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What if the most dangerous books aren't the ones banned by governments—but the ones that were never supposed to exist at all? This Book Shouldn't Exist explores the strange, unsettling world of forbidden texts, cursed manuscripts, and books that blur the line between fiction and reality. We dig into the legends: the Codex Gigas, allegedly written in a single night with the Devil's help; the Necronomicon, a grimoire so convincing that university libraries still get requests for it; and the King in Yellow, a play that drives anyone who reads it mad. Then we separate the myths from the manuscripts and ask why humans are so drawn to books that promise to ruin us. Press play, and don't read anything we mention. New episode every week—subscribe and leave your review. 🎧