Episode 107: The Acolyte
Old Gods of Appalachia

Episode 107: The Acolyte

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 10, 202641 min

The bride explores her new home as shadows begin to stir. CW: Blood. We cannot stress that enough. Lots of blood. Eyeball injury, severed body parts, crushed limbs, impalements, interpersonal conflict, mention of the deaths of parents and grandparents. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Joseph Bland: Willie Repoley The voice of Lavinia Thrice Damned, Beast of Lonely Creek: Cam Collins ...

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Well hey there family, if you love old gods of Appalachia, I want to help us keep the home fires burning, but maybe aren't comfortable with the monthly commitment, well you can still support us via the ACAS supporter feature. No gift too large, no gift too small, just click on the link in the show description and

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you too can toss your tithe in the collection plate. Feel free to go ahead and do that right about now. Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror anthology podcast and therefore may contain material not suitable for all audiences.

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So listener discretion is advised. Lavinia was pulled from sleep by the man's screams. She woke with a start, her heart pounding and clutched a heavy quilt to her chest as she stared around.

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