Ominous Thrill presents - The Solitude of Birds
Summary
This episode of Undertow features the first story from Ominous Thrill's "Her Horrorween" event, a month-long celebration of women-authored horror. The featured audio drama, "The Solitude of Birds," is written by acclaimed Mexican horror author Sandra Bessarel and performed by Melissa Medina. The narrative follows a woman who wakes up to find her own decomposing corpse in her bed, forcing her to confront dark visions, the trauma of her mother's death, and a supernatural presence while attempting to uncover the truth behind her murder.
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Intro to Ominous Thrill and Her Horror Week
Content warnings and story opening
Waking up dead and discovering the corpse
Memory loss and the night of the party
The desecrated room and strange weather
The call of the void and childhood memories
Backstory: Mother's death and isolation
The corpse speaks and physical decay
Internal grief and sudden silence
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Birds crashing into the window
The faceless girl and the vortex of souls
Confronting the corpse and realizing death
Attempting suicide and the vow to hunt the killer
Story credits and Ominous Thrill outro
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