Episode 108: The Offering
Summary
This Old Gods of Appalachia episode follows Lavinia as she seeks refuge from her abusive fiancé, Joseph Bland, at Granny Pigeon’s cabin, leaving her cat behind for safety. Meanwhile, Bland, driven mad by a parasitic entity, hallucinates Lavinia’s infidelity and attacks her with a knife upon her return. The story, written by Cam Collins, highlights the escalating horror and domestic violence at the unfinished house, concluding with a cliffhanger as the season nears its end.
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Content warning and episode intro
Opening poem: Feeding the fire
The construction of Bland's house and the workers' decline
Bland's obsession and the household staff's fear
Animal mutilations and Lavinia's fear for her cat
Confrontation between Bland and Lavinia over the cat
Lavinia flees to Granny Pigeon's cabin
Lavinia leaves Azzzy with Granny Pigeon
Bland's internal struggle with the entity's voice
Lavinia returns to the dark, silent house
Bland confronts Lavinia with a knife
Outro: Recap and subscription promotion
Merchandise and credits
Post-show sponsor reads
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