Show Notes
The thirteen states that form America's northern border have long been associated with reports of mysterious creatures, many of which have become deeply embedded in local folklore. Accounts of these elusive beings describe a remarkable range of behaviours, from savage and seemingly primitive acts of aggression to displays of intelligence that suggest something considerably more sophisticated. Yet amongst the many creatures said to inhabit this vast wilderness, few are quite as intriguing as a reclusive species allegedly dwelling within the dense forests of New Hampshire. An elusive race of humanoid beings whose unsettling reputation has earned them a particularly ominous name. The Woods Devil.
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