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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder, cannibalism, bodily harm, sexual violence, dismemberment and death. It also discusses themes of suicide, trauma and extreme violence. Some details may be distressing or upsetting. Please use your discretion when listening. In the early days of the internet, one particular chat room became a meeting place for people with a very different kind of interest. Among them was a German man who had spent years hiding a disturbing fantasy that was becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Then, one day, he found someone online who…
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Pretty Scary with Clair Buckley
Audio Always · True Crime · English
Clair comes cradling tales of devious acts to help her relax. There’s nothing she loves more than sitting in a dark room discussing the unknown and unspeakable as a way to wind down and in ‘Pretty Scary’ she invites you to do just that with her. Grab a drink, light a candle and un-settle in for a
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