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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 27 MIN

Another Daughter Appears

from Small Town Whispers · host Bethany Yucuis Borden

We'd love to hear from you!A wound that vanishes by sundown. A dining room cleared like a stage. Twelve chairs set in a circle with one seat left empty and untouchable. I’m taking you back to Watseka, Illinois and the Roff House, where the final seance begins to form around Lurancy Vennum with a level of planning that feels equal parts family gathering and ritual.Before the lamps are turned down, I share something personal: how fear and perfectionism kept me from publishing creative work for years, and why finishing this season matters to me. Then we return to the pages of Watseka as Mary directs the room, assigns seats like a clock face, and insists on absolute trust. A small basin of water appears, a protective charm is brought into the circle, and the group joins hands as Lurancy slips into stillness.What follows is why this story has never let go of people. A new voice breaks through, and it’s not subtle. Two brand new voices appear out of thin air, seeking through Lurancy. Tune in to her channel in this episode.If you’ve been following this Watseka possession and exorcism journey, this chapter is the hinge that swings everything forward. Subscribe, share Small Town Whispers with a friend who loves paranormal history, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find the show. And if you’ve got a story of your own, email Porchlight Whispers at gmail.com or message the Small Town Whispers Facebook page.Support the showIf this show resonates with you, please hit follow, share it with a friend who loves true history and the paranormal, and leave a rating and review. It really helps us get discovered, and it helps boost my morale! If you’ve enjoyed listening and you would like to support the show, please consider donating through the following, which are also listed at the end of the episode:Venmo- Bethany-Borden-1Paypal- BethanyBorden865Buzzsprout websiteCashApp- $SmallTownWhispersPlease share your stories with us at [email protected] or send us a message on the Small Town Whispers Facebook page! You'll also want to head to our Patreon page for exclusive footage of the Roff house, bonus listener stories, and more! Did you know we’re on YouTube?! I dare you to put it on at bedtime. https://www.youtube.com/@SmallTownWhispersPodcastDon't forget to tell a friend or family member about the show. Thank you!

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