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Mar 2017
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Episode 55: A Way Inside

Aaron Mahnke
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Folklore is more than just a collection of stories; it's the soul of a culture or location. Without them, our world has less texture and beauty. And like the stories themselves, some places have spirits that creep in and take up residence.

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