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Sep 2017
17m 30s

The Buried Moon

Starglow Media / Wondery
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A slightly spooky story from Old English folklore. The moon decides to explore a swampy area known as the Carland, but the monsters who live their don't want to let her leave again. It's up to a lucky traveler and a nearby village to set her free! Support the show at patreon.com/stories 
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