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Ghostly Tales of Rockford, Spooky America

Ghost stories from the City of Gardens have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Rockford, Illinois! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know the Burpee Museum is haunted by the ghosts of years past? Or that if you take a cruise down Blood Point Road, you may be chased by haunted hounds and a pickup truck determined to run you off the road? Have you heard the of the witch who kidnapped children as an act of vengeance?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Rockford forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Selena Fragassi

Selena Fragassi is a Chicago-based writer who grew up in a real haunted house and has loved all things paranormal since she had her first experience with a ghost as a teenager. In addition to writing for the Spooky America series, Selena is a music journalist and has written books on New Kids on The Block among other upcoming titles and has contributed to publications such as the Chicago Sun-Times, A.V. Club, Blurt, Paste, Popmatters, Under The Radar and Nylon, among others. Selena is also working on an upcoming novel about her grandfathers' experiences during World War II. Follow her on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) at @SelenaFragassi to learn more!

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