Band-Aid Bandit

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Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Plus, a story about why the chicken really crosses the road. Band-Aid Bandit Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Ashley de Coligny, artwork by Teo Ducot. Fire Chicken Remember that old joke, why did the chicken cross the road? Yvana and her uncle just found out. Thank you Yvana for sharing your story with Spooked! For more dark magic and Haitian Voodoo stories, follow Yvana @theemlle on Instagram or check out her Youtube, Chronicles of Zoe. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, scouted by Paulina Creque. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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