Lore Alive 2: In Dreams
Summary
This episode of Lore Alive dramatizes the 1780s Tillinghast family tragedy in Exeter, Rhode Island, the first documented case of the New England Vampire Panic. Narrated by Aaron Manke, the story follows Stuckley Tillinghast, whose nightmare of a dying orchard precedes the rapid deaths of his children and wife from an unknown illness. Driven by fear and superstition, Stuckley exhumes his wife’s body to perform a ritualized act believed to stop the spread of the disease. The immersive audio production features J. Garrett Mitchell, Amanda Kutcher, and Sarah Palm, bringing this historical accou…
Topics discussed
Introduction to Lore Alive and sponsor
Context: New England Vampire Panic and Mercy Brown
Story setup: Stuckley's nightmare
The dream of the dying orchard
Elizabeth and Sarah's bond and Sarah's dreams
Sarah and Richard fall ill and die
Stuckley's vigil and Elizabeth's sickness
Elizabeth's dreams and Sarah's first appearance
Stuckley leaves to dig up the grave
Sarah reveals the plan and invites Elizabeth
Elizabeth accepts Sarah's hand
Warby Parker sponsorship segment
Historical accuracy and closing notes
Cast and crew credits
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