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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2023 · 53 MIN

The Old Cottonwood

from Darker Pastures · host Lars Mollevand

The events of Halloween, 1973 scar a boy’s psyche so profoundly that he finds himself returning to their locus decades later, in the hope of finding resolution. But the mystery he finds waiting for him is darker still.***Content warning: This episode deals with themes of familial estrangement, child death, suicide, racist violence, and murder. Listener discretion advised.***You can now text the show here with feedback or questions!Support the showThank you for listening! If you have any feedback or inquiries regarding the show, please feel free to drop me a line at [email protected] can also support the show at patreon.com/DarkerPastures or at darkerpastures.buzzsprout.com, and receive special bonus content!

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The events of Halloween, 1973 scar a boy’s psyche so profoundly that he finds himself returning to their locus decades later, in the hope of finding resolution. But the mystery he finds waiting for him is darker still. ***Content warning: This episode deals with themes of familial estrangement, child death, suicide, racist violence, and murder. Listener discretion advised.*** You can now text the show here with feedback or questions! Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any ...

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