Hi, I'm Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie, and one thing I've learned is that you buy a house,

but you make it a home. Because with every fix, update, and renovation, it becomes a little more

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Angie.com. Hi, I'm Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie. And one thing I've learned is that you buy a house,

but you make it a home. Because with every fix, update,

and renovation, it becomes a little more your own. So you need all your jobs done well. For nearly

30 years, Angie has helped millions of homeowners hire skilled pros for the projects that matter.

From plumbing to electrical, roof repair to deck upgrades. So leave it to the pros who will get your

jobs done well. Higher high quality certified pros at Angie.com.

Hi, witches. I'm Blair Bathory, and this is the Something Scary podcast. Thank you so much for being here.

Whether this is your first time or you're one of the brave souls who join us every week.

As the leaves change color and fall from the trees and the cold air creeps in, it's not

unusual to feel a sense of isolation, making the world feel both empty

and overwhelming. The quiet becomes unsettling, and being alone brings out our deepest fears,

whether it's an actual empty house or the loneliness of our own thoughts. Only darkness and terror follow. First, silence holds the secrets

no one hears, followed by the monster inside you. Finally in our last story, you're never alone.

It follows. Before we get into today's stories, I have something exciting to share with you.

Last week, we launched our brand new Something Scary Patreon Storyteller Experience,

and now you can dive deeper into the eerie and mysterious, with exclusive perks just for our

storyteller fans. By joining this new Patreon tier, you'll unlock access to our monthly

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