S2 Ep10: Stranger Danger

About this episode

Forrest and Scott explore a chilling true-life scenario involving the Uncanny Valley phenomenon and a mysterious stranger in a coastal town.

In tonight’s Dead Letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Stacey, which delves into the "Uncanny Valley" phenomenon in a true-life scenario. In a coastal town already known for its dark past and unusual coastal events, a silent, out-of-place stranger pays an unexpected visit to a college apartment. Sometimes the most chilling stories are those where the door remains locked and whatever was on the other side…is still out there somewhere. REFERENCE LINKS History of Bellingham, Washington The Salish Sea Severed Feet Phenomenon Kenneth Bianchi and Western Washington University The Uncanny Valley in Psychology We're looking for more stories! Send your Dead Letter to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com!

People in this episode

Hosts: Forrest, Scott

Topics covered

• Uncanny Valley
• true-life scenario
• coastal town
• dark past
• chilling stories

Keywords

• Uncanny Valley
• Bellingham
• coastal events
• chilling stories
• true-life scenario

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Washington University

Books & works: The Uncanny Valley in Psychology

Places: Bellingham, Washington, Salish Sea

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