This holiday season, 12 strangers, 12 tales.

Something was out there.

Whatever it is, it's ravenous.

Is that the last person to see you alive?

12 Ghosts, starring Malcolm McDowell.

Who are you?

I'm the in-keep.

Presented in immersive 3D audio, a co-production of I Heart Radio

and Grim and Mild from Erin Manky.

Listen to 12 Ghosts on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts,

or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to Haunted Road, a production of I Heart Radio

and Grim and Mild from Erin Manky.

Listener discretion is advised.

During the early 19th century, counties across the United States

created poor houses to assist financially challenged residents.

Historically, poverty-stricken people in most communities

could apply for some assistance from local government officials,

but this system proved very expensive.

Often, officials would order destitute people from the community

if the people could not change their financial situation quickly.

To still provide, but to reduce the cost of government assistance,

...