Day 23 – I took the road less traveled by – Ghosts of the open road

Tonight's Squatchable Halloween Countdown: I took the road less traveled by – Ghosts of the open road Movie: The Hitcher – (Rated R) I don’t want to give anything away but it involves a murderous hitchhiker and a couple that gets blamed for his murders. Available to rent on Amazon Prime. Stories of horror on the open road have been around since the beginning of time. Highway men, ghosts, hitchhikers, and various other phantoms have been mentioned to serve as a warning to be cautious when traveling. Other times they are told to entertains, like the story of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman. Whatever the reason, almost everyone has heard some scary story about traveling at night. The first video tonight is actually the first road ghost story that I can remember hearing. The reason why it sticks with me is because it is a true and incredible story that happened not too far away from my home. It’s the story of Christene and Nick Skubish, I won’t give away any details. Just watch: (Link: www.syfy.com) While that story involved a ghost by the roadside, some living and not-so living people sometimes want a ride too. Take a listen to these creepy hitchhiker stories: And of course the people who make a living on the open road can tell you some strange things they have seen. Here are a few scary stories from truck drivers: Now that I’ve scared you a bit, I’m sure you’re thinking that a truck stop is a good spook free place to ease your mind. Not so fast! Listen to these scary true truck stop stories: You want to try and see some of these haunted roadways yourself? Well here is a top 5 haunted highways list. See if there is one near you! Have a good nights sleep everyone and safe travels on the roads in your dreams!