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The Death Song | Campfire with MrBallen

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In today’s episode, we are doing something a little different. For the first time ever, I’m taking the "Strange, Dark, and Mysterious" stories outside to a literal campfire to bring you a tale that is as unsettling as it is historic. Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel! 
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