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Gabbie Carter, Lena Paul Online

Mysterious tales and magic abound in every corner of Italy. In this podcast episode we will talk about these mythical stories originating in various Italian cities.

You’ll hear folktales about the Grand Canal of Venice, the Maddalena Bridge in Lucca, the alleyways of Naples and we will even take you to our capital: Rome, a city hiding many intriguing stories, legends and myths in every corner.

We’re sure that you will find these stories so interesting and that you’ll love this episode!

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Here are your TRUE/ FALSE Comprehension questions.

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1. Si narra che a Lucca il Diavolo venne imbrogliato
It is told that the Devil got dupped in Lucca

2. Il corno rosso napoletano non protegge dalle maledizioni
The Neapolitan red horn does not protect you from curses

3. Secondo la leggenda, La Janara è una fata buona
According to legend, the Janara is a good fairy

4. La Bella ‘Mbriana era una bellissima principessa
The Bella ‘Mbriana was a very beautiful princess

5. Si dice che La Bella ‘Mbriana appaia sotto forma di geco
It is said that the The Bella ‘Mbriana appears in the form of a gecko

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"Me neither," Lena agreed. She stood up and offered her hand. "Come on. Let's lock up and never look back."

The Aster was a dying thing. Its marquee, once a blazing jewel of neon pink, now flickered like a weak heart. For ten years, Gabbie Carter had danced on its sticky stage, her platinum ponytail a comet trail under the dim lights. And for ten years, Lena Paul had counted the money in the back office, her sharp green eyes missing nothing. gabbie carter, lena paul

And for the first time in ten years, Gabbie Carter wasn't afraid of the dark. She had Lena Paul's hand in hers. "Me neither," Lena agreed

Gabbie looked around The Aster—the broken mirrors, the faded velvet, the ghosts of a thousand lonely nights. "I won't miss it," she said. Let's lock up and never look back

When they finally pulled apart, the silence wasn't empty anymore. It was full of possibility.

Gabbie laughed, a short, dry sound. "Me? I don't know anything but this. The lights, the music, the way men look at you like you're a dream they can buy." She finally lifted her gaze. "Lena, you never looked at me like that."

Here’s a short story featuring Gabbie Carter and Lena Paul. The Last Night at The Aster

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"Me neither," Lena agreed. She stood up and offered her hand. "Come on. Let's lock up and never look back."

The Aster was a dying thing. Its marquee, once a blazing jewel of neon pink, now flickered like a weak heart. For ten years, Gabbie Carter had danced on its sticky stage, her platinum ponytail a comet trail under the dim lights. And for ten years, Lena Paul had counted the money in the back office, her sharp green eyes missing nothing.

And for the first time in ten years, Gabbie Carter wasn't afraid of the dark. She had Lena Paul's hand in hers.

Gabbie looked around The Aster—the broken mirrors, the faded velvet, the ghosts of a thousand lonely nights. "I won't miss it," she said.

When they finally pulled apart, the silence wasn't empty anymore. It was full of possibility.

Gabbie laughed, a short, dry sound. "Me? I don't know anything but this. The lights, the music, the way men look at you like you're a dream they can buy." She finally lifted her gaze. "Lena, you never looked at me like that."

Here’s a short story featuring Gabbie Carter and Lena Paul. The Last Night at The Aster