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Jan 2025
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14x02: Don't Take Candy From a Kidnapper

Cryptic County
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Stories in this episode: 

Christmas Eve Lyft Ride Nightmare | Ges613 (0:40)
New Year's Eve Close Call... | NeverMindTheCarrots (6:16) 
Ren Groupies Are Scary | Shenko-wolf (14:34) 
Creepy guy at LARP | Terrible_Kraken (20:59) 
Some Dude Tried to Rob Me on Christmas Eve | trippyhippydmt (28:48) 
Followed By A Brown Truck While Holiday Shopping | Morrgan (34:05) 
Don't Take Candy From a Kidnapper | Stitch (38:18) 
Terrifying Temple Experience | Tiayaisha (44:27) 

Extended Patreon Content: 

The Drunk Friend | Purea
Gigs Gone Wrong | Musicgirl22
The Man Outside Our Gate | Jaz Kid
Appalachain Trail Murder | Barely 

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