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This Is Actually Happening

What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.

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240: What if nine bullets shattered your dreams?

Jun 21, 2022
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239: What if a single decision led to a spiral of loss?

Jun 14, 2022
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238: What if you were tortured in an Iranian prison?

Jun 7, 2022
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237: What if your mom hoarded 90 cats?

May 31, 2022
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236: What if you had the worst roommate ever?

May 24, 2022
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235: What if delusion consumed your family?

May 17, 2022
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234: What if your joy came with a tragic price?

May 10, 2022
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233: What if they invaded your home?

May 3, 2022
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232: What if you committed a hate crime?

Apr 26, 2022
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231: What if they all betrayed you?

Apr 19, 2022