Tales to Terrify 760 A. Sleeper
Summary
This episode of Tales to Terrify features the original horror story "The Great Hunger" by A. Sleeper, narrated by Crystal Hammond. Set during the Irish Potato Famine, the tale follows starving siblings who encounter a supernatural entity that offers sustenance in exchange for violence. The story culminates in a brutal massacre of the local landlord and his guests. The host also announces the upcoming launch of the sister podcast, Folded Space.
Topics discussed
Intro, Acast ad, and Tales to Terrify welcome
Folded Space podcast announcement and supporter thanks
The Great Hunger: Starvation in 1847 Ireland
Encounter with the tick-covered creature in town
Sleep tracking and Teladoc health ads
Dennis's abduction and the fairy mound in the woods
Transformation by the fairy and reunion with Dennis
The violent raid on the landlord's manor house
Feasting on the agent and the new dawn
Outro, credits, and final Acast advertisement
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