1.19: The Plunge

The village, soon to be known as Edgar Town, faces a chilling winter as the aftermath of a dark presence lingers. A character reflects on the unsettling year since the creature's arrival, which has taken residence with a former friend, Peter. The narrator grapples with feelings of betrayal and a sense of duty to observe Peter's corruption, all while navigating complex relationships with family and friends.

Tensions rise as the narrator, Tilla, and Frederick Harbour witness Peter's grotesque transformation, revealing a horrifying side to his existence. Their encounter with Peter exposes the danger he poses, as he exhibits signs of physical decay and a disturbing hunger. The narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, fear, and the struggle for identity, as Tilla confronts her own feelings of inadequacy and the burden of her family's expectations.

As the story unfolds, the characters grapple with their intertwined fates, revealing deeper emotional struggles and the haunting presence of the creature that threatens their lives. The episode culminates in a tense confrontation, leaving the characters—and the audience—questioning the true nature of the evil that has settled in their midst.

The new Peter is falling apart.

CW: Vomiting, body horror, gagging sounds, arguing, blood, gore, animal death, murder, graphic depiction of emotional abuse, manipulation, drowning, child death (teenager), character death

Transcript: link here (all transcripts can be found on our website)

Cast

Kit Paterson as The Rotten

Lauren Tucker as Tilla

Delaney Sutton as Fredrick Harbour

Daisy McNamara as “Peter”

Milo Machin as Faith Mansfield

Cain as Constance

Rachel Hard as Agnes

S.H Cooper as Mother

Makenna Fulgham as The Huntsman

Ricky Clairvoyant as Nightmare Beast

Additional voices from Charlie Hyde

Crew

Created and written by: Saniyah Hill

Co-produced by: Makenna Fulgham

Co-writers & script editors: Daniela Vega Labrador, J.E Berkowsky, and Meaghan McDonald

Audio editing by: Jasmine Griffiths

Music: “Leather & Steel” by u_4686y0zh7z on Pixabay

Cover art: Scinna & Cielo Barrios

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