S2 Ep 09 - The Indistinct City
Summary
Dr. Malcolm Ryder hosts his paranormal hotline, issuing alerts about a pumpkin murderer, cicadas, and Civil War ghosts. Caller René Dupont, who suffers from being universally forgotten, recounts his encounter with Julian Holloway, a supernatural salesman offering memory-altering surgery. René rejects the compulsory offer, using a metaphysical poison to make Holloway forget him before fleeing Cincinnati. The episode ends as Ryder’s memory of the call fades, illustrating René’s condition.
Topics discussed
Intro: Dr. Malcolm Ryder and show premise
Alert: Jack-o'-lantern murderer in West Virginia
Alert: Goliath cicadas emerge in Mississippi
Alert: Civil War ghost reenactors in Hawaii
Caller René Dupont introduces his memory condition
René explains Cincinnati's unique memory properties
The Traveling Salesman offers metaphysical surgery
René refuses the deal and stabs Holloway
Holloway pursues René through the streets
Holloway reveals he needs René for practice
René uses poison to make Holloway forget him
René escapes and Dr. Ryder forgets the call
Outro and credits for A Voice from Darkness
Promo for Mockery Manor by Longcat Media
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