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Synopsis
In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Green Idol, we follow Herbert and Ethel, a down-to-earth couple from Maine, as they embark on a journey to the exotic city of Mecca. The couple is excited to explore the rich culture and history of the holy city, but their adventure takes a dark turn when they encounter a local shopkeeper, Al Hammid, who warns them about a cursed idol known to bring misfortune to those who possess it.
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