LONG HEAD
Summary
Host Darkness Prevails narrates a listener’s story about living with his eccentric great-aunt after his father abandoned the family. The narrator becomes obsessed with a poorly taxidermied Borzoi named Joyce, noticing strange occurrences like nightly footsteps and outdoor debris near the statue. His fears culminate when he discovers the dog is hollow and witnesses a stick-like creature with Joyce’s head outside. The episode ends with a terrifying confrontation in the pantry as the entity searches for him.
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Family tragedy and moving to Aunt Julie's house
Description of the old house and the forbidden room
The taxidermied Borzoi, Joyce, and its strange appearance
Julie's rules and the nightly walking sounds
Julie's routine, dusting the dog, and sponsor break
Dewey's visit and rumors of the haunted house
Breaking the rule: touching Joyce and finding clues
The old photo and sighting the creature in the yard
Confronting the entity: taking Joyce's body
Hiding in the pantry and the creature's attack
Julie's explanation of the house's guardian
Aftermath, Julie's decline, and final thoughts
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