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Oct 2023
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The Sandown Clown

Theories of the Third Kind
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In May of 1973, two children were outside playing, when they noticed a clown-like entity coming from under a nearby bridge. The mysterious entity called itself Sam and was from an alternate dimension. It vanished after the encounter, and has never been seen again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/ ... Show More
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