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Jan 2017
31m 45s

Nian the Beast

Starglow Media / Wondery
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The story that inspired the tradition of Chinese New Year. Nian the Beast has been terrorizing a small village, and it's up to one young girl and a wise old man to save the day. Support the show at patreon.com/stories  
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