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Jun 2024
32m 25s

Jorge's Gift

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Jorge's grandfather was a wise, gifted man with the ability to see things others can only feel. When he passed away, he left Jorge with a legacy that he was not ready to handle.

Thank you, Jorge & Alejandra, for sharing your story with Spooked.

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Yari Bundy, artwork by Teo Ducot 

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