447. What is this, British Humour? (with Amber Minogue)

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The Bad Room 👞 (Learn English with a Short Story) [986]

Another short story on LEP to entertain you and help you learn some more English words and expressions. This one is a creepy tale about a room in a house with a strange, fatal attraction. People can't stop themselves going through the door, but then what happens to them? Follow a ...  Show more

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