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Thank you. From the blackest corners of your mind, they call, pulling you deep into shadow, twisting your senses, keeping you from sleep.

It's time to face your darkest fears.

This is Tales to Terrify. Good evening, children of the night, and welcome.

Well, we're here. We've made it. We've crossed through 50 states and covered everything from conspiracy theories to cryptids, murders to haunted mansions, ancient legends to modern-day terrors.

This week, we're taking one giant leap clear across the country and landing right next to where we started.

With the sheer amount of history surrounding Washington, D.C., it's no surprise that it's often

considered one of the most haunted cities in the country.

Battles, murders, assassinations, there's plenty in the capital city's past to leave a lasting impression. Most major landmarks in the city have at least a handful of haunts associated with

them. From the infamous apparition of Abraham Lincoln cruising corridors in the

White House, to the demon cat of the Capitol building, whose appearance foreshadows major tragic

events and changes in government leadership. But there's one tale that seems to rise above the

rest in terms of its influence on our genre.

If you've never heard of Roland Doe, you're not alone. Doe wasn't actually his last name, of course,

and apparently Roland wasn't his first either. But after everything he went through as a child, it's no surprise

that he'd want to separate himself from those stories and experiences. Most sources seem to

claim his identity is that of Ronald Hunkelor. Ronald grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and had what seemed to be a relatively

normal upbringing. An only child, he often relied on family members for play and entertainment.

In particular, he'd formed a strong bond with his Aunt Harriet. Harriet was a spiritualist and would talk at length with Ronald

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