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Thank you. Thanks so much for making the show possible. Welcome back to paranormal mysteries, and thank you for joining me as we explore the unknown.

As always, I'm your host, Nick Ryan.

The last couple of weeks have been hard, as we've had a beloved family member pass away in June.

The outpouring of kind words on Patreon has been amazing and greatly appreciated. And as we get

back on our feet and try to move forward, I thank you all for your love and patience. I'd also like to

take this moment to remind everyone to tell someone you love how much they mean to you. We always assume

that we have more time with the ones we cherish, and it's all too easy to put off

visiting a family member, calling an old friend, or simply texting someone to say that you're thinking

of them. My advice is to make the time and make sure that those closest to you know just how special

they are. I appreciate all of you, and I truly hope that you know how much you're

loved. Each and every one of you have touched someone's life in a massive way, whether you know it or

not, and this world is a better place because of you. Never forget that. Now, on with the show.

I'd like to begin tonight's journey with Kurt, who calls their experience The Hungry Darkness.

Kurt's experience, while not graphic, does mention a topic that is uncomfortable to talk about,

and it may be triggering for some listeners. Discretion is advised.

Hello, Nick. I came to learn about your show through my awesome co-workers,

and have enjoyed the many stories that people have sent in.

It has inspired me to tell you about two very different and very strange occurrences in my life.

Both have parts that happened in my childhood, and related parts in adulthood.

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