340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life
Myths and Legends25 Loka 2023

340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life

A Halloween story about the specter bridegroom. A bridegroom. Who's also a specter...and the bride who's actually really ok with that.

The creature is a little piggy with soul. Your soul, to be exact.

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Music:

"Spring Migration" by Chad Crouch
"Vik Fence Haflak" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Sixmile Piano" by Blue Dot Sessions

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