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A Misfortune of Lake Monsters
Monster of the Month: Spring-Heeled Jack
Far be it from me to question whether something is or is not technically a cryptid, but this month’s monster feels more like a random
Far be it from me to question whether something is or is not technically a cryptid, but this month’s monster feels more like a random
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