That seemed to be the case in Wales in the 18th century when a man was seemingly whisked away across the Atlantic from his home in Ystradgynlais to a secret location in the USA.
In this "real life" ghost story, the American apparition - a "well-dressed" woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - tasked him with completing a task for her is he wished to return home once more.
What does it all mean? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) for a globe-spanning paranormal investigation on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?
In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.
By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.
New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.
Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:
EP02 The Curse of the Swansea Devil: a real-life "haunted" statue steeped in the folklore of Wales
EP01 The Two-Headed Phantom of Wales: A real-life ghost story in which a spook with two heads terrifies a Victorian community - the first episode of the Ghosts and Folklore podcast with Mark Rees
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