Shownotes
About this episode
Deep in the marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, something is watching from the shadows. I n Gullah-Geechee folklore, the "Plat-eye" is a terrifying shapeshifter that guards hidden treasures and lures the unwary into the swamps. "The Plat-Eye" is a haunting regional ghost story about a man who discovers that some secrets are better left buried. Narrated by Veronica Byrd. Read the full story and the history of Gullah folklore here: 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 Plat Eye" was written and told by Veronica Byrd. Audio Production: Henry Howard Music by Whit Connah 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. #ThePlatEye #GullahFolklore #LowcountryGhostStories #SouthernFolklore #GeorgiaGhostStories #Shapeshifter #UrbanLegends #TheMoonlitRoad