Episode 214: The Mini Lights of St. Pete
Late at night, brave residents of this sun-soaked island who dare to call out a chant three times may find themselves face to face with angry, glowing monsters wielding bats. Is this mystery based on the town's painful history? Can it be explained by modern science? Or is something more sinister to blame? This week's episode is The Mini Lights of St. Pete.
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