Who knocks at midnight—and what do they want? Are these uncanny visitors of the night bringing gifts or a curse?
When a knock came at midnight, the family inside had no idea the supernatural visitors weren’t just visiting—they were hunting.
A seemingly generous call from the Tylwyth Teg—the fairy folk of Welsh folklore—soon unravels into one of the darkest changeling tales ever recorded in Wales. Why did the visitors bring gifts of gold? What happened to the baby in the cradle? And what terrible fate awaited those left behind?
Delve into a true 19th-century account of eerie music, fairy rituals, and an exchange that shattered a family—and maybe changed the future of a Welsh farm forever.
In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, Mark Rees uncovers this eerie legend in all its tragic, titivating detail, blending dark fairy tale with haunted history and the strange logic of folklore.
Explore the lore… if you dare!
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From long-forgotten tales to modern supernatural encounters, his books—including Paranormal Wales and Ghosts of Wales—delve deeper into the myths, mysteries, and legends of Wales. Available at all good bookshops, both online and in-store. Explore the collection and bring the eerie magic home with you.
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