A Civil War soldier who still haunts the tree where he was chained and left to die…a witch who locked two little girls in a cellar…unexplained voices and heavy footsteps on the stairs… The North Carolina Piedmont can be a very spooky place. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, many people in this region have experienced things that simply cannot be explained. This collection of local lore includes classic ghost stories that have been passed down for generations, as well as personal experiences of the author, her family, friends and even strangers. Join local author Frances Casstevens as she recounts one spine-tingling tale after another.