Episode 185: The Hat Man
Deep in the night, out of the shadows, a figure emerges. Tall and thin, it glides toward you, but all you see is its flowing cloak and signature hat. When you ask others about what you’ve seen - you find out you’re not the only one to experience this worldwide phenomenon. Is he real? Is he a figment of your imagination? Or is he something not of this realm? This week’s episode is The Hat Man.
The r/nosleep story Christie was reading: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/sva7z6/my_wife_has_been_peeking_at_me_from_around/
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