Immerse yourself in the terrifying and mysterious culture of ghost stories and tradition that are as old as the Appalachian Mountains. The hosts of the popular podcast Eeriecast guide you through the rugged paths and dense forests of the region, encountering ghosts, creepy creatures, paranormal sounds, and mysterious fogs that dominate this rarely accessible area. The book "Darkness Prevails" by Carman Carrion and others sheds light on the darkest and scariest stories that have shaped a cryptic and essential aspect of American tradition, including: Wampus Cat, The Nûñnë'hï, The Story of Spearfinger, The Ghosts of Shut-in Creek, The Scorched Man, and other stories that demonstrate the multicultural fabric that makes up the Appalachia. Artistic illustrations accompany each terrifying story, bringing to life the ghosts, monsters, and cryptic legends of the Appalachian Trail.