Tales to Terrify 762 Darcy L. Wood
Summary
This episode of Tales to Terrify promotes the new sci-fi podcast Folded Space before presenting the original story "Another Kind of Mother" by Darcy L. Wood, narrated by Amy Pownessa. The tale follows Emma, who finds a mysterious baby by the Thames that rapidly grows into a siren named Lorelei. Influenced by Emma’s anti-natalist views, Lorelei begins hunting humans, leading to a violent confrontation and a subsequent vigilante group formed to stop the creature.
Topics discussed
Intro, Get Real promo, and Whole Foods ad
Tales to Terrify intro and Folded Space podcast promo
Story intro: Another Kind of Mother by Darcy L Wood
Emma finds a strange baby by the Thames
Phone call with mother and visit to police station
Police see a seagull; drunk man attacks himself
Lorelei's rapid growth and carnivorous diet
Lorelei speaks, mimics Emma's views on children
Mid-roll ads: Get Real and Whole Foods
Lorelei as a teen; neighbor's toddler goes missing
Emma discovers Lorelei eating the toddler
Confrontation with Lorelei and police officer
Five years later: Hunting sirens with Jack
Outro, credits, and Happy GLP ad
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