Observed
Summary
A narrator recounts a terrifying night helping his friend Zack dispose of two bodies after a botched drug deal in a remote West Virginia hollow. While searching for a third missing witness, they discover a massive, pale humanoid creature feasting on the corpses beneath a cliff overhang. A second giant appears, dragging away the first body they had hidden, forcing the duo to flee in panic. The story concludes with the narrator’s lingering dread about the unknown predators lurking in the dark woods.
Topics discussed
Zack's frantic call and the drive to his cabin
Zack reveals he needs to dispose of two bodies
Navigating the dark forest to the hidden grow site
Examining the two dead men and the shooting story
Debating Zack's reliability and the victims' guilt
Zack claims a third man was present and escaped
Planning the disposal of bodies and the car
Hauling the first body and searching the Camry
Choosing a remote spot to dump the vehicle
The second body has vanished from the clearing
Searching the forest and creek for the missing man
Hearing a snap and climbing toward the cliff face
Discovering a giant creature eating the corpse
The creature feeds on the body while they watch
A second giant appears with the first stolen body
Retreating from the giants and escaping the valley
Reflections on the encounter and the nature of the beasts
Credits and listener shoutouts
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