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Scary Story: To Have & To Hold By Jessica Hagemann

WUIS/Rachel Otwell

Today, we wrap our series of spooky stories by local authors in honor of Halloween. Listen to Springfield writer Jessica Hagemann read an excerpt from her story titled, 'To Have & To Hold':

You can read the entire story HERE. This story contains adult language and themes that could offend some readers.

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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