Shownotes
About this episode
After the tragic loss of his wife, a grieving farmer wanders deep into the hollows of Eastern Kentucky, stumbling upon a village that seems like paradise. In Burning Creek, there are no cemeteries and no one ever dies. But Sam Dylan soon discovers that the town's "eternal life" comes at a gruesome price. A classic Southern folk horror tale about the true cost of immortality. Written by Craig Dominey and told by Lanny Gilbert. Read the full story here: Listener Advisory: This Appalachian legend contains graphic descriptions of ritualistic violence and disturbing macabre themes. Listener discretion is advised. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at . Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Town Without Death" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard Photography: Marc del Santro The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. 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. #TheTownWithoutDeath #FolkHorror #AppalachianGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #KentuckyLegends #GhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #SpookyTales For more stories, including tales not on the podcast, visit our website: Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us: Instagram: YouTube: X: Facebook: