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Feb 2022
37m 18s

Black History Horror and Urban Legends

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About this episode

Today is February 1, the first day of Black History Month. Over the course of this month, I'll be sharing with you terrifying tales featuring some incredible Black horror writers, along with tales inspired from submissions. As I often say, horror is life, and here at Something Scary we embrace passing that torch through different cultures and points of views. From famous Urban legends to anecdotes told around the campfire, continue your journey with me into 2022.


First, desperate times call for desperate measures

Followed by tortured spirits

Then, danger waiting at your door

Finally in our featured story, a tale of Candyman, a horrific urban legend 

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