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The Legend of Huggin' Molly

Generations of Abbeville children have listened wide-eyed to their parents tell the story of Huggin’ Molly. They have hurried home on nights lit only by the moon’s glow, certain they saw something in the shadows, afraid she would be around the next corner. The versions of who Huggin’ Molly actually was vary. But one frequent description depicts her as a giant of a woman, maybe 7 feet tall and as big around as a bale of cotton.

If she happens upon you, she chases you down, gives you a huge hug and screams in your ear.

“Anybody who grew up in Abbeville grew up knowing the legend of Huggin’ Molly,” Jimmy says. “If your mother or dad didn’t want you to be out after dark, they’d tell you Huggin’ Molly would get you. And you believed it, too.” To this day, hearts beat faster as the moon rises in the sky over Abbeville. Huggin’ Molly, dressed all in black, could show up at any time.

Legend of Huggin' Molly | Huggin' Molly's

I love this folklore stuff, especially the unknown ones, Lol. SoM has the vibes down but I hope the gameplay delivers.