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Urban Legends: Bizarre Tales You Won't Believe
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR GARDEN?
WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN?
DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND OF THE BUNNY MAN?
There are some stories that people will claim are true without a doubt – this collection showcases the best of these fascinating and often creepy tales. Whether you believe these urban myths or not, they have the power to unnerve and enthral us all.
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James Proud spent several years as a writer and researcher for Ripley's Believe It or Not. He specialises in writing about the weird and wonderful, and lives in North West Essex.
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