AC 00134 - Live from Ret-Con 2025 - The Phantom Steed of Cary

About this episode

The episode explores the legend of a ghostly horse in Cary, featuring stories and an eyewitness account from a convention.

What's that sound racing down the road outside at night? Could it be the ghost of a horse in search of its fallen rider? Join Michael, Charlie, and special guest Tally Johnson for a deep dive into the history behind a local legend, a couple of quick companion stories from Tally, and a surprise eye-witness account from the convention audience! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Upcoming Live Appearances: Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books) SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!) Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Charlie

Guest: Tally Johnson

Topics covered

• local legend
• ghost stories
• history
• eyewitness accounts
• conventions

Keywords

• Phantom Steed
• Cary
• ghost horse
• local legend
• eyewitness account
• Ret-Con 2025
• Tally Johnson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arcane Carolinas

Books & works: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3, Children of Solitude

Places: Williamsburg, VA, Durham, NC, Winston-Salem, NC

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