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Join us on this journey of discovery as we unravel the secrets of these captivating tales, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own perceptions and the hidden truths of our existence. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the allure of the forbidden.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7148127/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Science Fiction Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe0206d469ad16234b342b75b8666ed8.jpg</url><title>This World Is Taboo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-world-is-taboo--7148127</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:11:26 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Murray Leinster</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Science Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker82@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe0206d469ad16234b342b75b8666ed8.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Venture into the enigmatic realms where societal norms clash with the forbidden, as suggested by the provocative title. 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Join us on this journey of discovery as we unravel the secrets of these captivating tales, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own perceptions and the hidden truths of our existence. 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