In the gloomy recesses of an ancient manor nestled amidst the desolate moors, there resided a recluse known only as Lord Ravenscroft.

Shrouded in mystery and the whispered tales of his malevolent deeds, he lived alone,

save for his faithful servant, a man of gaunt countenance named Grimshaw.

One moonless night as the wind howled mournfully through the barren branches outside,

a weary traveller sought refuge at the doors of Ravenscroft Manor.

His name was Edward Sinclair, a gentleman of modest means,

whose carriage had faltered in the midst of the

unforgiving wilderness. Reluctantly, Lord Ravenscroft granted him shelter for the night under

the condition that he not wander the halls after dusk had descended. But Sinclair, heedless of the warnings, found himself unable to resist the allure of the ancient

corridors. As midnight approached, Sinclair stumbled upon a locked chamber, its door

adorned with strange symbols and faded signs.

Ignoring the warnings etched upon its surface, he forced his way inside,

only to be greeted by a sound that would haunt his dreams for eternity.

It said,

Hello, my name is Luther Abel.

Okay. It said. Hello, my name is the Charles C.W. Cook podcast.

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I heard from a lot of people who have made it to all 50 states, including one guy,

who has been to every state in the union at least twice. Now there's an ambition.

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