Our humble hero just wanted to swing by a remote mental institution in the south of France on his way back home to America. He was just going to spend one night in the self-described madhouse to sate his curiosity/gawk at the mentally ill. What could be wrong with spending one night in a rural private 1800s insane asylum without a means of escape? You know, besides every word in that sentence.

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Music:

“Grey Alley” by Blue Dot Sessions

“Lonely Stairwell” by Blue Dot Sessions

“Noe Noe” by Blue Dot Sessions

“Our Own Melody” by Blue Dot Sessions

“Strange Dog Walk” by Blue Dot Sessions