Show Notes
The Road That Took My Mother
A perfectly straight road, not on any map, leads to something that knows your name. Brian walked it, not by choice, and the question it asked him changed his life forever. What impossible choice did he face on that road?
In this episode, we delve into the unsettling events that unfolded after Brian brought his terminally ill mother, Ms. Wilen, home. Discover the strange rituals, the red book, and the inexplicable occurrences that transformed a familiar ranch house into something else entirely.
Person: Brian Person: Ms. Wilen Person: Dr. Bradshaw Location: Ranch house Object: Red book
- Brian brought his mother home after one year and six months of hospital care. - Ms. Wilen's maiden name was Maria Wilen, a detail she found humorous regarding the moon's "maria." - Brian found a red book, candles, and charms in his maternal grandmother's attic box. - He carved symbols into walls, floorboards, and trees, and placed charms at the four cardinal points of the property. - A dirty-white candle from the box, when lit, produced a red-brown flame with no heat and an organic, wrong smell.
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