It’s not unusual for children to develop imaginary friends. Playing games, holding entire conversations, and even blaming the imaginary friend for wrongdoings is commonplace. Many child development experts believe that these actions help a child practice and hone social skills and are typically nothing to worry about. But what if it seems it’s not all in the child’s imagination? What if it seems the imaginary friend exists in the real world? And what if the existence of that imaginary friend lasts well into the child’s adulthood, and long after death? Explore the answers to these questions as we discuss the strange and curious case of Robert the Doll.

Links:
Robert (Wikipedia)
The Artist House (Website)
The Legend of Otto's Doll (Article)
The Story of Eugene Otto and His Enchanted Doll (Haunted Rooms) 

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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