Story Time: The Sutton Chronicles | Slewfoot Part 1

Send us Fan Mail⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for the first half of Brom’s Slewfoot. Discussion includes themes of religious extremism, isolation, and colonial violence. Please listen with care."There are older things in the woods than the laws of men."Welcome back to the Cozy Midnight Collective. This June, we are stepping into the dark woods of 1664 Connecticut. This week, we launch our two-part deep dive into Brom's folk-horror masterpiece, Slewfoot. In this segment, we open The Sutton Chronicles to discuss Abitha’s fight for survival in a rigid Puritan colony and the awakening of a mysterious, ancient spirit named Samson.🎨 AN ARTISTIC NOTE: To fully immerse you in the dark beauty of this story, our visual podcast features the breathtaking, original illustrations created by Brom himself for the novel. All credit for these incredible pieces of art belongs entirely to the author.In this episode, we discuss:The Stranger in the Colony: Abitha’s defiance of Puritan expectations.The Opossum & The Monster: Our first impressions of Samson and the Wildfolk.The Shift in Power: The sudden tragedy that changes everything for Abitha.The Altar: The desperate alliance forged in the shadows of the forest.Timestamps:00:00:28 – Spoiler and Content Warnings 00:00:50 – Welcome Back to the Collective 00:01:32– The Midnight Draw (Tarot Ritual)00:15:06 – The Sutton Chronicles 00:21:24- The Stranger in the Colony00:57:30- The Opossum and the Monster 01:16:55- The Shift in Power 01:23:10- The Alliance01:57:15- Until Next Time Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOWHelp us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link.BECOME A MEMBERWant to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link.SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONSWe are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here or email us at [email protected]. Your identity is always protected.Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers!_______________________________________________________________________________________________Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn StricklandArtwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn StricklandMusic by | Morgan Davis_______________________________________________________________________________________________LINKSSupport us on ...