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Deep in the hills of West Virginia, an old story tells of a lonely mountain spring that once ran clear and cold—until one summer it was said to turn the color of blood. Locals claimed the change came each year on the anniversary of a crime so brutal that the land itself refused to forget it. Passed down through generations and later preserved by folklorist Ruth Ann Musick, the tale remains one of Appalachia’s darkest pieces of mountain lore.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without InterruptionConnect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia X: @SoGoPodcastAdvertise on this podcast: [email protected]Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices



