This is the third episode of the holiday run-on mini series, 'Round the Fireplace, where Liz carries the tradition of telling ghosts stories for the Christmas season. In this episode, Liz tells the horrifying tale of someone experiencing the aftermath of opening a Dybukk box.

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Articles used in this episode:
Dibbuk written by an author from the popular website CreepypastaWiki.com
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Dibbuk

Music used in this episode
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfEo2_JJh4&feature=youtu.be
Creepy Music Box Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQ
Fireplace with soothing piano music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgHKb_7884o&feature=youtu.be

In Act II of the Christmas special, Round the Fireplace, Elizabeth retells a dark story of an elf and his thirst for vanity behind a distorted gift he created named Pepe, the Rabbit.

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Link to the story used in this episode

"Santa's Other Workshop" by KillaHawke1 (This is the actual author. I read the wrong name for author's credit).
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Santa%27s_Other_Workshop

Links to the music used in this episode:
Creepy Music Box | 30 Minutes of Creepy Music Box Medley | Free Download Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQ

Crackling fireplace with relaxing piano music
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crackling+fireplace+with+relaxing+piano+music+

This is the first episode of The Dark Truth Podcast's Christmas special: 'Round the Fireplace. In Act I, Elizabeth talks about the forgotten Christmas tradition of the telling of specters and phantoms on Christmas Eve. This episode features an excerpt from A Christmas Carol  by Charles Dickens.

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Link to my new poetry book November Numb!
https://www.amazon.com/November-Numb-Elizabeth-Hepburn-Conner/dp/B09M7KJS81/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Elizabeth+Hepburn+conner&qid=1638565645&sr=8-1

In this episode, Elizabeth seeks to unravel a few mysteries. First, we will talk about the origin of the arbol de la muerte or the "Tree of Death". Then, we cover the 13-year mystery of the missing movie memorabilia, The Wizard of OZ movie ruby slippers. Finally, we wrap the episode with the curse of the Bronze Lady of Sleep Hollow.

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Articles used in this episode:
This 'Tree of Death' is Toxic, You Can't Even Stand Under It When It Rains
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-tree-of-death-is-so-toxic-you-can-t-even-stand-under-it-when-it-rains

Dorothy’s stolen ruby slippers: a bizarre tale of obsession, small-town gossip and a police hunt that took 13 years
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2019/05/19/dorothys-stolen-ruby-slippers-a-bizarre-tale-of-obsession-small-town-gossip-and-a-police-hunt-that-took-13-years.html

Sleepy Hollow's lesser known ghost story: The Curse of the Bronze Lady in New York
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/10/25/sleepy-hollow-ghosts-bronze-lady-new-york/6175251001/

In this episode, Elizabeth celebrates Halloween with some of the creepiest and bone-chilling stories like the tale of the Bell Witch and ghosts that simply want to join the tricks and treats. This episode simulates a haunted house with the shrilling tunes of "Toccata and Fugue in d minor" playing in the background, ear-piercing shrieks, and the nightmarish thumps of your heart going, "Boom! Boom! BOOM!"

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In this episode, Elizabeth introduces a new schedule change and announces the release of her very first single! Then she dives into the sinister tales of Jack O'Lantern and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hallow.

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In this episode, Elizabeth takes on the infamous stories behind the Salem Witch Trials, its accusers, and victims.

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Halloween is on its way and the air is tense with spooky thrills. Inspired by the hype of Netflix's Squid Game, Elizabeth gives her two senses in on some of the scariest paranormal games to date. Warning: Paranormal Activity!

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This episode is all about the dark truth behind dreams. First, Elizabeth will try to understand how various cultures interpret dreams. Then she'll briefly looking into a scientific explanation behind some of the most common types of dreams and sleep disturbances. Finally, she will get to the bone-chilling tales of those who found themselves in dreams they could not pull out of.

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Articles used for this episode:
Here's What These Ancient Cultures Believed About Dreams
https://dreamtending.com/blog/what-do-dreams-mean-ancient-cultures/

5 Scary Things to Know About Dreams and Nightmares - The Sleep Doctor
https://thesleepdoctor.com/2018/10/30/5-scary-things-to-know-about-dreams-and-nightmares/

3 Scary & Crazy Lucid Dreaming Stories - Awaken to Lucid Dreams
https://www.awaken2luciddreams.com/3-scary-crazy-lucid-dreaming-stories/

Welcome to The Dark Truth Podcast. In this episode, Elizabeth finds an article that helps listeners ward of Autumn superstitions. Then, she reads a beautiful piece about the spiritual meaning of the Fall Equinox. Finally, she tells the tale of a Roman goddess of plump apples and well-tended orchards.

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Autumn Superstitions: Conkers, Roses, and Falling Leaves
https://www.icysedgwick.com/autumn-superstitions/

The Spiritual Meaning of Fall Equinox
https://wristchakra.com/blogs/wristchakrablog/the-spiritual-meaning-of-fall

The Romans and the Festival of Pomona
http://bennysplace.com/oneworld/romans-festival-pomona/