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Moundsville
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Complete, First published Mar 12, 2019
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In Moundsville, West Virginia, standing tall and looming as if alive, sits the Moundsville Penitentiary. Opened in 1866 and closed in 1995, this building is said to be one of the most haunted places in all of America. 

In 1893, a poor man is put to death for a crime he did not commit. 

*Warning: Although I try my best, information in here may not be 100% historically accurate. If you see something incorrect feel free to call me out and I will fix it. Don't feel discouraged to tell me I'm stupid*
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The Bird People

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