The Black Birth Part 5: The Sordid Shadow Within

The deceased typist, Hannah Pickering, is not what she seems. In her housemates' investigation of the poor girl's murder, Cyril and Deloras find themselves in the slums where "Hannah" goes by the name Miriam and has a tawdry reputation. They hope to discover more as they venture up to her attic apartment. Meanwhile, after examining the scene of the crime, Ex-Federal agent Spade is convinced the young woman died from a bear attack - even though experienced tracker Hank Jr. can find no proof of animal or man having caused her untimely demise. The two return to the boarding house, ready to make their next move. Content Warning: Psychological trauma, mental illness, implied sexual abuse, implied rape, ethnic slurs, prostitution, religious zealotry and intolerance Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O’Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer

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