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Dear Ghost Enthusiast,

As we swing by the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans, there's one grand building that commands attention and a shiver down the spine: the LaLaurie Mansion. A blend of French elegance and Southern charm on the outside, its walls hide some of the city's darkest secrets.

Owned by Madame Delphine LaLaurie in the 1830s, this mansion was the epitome of opulence. Lavish parties, clinking champagne glasses, and the elite of New Orleans society. Yet, behind its ornate doors, whispered rumors spoke of something sinister. Tales of tortured souls and horrifying punishments were spoken in hushed tones.

One fateful night, a fire broke out, revealing the nightmarish truth. The attic housed chained and terribly mistreated servants, showcasing the cruelty of Madame LaLaurie. She fled the city, but the echoes of her deeds lingered.

Now, locals and tourists alike share stories of eerie events. Disembodied screams, ghostly apparitions, and cold spots are commonly reported. Some even claim to have seen the restless spirits of the abused, still roaming the mansion, seeking justice...or perhaps solace.

If New Orleans is the beating heart of the supernatural South, then the LaLaurie Mansion is its haunted crown jewel.

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Want more information about this story? Check out the links below!

📰 Here’s a Forbes article about the LaLaurie Mansion’s gruesome past
🗺️ The Travel Channel investigates the mansion

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That's our bewitching bayou tale for this edition of Micro Ghosting. As you groove to the jazz rhythms of NOLA, keep one ear out for the whispers of the past.

Yours in ghostly journeys,
105ive Films Fear Lab Team

PS. Ever danced with a ghost in the pale moonlight? Or have another Southern spook story? Share your spectral jazz notes with us for a future encore! 🎷👻