What lurks in the darkness.

Some call it the most terrifying building in America. Today we're talking

about Waverly Hill Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. The five-story hospital sits on top of a hill

and was initially intended as a place where those who were suffering with the life-threatening

tuberculosis could come and recover. And some did.

After their stay at Waverly, many were able to walk out that front door back to their lives,

in their families.

But others did not.

And it appears the pain and suffering of so many souls left a permanent mark on Waverly Hills.

It's widely regarded as one of the scariest and

most haunted places ever. Spirits and shadows linger around every corner at Waverly.

Enter if you dare should be the official slogan for this place. But how did Waverly Hills go from

a serene and secluded Louisville hospital to one of the

most feared spots in the nation? This is Avery After Dark and I'm your host Avery Ross. Welcome back to the

show. I'm so happy to be a spooky and anticipated part of your week. I get so many messages saying

that you look forward to episodes and I've got to say, I love that. I get so many messages saying that you look forward to episodes, and I've got to say,

I love that. I have each and every one of you in mind as I write all of these episodes. It's all for you.

You all know on Avery After Dark, I like to get right into the story. So without further ado,

let's crack open the case files on today's haunting.

Learning about Waverly Hills is like a trip to the land of nightmares.

And it's been one of the most frequently requested stories.

In the past few weeks, I've gotten so many messages wanting an episode about Waverly Hills.

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