I feel like Synanon is proof we're living in an Alan Wake-like novel

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I heard of this place as well.

Like all so called gurus and messiahs, the leader was getting unhinged at the thought of losing his iron grip on his people.

He even started to drink heavily, something his first iteration of his compound would have treated him for, but that went away when he went power-hungry.
(She/Her) I'm a succubus. Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you. <3
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