Ghostly Encounters
True Stories of America's Haunted Inns and Hotels
Chapter One
The Myrtles Plantation
St. Francisville, Louisiana
I didn't always believe in ghosts. But you cannot live at the Myrtles for long
before you encounter the unimaginable. My experiences at the Myrtles deeply
affected me, and changed me forever.
Multiple visits or an extended stay at the Myrtles Plantation will almost
guarantee some sort of paranormal experience. The site of at least ten murders
(and many more deaths), this antebellum mansion is host to literally hundreds of
"ghosts," at least one of which is bound to manifest on any given day. Dubbed
"America's Most Haunted House" by various sources, including the Wall Street
Journal and the National Enquirer, the Myrtles harbors a multitude of spirits.
Ethereal parties keep guests awake until the wee hours. A servant carrying a
candle makes her way from room to room at night, tucking in little boys and
girls. A beautiful Indian maiden sits naked beside the pond. Two little girls,
poisoned in ... read full excerpt from: Ghostly Encounters: True Stories of America's Haunted Inns and Hotels ebook
