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Deep in the marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, something is watching from the shadows. In Gullah-Geechee folklore, the "Plat-eye" is a terrifying shapeshifter that guards hidden treasures and lures the unwary into the swamps. "The Plat-Eye" is a haunting regional ghost story about a man who discovers that some secrets are better left buried. Narrated by Veronica Byrd.

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"The Plat Eye" was written and told by Veronica Byrd.

Audio Production: Henry Howard

Music by Whit Connah

The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

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