One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary") with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37
• Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79
• Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215

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This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we're reissuing a fan favorite from nearly a decade ago: Episode 50: Mary, Mary.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson.

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