There is a time when one’s new home truly becomes theirs. We loved the Virginia Place as soon as we saw her. She had a power over us. She was heaven-sent to our mom and a castle to us kids. Soon we found out her secret. I ask you, what heaven does not house spirits, and what castle does not contain ghosts? As much as we loved her, we began to fear her. No one wanted to be left alone with her. Even in the light of day we dreaded it.

We knew something was right behind us. Muffled voices, unexplained footsteps, and pitiful crying could be heard, and apparitions seen. The stories you are about to read are true. They are known to practically every man, woman, child or dog in this proud community of historic Cannelton, Indiana. Please read with an open mind and an inquisitive spirit.