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He Was Born With a CROOKED BONE… But It’s The Secret Behind It That Truly Deforms Him

24 April 2025 - 1 hour 6 mins
Podcast Series Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

“CROOKED BONE” BY GERALD KERSH: A man’s twisted leg hides a darker twist in his past — and what he finally reveals will make your skin crawl.

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