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Feb 2025
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I Found A Ticket To A Carnival That Burn...

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About this episode

A man haunted by a tragic carnival fire 50 years ago sees signs of its return and must confront the supernatural forces behind it before they claim his great-granddaughter.





Author: Jake Bible




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