The Collins House - Part 4 of 4
Summary
Host Miles reads chapters 28–31 of his debut novel, *The Collins House*, following the Trotter family as they burn a haunted barn. The fire reveals a screaming spirit, terrifying the volunteer firefighters and confirming the supernatural threat. Afterward, Nick discovers his coat burning on its own, prompting the family to decide to sell the house and leave Collins. Meanwhile, Thomas faces school bureaucracy and reflects on his drifting friendships as the haunting intensifies.
Topics discussed
Intro: Studio flood and audiobook announcement
Barn burning preparation and family dynamics
The barn fire and supernatural occurrences
Aftermath of the fire and school speech contest
Conflict with Mr. Gradson and school politics
Nightmare sequence: Trapped in the haunted house
Returning to the house and investigating the attic
Discovering Cynthia Fisher's hidden grave
Deputy Druthers investigates the cold case
Sponsor read: Quince clothing
Interview with Elizabeth Fisher at the nursing home
Power outage and chaos at the nursing home
Excavating the concrete slab and police involvement
Family discussion on ghosts and new intruder sounds
Intruder alert: Nick arms himself with a shotgun
Police raid the attic and confront Catherine
Catherine's confession and Thomas's speech competition
Epilogue: The house sold and new tenants
Outro: NeferTV podcast promotion
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