Today a story about a dangerous situation ... with a ridiculous undercurrent. Hear Mara's madcap romp about a man who spun a tale and then scammed her out of something most unexpected.

PICTURES See pictures of Mara in her apartment, the parking lot where John entered Mara's car, the street with the locksmith, the pharmacy entrance where they met, and Mara today with friend.

They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An original interview from Ben with a woman who tells a story where mental illness, drugs, sex and psych wards intersect to lead her to commit an act she cannot forgive herself for.

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PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have an indolent secret to share? Welp, if you have the energy, you can submit it at the website. Just sayin'….

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