Hi, Aadings. This is the Something Scary Podcast. I'm your Aute Sapphire.

Do you believe in curses? Do you think that misfortune is random or can be caused by someone?

Today's episode is all about curses.

First, we'll hear about a legendary Japanese creature who was created from a curse.

Then, a young girl discovers what's haunting her mother.

After that, we'll help a girl figure out why her family has a string of bad luck.

And finally, avoid the curse of a bakaru.

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Before we dive into the episodes today, I wanted to share some listener mail.

This was sent in by CD, who also sent that advice the other week about Michael.

And now they write in with more information about the Bungar Fort from last week's episode.

Hey Sapphire, this is CD. Thanks a lot for reading my email about Michael.

Today I am writing about the Bungar Fort.

There are two legends about the Bungar Fort that my grandmother once told me.

According to the first legend, the city of Bungar was cursed by a holy man named Baba Balnath, who had given permission for the construction of the town,

so long as the height of the buildings did not cast shadow over his retreat.

Balnath warned that if this were to occur, he would destroy the entire city.

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