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We're back, baby! Will now has internet! Expect no more delays in episodes

If you're a 90's kid, you'll recognize the Biosphere. It was all over the news in 1991. Then, weirdly, we never heard about it again. Well, we're here to tell you just what happened. And none of it was any good. And what does Steve Bannon have to do with it?? Thank you to Amber for her suggestion! This was a fun bit of nostalgia! 

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Hey y'all! Apologies, but Producer Will still doesn't have internet at their new place. Thus, we're not able to upload because Will is who edits, adds the music, cuts out mistakes, etc. Also, Willow has been sick with the stomach flu all week. She's doing much better now, but we thought uploading one of our VERY FIRST patreon bonus episodes. It fits the theme of this month! The audio is not as nice as our current audio, so apologies. We will be back next week with all new episodes! Thank you all for being patient. We appreciate you! 

We've all heard the case about the teenage girls who planned to kill their friend to impress Slender Man. But join us as we really deep dive this and the legend of Slender Man himself! 

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Willow has come down with a stomach bug and was unable to record. In addition, Producer Will moved tho their new place and doesn't yet have WiFi so we present you one of our favorite Patreon episodes! Thank you for the patience! 

After a terrible tanker truck crashes, it's ten hours later when rescue crews and police learn that a ten year old boy had been traveling with his father (the driver) and his mother. Police were unable to locate Juan anywhere near the accident. Theories abound, including some grizzly ones. Join us as we explore this baffling case. 

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Join Merris and Lillian as they explore a variety of the worst cryptids ever. And most of them explode! Learn about the Hide Behind, the Goofus, and the fur bearing trout! Learn that none of them are scary, all of them are stupid, and one is so ugly it cries all the time which...relatable

Merris's 40th birthday! Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, Cash App: $LillianAsterios, and paypal [email protected]
Wishlist:  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27B33PGTM6XL6?ref_=wl_share

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TW/CW: SA, Torture, Child Death. Definitely not safe for work or to listen to around young folks. 

San Francisco in 1984 was gripped by fear. People were going missing. Whole families vanished without a trace. It was right before the cases of missing people that Charles and Leonard became good friends. Together, they would unleash the worst in each other and at least 25 people would lose their lives. 

Oh hey! Merris's birthday swiftly approaches! Show him a little love if you can: Venmo Lillian-Asterios, Cash App $LillianAsterios, Paypal: [email protected]
His amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27B33PGTM6XL6?ref_=wl_share

Merch, Discord, Patreon, Kofi and much more here: https://linktr.ee/crueltea

Want a tarot reading by Lillian? An amazing star chart of a special day by Merris? Email Lillian at: [email protected] or visit her facebook page here (in the linktree!)

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Robyn Davis and Carol Saltzman became fast friends. Thick as thieves, they went everywhere together and did everything together. In this complicated case, they even went to trial for murder together. Join Willow and Lillian as they discuss the brutal murder of Brian Davis and the women accused of killing him. 

Merris's Birthday fund: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, Cash App $LillianAsterios, PayPal [email protected]

Here's his wishlist on Amazon. Behold all the old man things he wants. FFS there's crocs on there.https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/d18ZBZP?ref_=wl_share

Merch, discord, Patreon, and much more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea

Our featured small business, Chonkygirl Crochet!: https://www.facebook.com/scentsydreamers

Want to be a small business sponsor of this podcast? Email either crueltea at the link or Lillian at: [email protected]

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CW/TW:

EXTREMELY NSFW. This episode is about some legal troubles in the wild world of erotic fiction and fan fiction. Not safe for kids, work, life in general. The language used in this episode is decidedly adult in nature. Also discussed (though very lightly), SA, unconventional kinks, BDSM, and other naughty things.

What does the shows Supernatural, Dr. Who, and Sherlock have to do with a flawed and erroneous study on wolf pack behavior and their mating habits? The omegaverse, that's what. Don't worry if you're confused and alarmed,  so are the wolves inside us. Join Merris and Lillian as they dive into the wild world of Alpha, Beta, and Omega erotic fiction! And lawsuits. And bodily fluids. LOTS of bodily fluids.

Hey hey! It's Merris's Birthday month! We're nearly to goal so Lillian can take him out for some sushi and get him a gift or two!
Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, cash app $LillianAsterios, paypal: [email protected]

Here's his wishlist on Amazon. Behold all the old man things he wants. FFS there's crocs on there.https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/d18ZBZP?ref_=wl_share

Merch, discord, Patreon, and much more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea

Our featured small business, Chonkygirl Crochet!: https://www.facebook.com/scentsydreamers

Roxy Collins Book that I read a bit of: https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Merger-Reverse-Omegaverse-Billionaires-ebook/dp/B0BZ3ZQCVQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=UJBDN0I3IL9X&keywords=roxy+collins+omega&qid=1684126682&sprefix=roxy%2520collins%2520omeg%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3

Lindsay Ellis's Omegaverse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWWcWtAUoY&t=3227s

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TW/CW: Sl*t shaming and sui

17 year old Missy Avila was busy turning her life around. She was focusing on school and getting good grades so she could go on to become a physical therapist. Missy was a pretty and popular girl with lots of friends. However, she'd recently had a falling out with her best friend Karen Severson. Karen accused Missy of stealing her boyfriend Randy and unbeknownst to Missy, Karen was hatching a horrible plan to get back at her former best friend. Join us as we explore this terrifying and tragic case. 

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Dr. Phil episode: https://youtu.be/A3JP9AWG0GE

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TW/CW: SA, Self Harm, Death, Strong/violent language, Addiction 

Loren Herzog and Wesley Shermantine were childhood friends. They did everything together. Growing up in a small town meant there wasn't a lot for the boys to do and they started getting into drugs and eventually acts of horrific violence. Was it their addictions issues or toxic friendship that turned them into serial killers? Join Willow and Lillian as they explore this terrifying and complicated case. 

Merris's Birthday! paypal: [email protected], Venmo: Lillian-Asterios and cash app: $LillianAsterios

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Case photos and related materials are on public posts on Patreon. 

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Once again we're featuring a state's cryptid and this time it's the Louisiana Rougarou! This was highly requested. So what is the Rougarou? It's a werewolf basically and is known as the Beast of the Bayou. Beware if you're a bad Catholic! Cause that's mainly who he goes after. Tails of the Rougarou began in Medieval France and continue to haunt today!

The wetlands conservation effort using the Rougarou as a mascot: https://blog.nwf.org/2019/10/save-the-swamp-but-beware-the-rougarou/

May is Merris's birthday month and ten year anniversary of transitioning! Want to give him a birthday treat? Paypal: [email protected], Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, cash app: $LillianAsterios. Help Lillian get Merris some sushi!

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