Legends and Lore
Prentice Pendleton and the Ghost Ship: The Dead Ship of Harpswell
The sea can be a terrifying place. For centuries sailors spoke of instant hurricane like storms appearing from nowhere or sea serpents and monsters surfacing from the murky depths sinking ships and their crew. Maritime history is full or these stories. One of the creepiest sea going legends is that of ghost ships. Whether they are apparitions that bewilder viewers before vanishing into thin air or mysterious vessels found sailing the oceans with no one aboard, they are terrifying legends that were spoken of hundreds of years ago and are still talked about today. The most famous ship is perhaps the Mary Celeste, discovered adrift in the Azores in 1872 without a soul in sight. Its story has continued to fascinate today. While scientific explanations connected to ships like the Mary Celeste will be forever discussed, ghostly ship apparitions are left to the imagination. And while reasonable explanations have been put forth to explain these sighting and the legends around them it can be fun to consider these tales just for themselves, and their ability to captivate our imaginations.
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Prentice Pendleton and the Boo Hags: Don't let the Hag Ride Ya
Vampires and Zombies dominate the world of the undead in stories and movies. Stories of blood-sucking human-like creatures who possess magical powers are evident in hundreds of stories. Vampires are smooth yet scary. The are dead, yet somehow alive and they make for good stories. Zombies, are dead and starving and they represent the modern day fear of a pandemic spreading throughout the world quickly and turning everyone into flesh-eating monsters with no mind of their own. What about a third undead creature who steals your energy and wears your skin? Yep, the Boo Hag exists. At least according to the inhabitants of North and South Carolina who tell stories about these creatures and even though they may not seem as popular as the Vampire or Zombie. They are certainly as deadly!
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Prentice Pendleton: Little Rhody's Legendary Blood Sucker!
Mercy Brown was accused of being a Vampire but not until she was dead. Her family suffered from what everyone called "consumption". We now know it was tuberculosis. Superstitious New Englanders watched as Mercy's family died one by one from the awful disease. The region was in the midst of a Vampire craze and people believed the only way to stop the dying was to dig up Mercy's grave. They did just that but what they found was a perfectly preserved body.
Learn MoreUnited States of Scare: The Gamecock Creeper
In the exciting tale of the “Gamecock Creeper,” twelve-year-old twins Finn and Sloan Dunne uncover the legendary Three-Eyed Man lurking beneath the University of South Carolina. Their father, a new professor at the university, unknowingly brings his family close to the creature’s lair within the ancient steam tunnels. One evening, the creature follows the twins home and abducts their beloved Golden Retriever puppy, Goldy. Despite their earnest pleas, the twins’ story of the Three-Eyed Man is met with disbelief, leaving them no choice but to embark on a daring rescue mission. Armed with courage and accompanied by their new friend Lacey, the twins navigate the labyrinthine tunnels beneath the campus. They confront the Gamecock Creeper. Will they outwit its cunning traps, and finally reunite with Goldy? The adventure strengthens the bond between the twins and Lacey. Will they emerge as heroes? Are people at the university serving as guardians of one of the university’s most chilling secrets? Whatever happens, the twin's act of bravery spreads, turning the legend of the Gamecock Creeper into a tale of triumph over fear.
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United States of Scare: The Witching Tree of Smithfield
In the back of roads of Smithfield, RI lies a three-way intersection. In the middle of the intersection, sits a creepy old dead tree. It was literally right in the middle of the roadway. According to the various legends about the tree, a witch is buried underneath its roots. If you are brave enough, you go around the tree three times and she will appear and chase you to a haunted house up the street.
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