Tales to Terrify 758 Inigo Hare
Summary
Host Drew Sebastini introduces a story by Inigo Hare titled "Mustard Country," read by Andrew Gibson. In this post-apocalyptic tale, a family in a yellow-hazed wasteland encounters a mysterious woman claiming to be a long-lost relative. Tension rises as the father uses a revolver loaded with mostly blanks to bluff the intruder, who eventually flees, leaving the family to question her true nature and their safety.
Topics discussed
Intro, supporter thanks, and author Inigo Hare introduction
Story begins: Strange knocking and yellow haze outside
Aunt Mabel appears at the door claiming to be family
Mabel describes the journey from Warrington Co-op
Mabel shows a photo and recounts family memories
Mabel warns of an approaching storm and offers sanctuary
Parents debate leaving; Julian feels uneasy about Mabel
Julian demands Mabel remove her sunglasses to see her eyes
Tension rises as Father retrieves a revolver with blanks
Father threatens Mabel; she flees into the yellow smog
Aftermath: Father reveals the gun was loaded with blanks
Outro, narrator credits, and sponsor advertisements
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