Rae married a near stranger in another country hoping for a fairytale ending, but it turned into a terrifying tale of crime and abuse that spans the US, the Caribbean and Europe. It’s the story of a twisted but charming criminal, one who manipulates her into doing things she can’t even believe.

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See Rae with Hanna in Venice; tossing her ring from Venice’s Rialto Bridge; with Jordan and his fam; and her divorce decree.

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Aiden’s parents kept a huge secret from her until she had a momentous conversation with her Dad at Panera Bread.  The thing is, mom doesn’t know the truth has been revealed to her.  Should Aiden tell? Hear the secret Aiden’s parents kept from her, and why it made Aiden respect her mom even more.

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This is the show you ask for, and wait for, all year. It’s our annual collection of secrets that will take you from laughter to heartbreak, with secrets ranging from witch babies to murder.  

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Next year is going to be full of amazing secrets on The Secret Room.  Coming soon Lucy tells us about her severe sleepwalking condition where her nocturnal adventures range from the funny to the bizarre to the terrifying.   We’ll also hear about Dad’s double life; a woman who fled town in the dead of night; an insurance scam involving sunken vessels; and a woman who dated her ex’s wife. And we’ll kick off the year with a three part story arc about a woman who moved to Belize to marry the love of her life, only to discover he was involved in international drug trafficking.

The Secret Room will be back with a great new year of amazing secrets January 12! 

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Ann had a revelation 35 years ago during a night with a sex worker and her soon-to-be husband.  She tells us how it changed everything, and nothing.

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See the nanny house, Ann, James, the motel and Ann’s letter.

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Aiden was raised in a community where one wrong move could isolate you until you had atoned.  She doesn’t tell people in her life about the group her family was involved with or how it all worked, but she’s ready to share with us.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!  Hosted by Susie Lark.

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Jena flew to California to lose her virginity at the ripe age of 25.  She was meeting a near stranger she had developed a relationship with online. But when she arrived, surprise, all was not what it seemed.

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See pictures of Jena, Rich, and her partner now.  Also texts with Rich and a film swap.

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Jay tells us how her father’s drug use and weapons trafficking brought her closer to her cousin … and in a way that will surprise you. You won’t want to miss this wild ride.  Host: Susie Lark.

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Belinda met Sergio on a dating app.  It was all love and butterflies until she discovered she was a pawn in an international crime syndicate, and her life was in ruins.

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PICTURES

See Belinda, Sergio and Belinda with her daughter.

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Belinda is back with an update on what’s happened since she recorded today’s interview with Ben.  She's moved back home and catches us up on how that's going.  She's also had time to reflect on the things that are important in life and drops some wisdom.  Also, she has an update on her mom you’ll want to hear. 

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Conclusion.  Last time Jules entered the world’s oldest profession and loved it.  It was all glitz, glamour and fast cash, and she felt like she had the world at her feet. But now life’s harsh realities catch up with her. Jules hits rock bottom, appearing on an intervention TV reality show and checking into a Mexican rehab facility she could not leave. And all the while she remembered the promise she made to herself when she started.  But could she keep it?

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Last April in an episode called The Watcher, Susie interviewed Kai, your average professional, with an exception. Every night she observes the nighttime activity at a convenience store. She's witnessed tragedy, crime, heartbreak, and an incident with a bloody machete, and feels tremendous emotion about it.  Now Kai's back to update us on the police supervisor she got to know, and about an unexpected run in at the hospital next door.  It's a bombshell follow-up you won't want to miss.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!  Host: Susie Lark.

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At first, Jules found working in the world’s oldest profession quite glamorous.  She learned the ropes from an unlikely mentor and felt like she had the world at her feet. But life’s harsh realities would catch up with her, leading to a dark chapter that would prove nearly insurmountable.  Part 1 of a 2 part secret.

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Jeremy from listener favorite episode 210 “Too Young to Die” is back.  Jeremy originally told us about how he keeps a devastating illness secret from his family.  Jeremy posted an audio update to our Facebook Discussion page recently, and we're going to run it, along with a recap, on the next episode of our premium show, The Secret Room | Unlocked.  Jeremy tells us about his current condition, what his partner now knows, and the difference your outpouring of support has made in his life.  You can find his GoFundMe account here.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!  Host: Susie Lark.

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Jen joins Ben to share what happened when she sat down to dinner with a man who had sexually abused her as a child 40 years before.

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See Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake.

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Ashley tells the story of how her BFF used their confidential converstations about troubles in her marriage against her. 

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial! Hosted by Susie Lark.

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Hayley’s full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.  Find out how on earth this happened!

PICTURES

See Hayley at Burning Man, and her name inked on Brandon, Kendra, and herself. There’s also a picture of Ben’s temporary tattoo!

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Andrea had a vicious mother in law, despite trying to connect with her through the years. But she was always just the second wife who didn’t belong. When Andrea’s mother in law began to enter her old age, Andrea had a unique opportunity for a heart to heart you will not believe. 

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None of Katherine’s colleagues in the luxury car sales world know that she took legal action against her former dealership amidst a sex scandal that completely altered her life.

PICTURES

See Katherine and the 3-million-dollar Lambo she showed, but unfortunately did not sell.

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Katherine is back.  She tells me what happened when she shared her secret with her current boss. Also she’s got an update on her former colleague Amanda. 

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Years ago Kelly had a student who made bank on an adult website but was not doing well in class. Ultimately Kelly made a decision that put her ethics to the test, and she’s here to talk about her choice.

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A former minister’s wife doesn’t tell anyone about her previous marriage.  She’s a Christian, and attends church, but the baggage of her first marriage is just too much.  Hear why in this very touching interview.

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