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Oct 2024
22m 58s

The Little People That Come Out at Night

Horror Stories
About this episode
Explore the chilling world of Duendes, mysterious beings whose legends echo across cultures. Known by many names—gnomes, elves, little people, and more. These creatures are feared and revered from North and Central America to South America. We'll hear stories from eerie footprints left around rural homes to ominous encounters in dense jungles. Join us as we dive into encounters and hear from those who claim to have felt the unsettling presence of these trickster spirits.
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Research by Madeline Guerra, producer and scriptwriting by Cristina Lumague.
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