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Feb 2024
44m 3s

Stranger Danger: Stories of spirits with...

Sapphire Sandalo
About this episode
Welcome to Season 10! Thank you for listening these past 4 years! Today’s episode features true stories from real people who have also encountered a stranger who turned out to be more than they expected. First, I share the story of a young kid who made 2 new mysterious friends at the beach. Then, I narrate the time a teen was approached by a hooded man at a ... Show More
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