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Sep 2022
31m 28s

New School Year, New Terrors

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About this episode

It’s that time of year again when everyone has either started, or is gearing up for a new school year. Everyone gets a fresh start and new routines. But you’re also stepping into the unknown. Unknown schedules, classes and teachers. Fellow classmates coming back changed themselves. And when you don’t know what to expect, the unknown can be an extremely dangerous place. 


First, a brush with death

Followed by the little girl from hell 

Then, into the unknown 

Finally in our featured story, a reminder to never go alone


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