Things That Go Bump in the Night takes you on a journey throughout historic New England collecting tales of the supernatural, the unexplained, and the mysterious — spooky stories of ghosts, spirits, witches… and even a vampire!
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New England is a region full of beauty and history, but it also hides a dark heritage. Things That Go Bump in the Night takes you on a journey throughout New England collecting tales of the supernatural, the unexplained, and the mysterious — spooky stories of ghosts, spirits, witches… and even a vampire!
Visit some of New England’s most haunted houses — from the infamous Lizzie Borden house in Fall River to the Houghton Mansion in North Adams, the sight of a terrible tragedy almost a century ago.
Explore the haunted Hoosac Tunnel, an engineering marvel which runs though the Berkshire mountains and cost the lives of almost 200 souls to build. Even the beautiful and charming New England coastline hides a darker side, from the haunted New London Ledge Lighthouse to a suit of armor that screams at visitors in a castle in Newport, R.I.! If you love to travel the picturesque Mohawk Trail, there’s the Charlemont Inn where you can spend the night… and you just may find yourself sharing the room with an uninvited guest or two!
Through interviews with local authors, experts, and paranormal investigators, Tales of Haunted New England collects the legends, stories, and personal accounts of some of the creepiest and scariest tales from throughout the region!