The Waggrakine Phantom

By Crusader1307

Originating from 19th Century Waggrakine, Australia - this tale centers around a wrathful Spirit. In life this Old Man (whose name may have been Smith, by some accounts), was evil and disliked. So much so, that his home was the site of nightly "attacks" by local children. They would throw rocks throughout the night at his home. One night, the Old Man came running out and accidentally fell into his well. Depending on who is telling the story, he broke his neck or drowned. Now, on the Anniversary of his demise, his horrible Spectre still rises to wander and terrorize the land. Even though his house (and well) have long since gone, he still haunts. To add insult to injury, no one is quite sure just WHERE he was buried! Thus, unable to rest in peace - the Old Man will continue to wander.