling medium with his collection, “Creepsake.” The poems...
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Season 1 | Episode 8 - The Raven
Release Date: August 16, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written by Edgar Allen Poe and performed by Master Storyteller Melanie Alexander during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alexander dramatically presents Poe’s “The Raven,” which revolves ar...
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Season 2 | Episode 1 - Curious Lilly: A Scary Story for Children
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Ed Bolden-Greer shares his enchanting children’s story "Curious Lily." The story follows a little girl, Lily, who, despite warnings, explores the mysterious Ravenswood Forest. Her curiosity leads her to an ab...
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Season 1 | Episode 2 – “Invisible” by Tiffany Weathers
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, features a dark and haunting story titled "Invisible," written and performed by Master Storyteller, Tiffany Weathers. The story is centered around a woman named Emily who feels utterly invisible in her life, neglected by h...
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Season 2 | Episode 3 – “Eighty Feet Deep.” ” by Natalya Smith
Release Date: January 1, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, listeners embark on a dark journey through a tale performed by Natalya Smith at Appalachian Horror Fest 2024. The story revolves around Frank, a miner who, after a fight with his former best friend Sloan, accidentally...
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Season 2 | Episode 4: AHF - Wishing for a Friend by Ed D. Bolden-Greer
Release Date: February 15, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Master storyteller Ed Bolden-Greer shares a haunting tale performed during Appalachian Horror Fest 2024. Inspired by a vivid dream from his childhood, the story revolves around a young child who, after wishing for a friend wh...
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Season 2 | Episode 5: AHF 2024 - The Hungary Watcher by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Release Date: February 25, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Master storyteller Jeryd Bolden-Greer tells his original story, “The Hungry Watcher,” which explores the perspective of a supernatural being that preys on humans. The narrative delves into the primal anticipation an...
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Season 2 | Episode 14: AHF 2024 - Things Do Go Bump in the Night by Susan Gilliam
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Storyteller Susan Gilliam tells her original story, “Things Do Go Bump in the Night,” which looks at the rowdy behavior of a group of high school friends and an Ouija board.
Written and performed by Susan Gil...
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Season 2 | Episode 15: AHF 2024 - Death on a Doorstep by R.F. Greer
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Master Storyteller R.F. Greer introduced her original story, “Death on a Doorstep.” The story follows Jenna, a woman grappling with feelings of inadequacy and monotony in her life. One evening on her porch in the Smoky ...
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Season 2 | Episode 16: AHF 2024 – FitchWaerie by Lena Perkins
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Storyteller Lena Perkins performs her original story Fitch Waerie that follows misfortune that clings to Frank like a shadow. From flat tires and socks with holes to a defunct air conditioner in sweltering summer heat, his life is a cascade o...
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Season 2 | Episode 17: AHF 2024 – Brave Spalpen by Nate Smith
Release Date: March 29, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode, Master Storyteller Nate Smith performs his story “Brave Spalpen.” The story follows Daniel McAllister, a young man from the Northern Irish islands, who was called to serve in the war. Like many soldiers, he returned with phys...
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