Shownotes
About this episode
Desperate for work during the Depression, a drifter takes a job at a remote Mississippi farm—only to find a mysterious black cat whispering at his dinner table. Discover the terrifying secret of the 'Sop Doll' and why some jobs are better left untaken. A classic Southern 'witch-cat' legend narrated by Jim McAmis. Read the full story and see the Appalachian mountain archive here: Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Sop Doll" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard Music: Les Scott ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. #SopDoll #AppalachianFolklore #WitchStories #BlueRidgeMountains #GhostStories #SouthernFolklore #TheMoonlitRoad #MountainMyths For more stories, including tales not on the podcast, visit our website: Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us: Instagram: YouTube: X: Facebook: