Ghost Tales of the MoratocTales from the northeastern part of North Carolina including Washington, Martin, Bertie, and Tyrrell counties. |
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... knew that his encounter had been with Old Spearfinger and that quite possibly he had not seen the last of her that night . Indeed he had not , for as he took a shortcut through the woods he could hear a thudding sound in the distance ...
... knew that his encounter had been with Old Spearfinger and that quite possibly he had not seen the last of her that night . Indeed he had not , for as he took a shortcut through the woods he could hear a thudding sound in the distance ...
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... knew that they were treading on forbidden ground , but they were very much in love , and rules and con- ventions had little meaning for them . With the help of others they began to meet secretly , exchanging letters when they couldn't ...
... knew that they were treading on forbidden ground , but they were very much in love , and rules and con- ventions had little meaning for them . With the help of others they began to meet secretly , exchanging letters when they couldn't ...
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... knew the signs of the forest , the calls of the wild birds and the secrets of the animals . White Feather had a manly beauty that was un- matched by any of the other braves . He was taller than his fellow Indians , and his arms and ...
... knew the signs of the forest , the calls of the wild birds and the secrets of the animals . White Feather had a manly beauty that was un- matched by any of the other braves . He was taller than his fellow Indians , and his arms and ...
Contents
The Witch Hag of the Roanoke | 9 |
The Phantom of the Forest | 31 |
May She Rest in Peace | 49 |
Copyright | |
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