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# Darkness Retreat: A Surprise
- URL: https://pulpconversations.com/darkness-retreat-a-surprise/
- Published: 2025-04-15T11:06:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-27T23:05:29.000Z
- Description: Have you ever been scared straight?
- Author: Vinay Gupta
- Tags: Podcast, #Migrated-1787171093388, #Import 2026-08-19 16:25

Did you know there is a place in Oregon where you can go to live in a pitch-black-cave for 5 days? 

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When is the last time you were proactively quiet and introspective for even 5 minutes?