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: Safwaan	16th May 2013
not scary

Name: Kaylie	21st April 2013
this is crazy im never going out on a sunday again creepy but cool im scared ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ;]

Name: Alex	13th April 2013
i am staying indoors on sundays now

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