Trigger Warnings: Cannibalism and Child Murder at 30:01
Do you know the Muffin Man? You will after this!
The Spookery Spirits have gifted Lady her very first dealers choice, so you know it's going to get spooky! In this dark tale, Lady tells us all about the infamous Drury Lane Dicer, England's alleged first documented serial killer. Grab a muffin and gather round, you're in for a treat!
The Skinny Toe Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6PaYwxSYyM
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