Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Some stories are fascinating because they go against our expectations. And among them are a few that are absolutely chilling.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Lore (the podcast, book series, and tv show) was created by Aaron Mahnke: lorepodcast.com

Music for the episode was written and performed by Chad Lawson: chadlawson.com