From high mountain tarns to the remote logging trails of the North Woods, Maine hides creatures that never make the tourist brochures. Serpents lurking in bottomless ponds. Merfolk that rise when the water turns black. Shapeshifters wandering the Acadian forests. Little people said to bless a household... or ruin it.

Tonight, we're diving into five more Maine cryptids you've probably never heard of, following old legends back to the places where they were born. The places where the map thins out, the woods grow strange, and locals lower their voices before speaking. These are the stories that survive in fishing camps, logging towns, and isolated communities long after the rest of the world has forgotten them. Stories of creatures glimpsed at the edge of firelight, strange figures seen beside lonely roads, and things that may still be waiting in the dark.

So settle in, turn down the lights, and join me as we explore five of Maine's strangest and most overlooked cryptids. Because sometimes the things hiding in the woods aren't lost at all. They're waiting to be found.

Have you had an encounter? Reach out to me in the fog.

This has been a production of Acadia After Dark LLC, written, directed, and produced by Christian Leathers — also known as Reverend Redbeard. Our intro music is by local Maine folk‑punk legends Pine Tree Riot, and our background music and sound effects come courtesy of Epidemic Sound. If you want more of the show, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about our episodes, news, and more.

Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails. The holidays are right around the corner so why not get a gift for the Acadia After Dark fan in your life?

Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.

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There are places in the Maine woods where reason gives way to instinct, and every instinct tells you to turn back.

In this episode of the Fogcast, I sit down with Maine horror author Samantha Eaton to explore the strange territory where folklore, fear, and imagination intersect. Growing up surrounded by forests and small-town legends, Samantha has long been fascinated by the darker corners of the human experience, themes that have found their way into her writing in unsettling and unforgettable ways.

Together we discuss the roots of horror, the creatures and concepts that fascinate us most, the influence of Maine's landscape and folklore on storytelling, the authors who inspired her work, and what it takes to carve out a path as an independent author in today's publishing world. Whether you're a fan of horror fiction, folklore, creative writing, or simply enjoy wandering through the darker places of the imagination, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Find Samantha and her work here https://www.samanthaeaton.com/

This episode is sponsored by Pro Libris Books of Bangor, Maine. prolibrisbangor.com

The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.

Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.

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What is it about folk horror that continues to fascinate audiences?

From forgotten traditions and rural isolation to ancient superstitions lingering beneath the surface of everyday life, folk horror taps into fears that feel as old as humanity itself. In a place like Maine, where legends cling to the landscape and history is never far from reach, the genre feels especially at home.

In this episode, I sit down with Maine horror author Amber Hathaway, whom listeners may remember from the Lantern-Lit Symposium. Amber is the author of the Little White Flowers trilogy, a series deeply rooted in the themes and aesthetics of folk horror. Together we discuss the defining characteristics of the genre, the stories and authors that inspired her work, and why tales of folklore, community, and the unknown continue to resonate with readers. Along the way, we explore Maine's unique relationship with folk horror and the ways local history and landscape shape the stories we tell.

So light a lantern and join us for a conversation about the darker corners of the mind and the enduring appeal of folk horror.

Find Amber and her work here https://www.amberhathaway.com/

The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.

Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.

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