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Stories with a Twang
by Nathan Ward
A dive into folklore, ghost stories, and anything strange and unusual this world has to offer with your host Nathan. Some stories might not be from the American South, but they will always be delivered to you with a twang!
Episodes
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They Know Who You Are (Part 2)
In this second part of "They Know Who You Are," we see what happens when our main character tries one last effort to break through to N... I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, Long-Turn3354 for letting me read their series on the show! I will be back with part 3 soon. You...
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They Know Who You Are (Part 1)
Jobs can sometimes become monotonous and we welcome any excitement that comes our way. In this week's story, we meet someone who finds themselves questioning reality when a strange object lands on their desk... I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, Long-Turn3354 for letting...
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The Scarecrow
Death can be a very scary thing, not to mention the grief that soon follows. What if there were something even more terrifying? In this week's episode, we learn that there is no time to grieve when you are being chased in a cornfield... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's…
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Spiritual Infidelity
Nothing is scarier than learning that your significant other might be cheating on you, or at least that is what I thought. In this week's episode, we learn that there are many more things to be scared of in a relationship... Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a safe and fright-tastic spooky...
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Sylvia
Some people who dedicate themselves to art, in some way, claim they need inspiration from a muse. What happens when you finally find your muse, but it turns out she's dead? "A Ghost who Inspired Poetry" is from Jeffrey Introduces 13 More Southern Ghosts by Kathryn Tucker Windham. You can learn…
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The Restless Rocker
Every small town has a good storyteller. Uncle Dave was just that for the small town of Bolivar Tennessee. What happens when the story teller is gone? "The Restless Rocker" is from 13 Tennessee Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham. You can learn more about her and her incredible life over...
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Cold & Dark
Trauma is something that we all have, but some people's trauma goes a little deeper. In this week's episode, we hear a deathbed confessional from a Cold & Dark lake. I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's talented author, Marcus Starr, for letting me read their story on the show!…
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She's Seen Me
House sitting can be like a vacation away from home, but it can also be a bit creepy, especially if you have never been to the home before. In this week's story, we learn that maybe we should be scared of what we see from the corner of our eyes. I would like to give a giant thank you to this…
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The Lovely Afternoon
A lovely afternoon is few and far between these days, believe me. In this week's story, we visit a couple who was enjoying said afternoon, only for it to go up in a puff of smoke. "The Lovely Afternoon" is from 13 Mississippi Ghosts and Jeffrey by Kathryn Tucker Windham. You can learn more about...
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100th Episode Extravaganza!
Here it is everyone, 100 episodes of Stories with a Twang! To celebrate, I have four stories that I hope you enjoy! I would like to thank everyone who made this episode possible, from the four talented authors to Elizabethisafraid for lending their voice to the show yet again. Most importantly, I...
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He Told Me Not to Tell You
Moving into a new home can be scary, especially to a small child. What happens when that same scared child changes in unexpected ways? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author, @Playful_Donut232 for letting me read their wonderful story on the show! Original story:...
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That's My Spot
*Trigger Warning - Mentions of Suicide* All small towns seem to have a tragedy that changes everything. The event in this story is no different. Ready to meet Cassie? I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, @___mother___ for letting me read their amazing story on the show!...
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Strange Looks from the Horses
I never thought I would find myself in charge of a whole ranch, but here I am. I have been pretty successful at it. That is until I started to get strange looks from the horses... I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, TheAtlasOdyssey for letting me read their incredible…
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Tanner Bridge
Every small town has them, but what if the ghost story from Sullen Oaks is true? I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, Brian C. Sloan for letting me read their amazing story on the show! Original story:...
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Mr. Peeks
Don't you hate the feeling of someone watching you? Usually, you turn around to see no one there, but in this week's episode, what if there is someone watching you... I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, Jack Wight for letting me read their amazing story on the show!...
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The Spirit of the Spindles
It is always hard growing up, especially when you have to go to work when you are supposed to be in elementary school! In this week's episode, I read "The Spirit of the Spindles" from Jeffrey Introduces 13 More Southern Ghosts by Kathryn Tucker Windham If you would like to learn more about the…
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It Used My Friend's Voices
It is so nice to be able to get away from everything and get some fresh air. But in this episode, we see that by not following the rules, things can get very scary... I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, Nihilistic Towel (@Ok-Programmer-6938) for letting me read their...
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Just Fade Away
It's sometimes nice to take a trip down memory lane and remember your childhood. What is not as nice is when your childhood comes to you... Always such an absolute joy to have @Elizabethisafraid on the show! Go show them some love over on Instagram! I would like to give a huge thank you to this...
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The Twisted Man
*Trigger Warning- Mentions of Suicide* This was the best idea I have ever had! I needed to escape my crazy life, and the middle of nowhere Alaska sounded like just what I needed. That's funny. I thought I lived alone. Where did this grey naked dude come from? I would like to give a huge thank you...
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A Sinful Barrel and an Exorcism
In today's episode, I have two spooky tales for you from Tennessee. They were both written by Kathryn Tucker Windham and appear in her book, 13 Tennessee Ghosts and Jeffrey. The First story is called, "The Barrel of Sin." Our final story is called, "The Exorcism of Aunt Crecy." You can learn more...
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I Hate Valentine's Day
*Trigger Warning- Strong Language & Described Mutilation* I have never been lucky in love, and it's about time I tell you why I Hate Valentine's Day. What? Nothing to say? Cat got your tongue? Sorry for being extra nasally this episode! I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author,...
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The Adventure of the German Student
There is nothing quite like a dark and stormy night. I don't know about you, but I find the sound of distant thunder very soothing. I am not sure if I would be too soothed if I was hearing it while walking by a guillotine... This week's story is called, "The Adventure of the German Student," by...
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The School for Shut-ins
Oh I am so happy that you're here! You know how I've been struggling for a little while with social anxiety? Well...I might have signed up for a class that claims it can help. I know what you're thinking, but I might have signed you up to... Here is the link to the syllabus. Just give it a chance...
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No One Seems to Care
If getting held back your senior year isn't bad enough, boy do I have a spooky story just for you! Happy New Year everyone! I hope it is treating y'all well so far. I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, @Horror_Junkie_123 for letting me read another one of their fantastic...
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The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall
*Trigger Warning - Mentions of Suicide* Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Stories with a Twang! This story was written by John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) in 1891. He wrote many other short stories as well, so feel free to check them out! I hope you all enjoyed this story and please do let…
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God Knows My Pain
I have two stories for you this week! -Our first takes us to work where we find a painting outside. We then notice that our co-worker is paying rather close attention to it. It's almost like he expects it to change or something... -Our second story is a true story that follows our journey to our...
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The Clown had a Knife
-In our first story, I thought it would be a good idea to put in a new door. Turns out that it was a very bad idea! -In our second story, I recall a memory from my childhood and the unlikely hero that saved me. I would like to give a giant thank you to this episode's author's DZ Liergaard and...
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The Defiant Tombstone
Today we take a trip to an old cemetery in Kentucky. There is one monument that really caught my eye, but before I could read what was inscribed, it fell over. Did I make it fall? This week's story was written by Kathryn Tucker Windham and appears in her book, Jeffrey Introduces 13 More Southern...
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She's in my Pictures
It's always nice to take a trip down memory lane by looking at some old photos. That's strange, I don't remember that woman being there when I took that picture... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @WhyIsThisWet on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some...
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We Always Burn Liars Here
*Trigger Warning - Strong Language* I know that it is after Halloween, but I have had this story since last year, and I am so glad that I was able to get it together for y'all! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Halloween! Now, bring on the turkey! I would like to give a giant thank you to...
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Peekaboo Saga
For those of you that haven't been introduced to Peekaboo, now is your chance. Get to know the creepy little guy with this compilation of all 3 parts of Bailey S. Singer's amazing Peekaboo Saga. Huge thank you to Bailey S. Singer for these incredible stories and for creating such a creepy...
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White Junction
Most would assume that being an alter boy would be a safe enough job for a young boy, and so did I. That is until some priests began to confess their sins to my fellow alter boy... I hope you all have a safe and exciting Halloween! I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author...
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The Skinnies
Nana always warned me to be careful in the woods. More specifically, she would warn me to stay away from the skinny trees. I happened to see one today, and it winked at me... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @jalapeno-whiskey for letting me read their story on the…
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How He Left the Hotel
I got a new gig as an elevator operator in a big fancy hotel, but I sure as hell didn't sign up for ghostly encounters... "How He Left the Hotel" was written by Louisa Baldwin and published in 1894 in the anthology, The Shadow on the Blind and Other Ghost Stories. Send any stories that you have…
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I Want to See
Space seemed like such an alluring place. At least that is what I thought, until we heard this hum... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @WhyIsThisWet on Reddit for an incredible story! Go show them some love! You can find their YouTube channel @sweetsauce and follow…
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Peekaboo (Part 3)
Peekaboo sure has become a big part of my life. Now, it's talking about "becoming." I wonder what that means? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some love! Send any stories that you have to...
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Peekaboo (Part 2)
Peekaboo is becoming a bit of a nuisance. I think I got rid of him though, except what is this stain on my pillow? Peekaboo (Part 1) is episode 73. More parts to come! I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them...
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I Saw Something on the Wall
Don't you just hate it when someone keeps leaving their handprints all over your apartment? I know I do, but it seems like they are my handprints. Now if I could only remember leaving them... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author Ellis Korde for letting me read their story…
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She Was Right
I really enjoyed my job, until all these weird things started happening to me at work. Maybe being a detailer is not the job for me. First a murder car and now this... Part one is episode 70 titled, "It's My Personal Space." I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author...
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It's My Personal Space
Being a pro detailer for cars, you'd think that I have seen it all. So did I, until Jim brought in his car, with specific instructions to stay away from the trunk... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them…
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My Daughter Makes Potions
This week, we continue our journey into parenting. This time our daughter decides that she likes to make potions. It was innocent until she decided to use blood as an ingredient... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for letting me read their…
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There is Something Wrong with Jack
Ah bringing a newborn home is such an exciting and scary moment in young parent's lives. No one said it would be this scary though.... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @HorrorJunkie123 on Reddit for letting me read their story on the show! I would also like to thank...
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Don't Feel Bad for Mrs. Carter
*Trigger Warning- Child abuse, suicide* In today's episode, I am a bit under the weather, so hopefully I will sound normal by next week! Even though I am sick, I still have to make time for friendly neighbors...right? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @Yuh214_31 on…
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No Morgue Will Take My Wife's Body
In today's episode, we have found an old recording. I'm sure that it is completely normal and that nothing strange is on the tape, right? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's talented author, @thewyrmgallery on YouTube, for letting me read the story on the show. Go check them out...
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The Mummy's Curse
In today's episode, we get lost in a pyramid and disturb a mummy's grave. I just hope that nothing bad happens. Although, the professor did say something about a curse.... "Lost in a Pyramid; or, The Mummy's Curse" was written by Louisa May Alcott. Yes, the "Little Women" lady. I am as surprised…
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Paint the Gallows Red
Today, we take a trip to the charming small town of Troy Alabama and visit with a lovely old lady named Era Mae Barfoot. Her story of her childhood is beginning to take a dark turn. Luckily, she is about to play us a song.....about axe murder? You can learn more about Kathryn Tucker Windham over...
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That Black Cat
We have all known someone in our lives that is not the most pleasant person to be around. In this week's story, we learn about such a man and someone that takes revenge... If you would like to learn more about this week's author Kathryn Tucker Windham, you can head on over to…
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Huggin' Wally
Today, I decided to talk about some cryptids that are local to where I used to live and where I live now. Let me know what you think of this week's episode, and if you'd like me to do more episodes like this! Send any stories that you have to [email protected] Facebook:...
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Follow the Rules (Part 2)
I almost forgot that I was supposed to be working a night shift. More unsettling, I forgot some of the rules and what's the worst that will happen if I forget to follow just one rule? Part one is episode 59 called, "Follow the Rules." I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's…
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What is Stories with a Twang about?
A dive into folklore, ghost stories, and anything strange and unusual this world has to offer with your host Nathan. Some stories might not be from the American South, but they will always be delivered to you with a twang!
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Who hosts Stories with a Twang?
Stories with a Twang is created and hosted by Nathan Ward.
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