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The Corpse Shroud
Written by Alexander Afanasyev
Narrated by Madeleine Mayfair
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Witches, devils, the undead—all kinds of supernatural beings haunt the folk tales of Russia. In this story, a brazen young woman proves her fearlessness by stealing the shroud from a corpse… but she pays a hefty price! Listen to this spooky story today. It’s Russian folklore told in English.
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