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Elvis King: A Short Story
The supernatural runs deep in the blood of Louisianans. It is in every corner and around every bend. It's not uncommon to hear terms like "bad juju" or "dark energy" sprinkled into every day conversation by every day folks. Papa Legba is very much alive, lurking in the shadows to help or harm, depending on your views. I was raised around devils and demons, crosses and candles. I believed every ghost story I was ever told. So as an Elvis girl, I am eternally grateful that those blessed enough to have a supernatural encounter with The King have shared their tales. I don't have any of my own, so I need to get them from the outside. I hear he still gets his kicks on the Vegas Strip in an unearthly red cadillac. And he has a very busy
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