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Embrace the extraordinary and immerse yourself in a world of wonder and possibility.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bac9c400b0a98a0daa124ec3c9820aaf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fortieth Door-Mary Hastings Bradley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fortieth-door-mary-hastings-bradley--74294342</link><description><![CDATA["Fortieth Door" by Mary Hastings Bradley invites listeners into a world of intrigue and mystery, where the exploration of hidden truths and the quest for understanding take center stage. This timeless narrative captivates with its exploration of the human spirit and the doors we choose to open in our lives. 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