THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM - "SUS"
True, five-minute stories hit the mic in a fast-paced, audience-judged storytelling slam themed around suspicion, deception, and shady surprises. Expect punchy confessions, tense twists, and big laughs as anyone can sign up or just watch.
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