The Devil's Favourite Game

Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, England (map)

Dated: 1600 - 1700

Many myths and legends warn about the devil; find out what happened to one group of young people who challenged the devil to join in a game.

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Name: Fread	26th September 2009
WOW TOOOOOOOOOOO SCARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Name: Josh	23rd September 2009
that was totally awesome

Name: Ray	19th September 2009
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!brilantly SCARY

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