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"On an Unusual Kind of Spatially Distributed Haunting" by Bogi Takács + "The Girlfriend Experience" by C.Z. Tacks

Sep 18, 2025
Explore the eerie concept of hauntings linked to soil from a ruined factory as a researcher delves into Dr. Vera Soboslai's unsettling letter. Then, dive into a world of tech and identity in the tale of Evie, who faces the dangers of neural costume technology while grappling with the physical and psychological effects of her work. Mysterious connections and the blending of identities keep listeners on the edge of their seats in these captivating stories.
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ANECDOTE

Haunter's Letter Reveals Origin

  • Dr. Vera Soboslai writes as the Phantom, confessing nightly walks at a ruined toy factory and emotional outbursts there.
  • She links transported soil from that site to hauntings across town and offers apologies to affected families.
INSIGHT

Soil Movement Correlates With Haunting Intensity

  • The haunted sites correlate with soil movement from a demolished factory, implying material transfer can carry psychic phenomena.
  • Intensity appears proportional to the amount of transported soil, suggesting a measurable distribution effect.
ADVICE

Seek Direct Remediation And Communication

  • Vera asks Dr. Erzhebet Krejcik-Neutja to contact affected families or permit Vera to apologize directly.
  • She offers a video call and hopes resolving underlying causes could dissolve the hauntings.
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