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Something Scary Podcast. To our veteran listeners and those sheltering in the dark with us for

the first time, welcome. For those that don't know, we did just launch a new podcast,

it's called AstroChat. So, if you're interested in learning more about astrology and what 2021

it holds for you, check out the podcast on youtube.com slash snorkel podcast channel. As human

beings, we thrive off of our connection to others. It's key to our survival. Those relationships

can be with other people, but often our deepest connections are with animals. They comfort

us and our darkest hours. Make us feel safe. They are our primal protectors. But like in

these stories, you never know if the one who is supposed to protect you will turn on you.

First, a creepy critter in the woods reveals its true power, followed by a dog that will

risk everything to protect its human. Then, a guy who will stop at nothing for the attention

of his big brother. Finally, in our featured story, a sweet house cat turned feral hunter.

I receive hundreds of creepy story submissions every single week and of those the scariest

ones make it into our podcast, along with the story that we've chosen to animate in

postover youtube.com slash snorkel. If you have a tale you're dying to share, send me

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