Episode 189: The Ash Tree

Episode 189 • September 25, 2020 • 01:01:03
Episode 189: The Ash Tree
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society
Episode 189: The Ash Tree

Sep 25 2020 | 01:01:03

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Show Notes

Our apologies for running late with this episode, but we’re launching ourselves into the Halloween season with this adaptation of a classic M. R. James tale! In “The Ash Tree” from The Black Mass, a woman convicted of witchcraft lays a curses upon the man who accused her. Soon his home is beset by mysterious deaths that continue for generations. What malicious presence has taken up residence in the house? Does this blend of audio drama and storytelling succeed in bringing the tale to life? When did the thought of rats at the window become reassuring? Listen for yourself and find out!

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