Old Gods of Appalachia
Eldritch horror podcast set in an alternate Appalachia where the mountains are older than people and considerably less friendly.
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How to get the most from it
Old Gods of Appalachia sits in Horror Vault under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something unsettling and mesmerising.
About this category: Creepypasta archives, unsettling fiction and horror built specifically for a browser window. Best at night, obviously.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A little creeping unease
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Old Gods of Appalachia: quick answers
Is Old Gods of Appalachia free?
Yes. Old Gods of Appalachia is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Old Gods of Appalachia?
No. You can use Old Gods of Appalachia without signing up for anything.
Does Old Gods of Appalachia work on a phone?
Yes. Old Gods of Appalachia works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Old Gods of Appalachia safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Old Gods of Appalachia take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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