Floridaamp39s famous swampsampmdashfrom the Everglades to Mosquito Lagoon to Tateamp39s Hellampmdashserve as fitting backdrops for these chilling original stories. Maybe itamp39s because they are often wet shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes alligators black bears wildcats and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Mysterious things just happen in swamps. Maybe itamp39s because they are often wet shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes alligators black bears wildcats and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Where else can you find a ghost baby or an angry specter or a lost soul How about a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid or an alluring snake woman Throw in a skunk ape or two and youamp39ve got the ingredients for many entertaining hours sharing these stories around a campfire or reading them to yourself or out loud