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Rapid-Fire Would You Rather: Horror Edition
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The episode's most playful segment sees Alaina quiz Paul on a string of horror-themed would-you-rathers. Paul would rather be trapped in a villain group chat than survive 24 hours with Winifred alone. He'd take a ghost over a random internet book reviewer following him forever ('that's too close to home'). He'd choose one life-changing supernatural visitation over brutal daily Goodreads reviews. He picks the salty sea captain over the 1692 Salem ghost — partly because he grew up next to Salem in Beverly and wants the new experience. All three choose Stephen King as their Bridgewater Triangle companion. And given the choice between fighting Pennywise and fighting a possessed IKEA product, Paul picks the IKEA furniture — because at least he could square up against a bookcase named Benny. Alaina picks survival via the IKEA meatballs. Ash reveals she'd spend 1692 with the Salem ghost, grilling them about Giles Corey and the Gallows Hill burial site.
Ash Kelley's Ghost Story: Something Hit the Door From Inside
Growing up in an old New England farmhouse, Ash Kelley heard something slam against a closed door from the inside — so hard she launched herself across the hallway. When her father opened the door, nothing was there. Her sister Alaina adds her own story: a Tupperware container of magazines sliding across the same room with violent force at 2am.
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