WQKR 101.7 FM & 1270 AM is set to explore the region’s most chilling tales with the launch of its new show, Southern Ghost Stories, hosted by celebrated local author and folklorist Allen Sircy. The show will delve into the rich history of ghost stories, strange events, and local legends that haunt the United States….
Renowned author and folklorist Allen Sircy, known as the “American Hauntstorian,” announces the release of his latest collection of chilling tales, Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales 2. Following the success of his 2023 book, Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales, Sircy delves deeper into the haunted history of the Volunteer State, presenting a new trove of…
In the fall of 1893, a man named Jules Wallace arrived in St. Louis claiming he could summon the dead. Within weeks, he was drawing packed crowds, performing séances in darkened theaters, and making headlines across the city. Now, more than 130 years later, Wallace’s incredible true story is being brought back to life in…
The winter of 1873 had lulled the people of Minnesota into a false sense of security. January had been unseasonably mild, giving no hint of the coming terror that would be remembered for generations. On January 7, the sky darkened without warning, unleashing one of the most violent snowstorms the Northwest had ever seen. For…
Acclaimed author Allen Sircy, dubbed “The American Hauntstorian” for his expertise in folklore and history, brings readers his latest gripping exploration into America’s macabre past. In Fear & Folklore: Grave Robbers, Sircy shines a light on the notorious individuals who turned cemeteries into hunting grounds, weaving together the eerie, the grotesque, and the unthinkable acts…
Take a deep dive into the eerie and supernatural with Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Alabama, the newest work by renowned “American Hauntstorian” Allen Sircy. Known for his extensive catalog of over 20 books on the haunted history of the United States, Sircy now takes readers on a captivating tour of Alabama’s most haunted locations,…
The story of the Beast of Sugar Flats Road is one of eeriest legends in Middle Tennessee. No one knows the name of the man involved, nor can anyone say for sure exactly what happened on that fateful night in 1989. What is certain, however, is that a strange, severed head, matted with light, coarse…
In the heart of New Orleans stands the LaLaurie Mansion, a magnificent three-story residence. Built in the early 1830s by Dr. Louis LaLaurie and his wife, Delphine, the mansion was a symbol of affluence and sophistication. Dr. LaLaurie was a respected member of New Orleans society, known for his medical expertise and charm. Meanwhile, Delphine…
The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee stands as a stoic testament to the industrial dreams of a bygone era, its haunted history woven into the very fabric of its weathered walls. In 1929, amidst the ominous shadow of the Great Depression, the Allen Manufacturing Company birthed this 310,000-square-foot manufacturing behemoth half a mile northeast of the…
In the annals of sports history, curses have haunted sports teams, casting long shadows over their ambitions and victories. One such curse that gripped the San Francisco Giants dates back to 1918, when a man named Eddie Grant met a tragic end during World War I. The story of the Curse of Coogan’s Bluff, although…
