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Venture into the shadowed lanes of Victorian London as we unravel the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack - a figure whose terrifying encounters have left an indelible mark on historical records. This episode plunges into the eerie world of this infamous nocturnal terror, dissecting witness accounts and reported incidents that have fed into the chilling folklore surrounding this elusive specter.

The icy grip of a London winter in 1838 brought with it an unnerving letter to the Mayor’s office, detailing a creature of nightmare equipped with red eyes aflame and hands fitted with claws. This spectral being, known for its extraordinary leaping ability and late-night appearances, caused widespread panic as encounters multiplied across London. Jane Alsop’s frightening run-in with the creature pushed Spring-Heeled Jack from local ghost story to documented menace, sending shivers down the spine of an already anxiety-ridden society.

Delve into the enigma of Spring-Heeled Jack as we traverse the blurry borders between fact and folklore. We explore the societal transitions and fears of the time, looking at how this Victorian terror became a cultural phenomenon reflecting collective anxieties. Uncover the complex narrative fabricating this spectral figure, a narrative that continues to intrigue and unsettle us centuries later.

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