Hell Hollow Road, Voluntown


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Hell Hollow Road in Voluntown, Connecticut, is known for the legend of the "Witch of Hell Hollow," or Little Maude, a figure who is said to haunt the area in search of revenge. This legend is tied to the history of the road and the surrounding Pachaug State Forest, with tales of strange mists, disembodied screams, and a deadly curse associated with the woods. The story has gained modern attention through podcasts and explorations of the site, uncovering the tragic elements of a girl who died under mysterious circumstances and was allegedly buried alone. A centuries-old witch, also known as Little Maude, is said to be buried alone in the woods and seeks revenge. The legend is rooted in a true story of a young girl, Maude, who died in 1886 under mysterious circumstances, possibly from an epidemic. Visitors and local folklore speak of disembodied shrieks, a mysterious mist, and a general feeling of a curse. The haunting is tied to the single-lane road and the dark, wooded areas of Pachaug State Forest where Maude was allegedly buried.

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