The humidity clings to your skin like a second layer.

As you navigate the narrow dirt road through the bayou, your headlights cut weak tunnels

through the fog rolling off the water, revealing cypress trees draped in Spanish moss.

You're late, much later than you planned, and the gas gauge has been flirting with empty for the last 20 miles.

Then you see it, a figure standing at the edge of the road, perfectly still, head bowed,

as your headlights wash over them.

You glimpse something that makes your foot slam the brake.

Where their face should be, there's only a smooth, bulbous mass, the color

of spoiled milk. And from it, clear liquid streams down like tears that never stop falling.

How far would you go to protect what's yours? It's a question that haunts us in our most selfish

moments when we lock our doors against strangers, when we hoard our resources, when we

choose our comfort over someone else's desperate need. Welcome to Freaky Folklore, where we explore

the legends that have terrified cultures for centuries. I'm your host, Carmen

Carion, and tonight we're waiting deep into the Louisiana bayou, where the water is dark. The moss hangs

heavy, and something waits in the fog. For those who value possessions over human kindness,

we're going to meet Onionhead, a vengeful spirit whose very existence serves as a warning about the price of cruelty and the terrible

things that happen when we turn our backs on those who need us most. This show is part of the

Eriecast Podcast Network. Find more terrifying tales at

eeriecast.com and be sure to follow us on Spotify or your favorite podcasting service.

You can leave an honest review on iTunes too. The more we get, the more we grow. And hopefully,

the more monsters we can explore. If you would like to submit an encounter or suggestions for future episodes,

you can email them to Carmen Carion at gmail.com.

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