S12 E12 - F-Bomb - Don't Let Them In - The Legend of the Black Eyed Children

About this episode

This episode explores the haunting legend of the Black Eyed Children in Michigan folklore.

On this episode of F-Bomb Friday, Tracy Preston brings listeners another haunting Michigan tale rooted in the shadows, strange details, and unsettling atmosphere that make Michigan folklore so unforgettable, this episode leans into the question every good ghost story leaves behind: what if the thing we laugh off… is the thing we should have listened to? With eerie storytelling, Michigan atmosphere, and a little Todd-and-Tracy commentary, this F-Bomb Friday episode is perfect for fans of ghost stories, local legends, haunted Michigan, folklore, and true tales that feel just a little too close to home. #FBombFriday #MichiganFolklore #HauntedMichigan #GhostStories #MaliceInTheMitten Hosted and Produced by Tracy Preston Story Researched and Written by Todd Preston Music created exclusively for F-Bomb by Tracy Preston Original artwork by Todd Preston Sound Effect from Uppbeat: knocking-on-door-heavy-betacut-1-00-01.mp3 Sources: https://www.brianbethel.com https://www.coasttocoastam.com https://www.mysteriousuniverse.org https://www.liveabout.com/black-eyed-kids-2594425 https://www.thoughtco.com/black-eyed-kids-2594425 https://www.legendsofamerica.com https://www.strangeoutdoors.com

People in this episode

Host: Tracy Preston

Topics covered

• Michigan folklore
• ghost stories
• local legends
• haunted Michigan
• true crime

Keywords

• Black Eyed Children
• Michigan folklore
• ghost stories
• haunted Michigan
• F-Bomb Friday

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uppbeat, Brian Bethel, Coast to Coast AM, Mysterious Universe, LiveAbout, ThoughtCo, Legends of America, Strange Outdoors

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