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May 2024
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66: Terrifying True Urban Legends: The C...

Heart Starts Pounding
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Two terrifying legends from deep within the Canadian wilderness. The first is about creatures in the woods that possess your mind and make you crave human flesh, and the second is the mystery of an entire village that vanished one night. TW: Suicide, Cannibalism Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. ... Show More
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