Episode 109: The Beast
Old Gods of Appalachia

Episode 109: The Beast

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 8, 202644 min
  • Documentary
  • Fiction & stories

As Joseph Bland’s dreams come to fruition, something stalks the men and women at Lonely Creek. CW: Yep. More blood. It’s murderpalooza over here, family. Drowning, disembowelment, flaying, consumption of human bodies, impalement, domestic violence, vomiting, mention of hunting animals (no animals harmed), concern for the safety of children (no children harmed). 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 <p...

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Joseph Bland woke with the sun, its rays beaming through the windows.

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Joseph Bland woke with the sun, its rays beaming through the windows. He had to peel his eyes open against whatever substance encrusted them, and the searing brightness made him wince. He looked around and found himself in the master bedroom, in the bed he hadn't occupied

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