We leave Mimi this week to travel back in time to a poignant event in Batternton’s history.

His presence has shaped much of our story both as a living man and a specter. Now we will explore the origins of The Poisonous Pastor

Credits:

•All voices performed by Ceia G.

•Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

Trigger Warnings: This episode contains depictions of homicide, violence, and light necrophilia that may be distressing to some listeners. Please proceed with caution.

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This episode, we return to 1965 where sweet Mimi is invited to step out for a night in Batternton, an evening meant for connection and distraction. But what she discovers is something entirely unexpected—a presence that will leave a mark on her life in ways she could never have anticipated.

Credits:

• All voices performed by Ceia G.
• Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

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A glimpse into Apphia’s past reveals the mysteries that shaped her and the secrets she’s carried through time. In Batternton, history is never far from the present.

Credits:

•All voices performed by Ceia G.

•Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

Content Warning:

This episode contains depictions of violence and an attempted suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care.

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Welcome to Origins, a special series exploring the backstories of Batternton’s key figures. In "Reverend’s Interlude," we delve into the life of Reverend Aaron James, a man whose near-fatal encounter changed his path forever. When all hope seemed lost, it was the wilds of Batternton that intervened, offering him a second chance and revealing blessings within its mysteries.

Now the leader of Paradise Church, Reverend James is a devoted guide to his congregation, seeing the town’s shadows as a source of protection and purpose rather than fear. This interlude offers a glimpse into the reverend’s journey to faith and his belief in Batternton’s power to transform and protect those who embrace it.

Credits:

• All voices performed by Ceia G.
• Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

Settle in for some of the twisting histories of Batternton.

Content Warning:

This episode contains depictions of violence and a scene involving a racially motivated attack that may be distressing to some listeners. Please proceed with caution.

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Mimi ventures deeper into the mysteries of Batternton, where the past isn’t always what it seems, and the answers she seeks may bring more than she bargained for.

Credits:

• All voices performed by Ceia G.
• Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

Brace yourself for another journey into the shadows of Batternton.

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Mimi arrives in Batternton, a town where the inhabitants are as strange as the rules they live by. Despite their unusual behavior, there’s a warmth to their welcome, though something feels… off. As Mimi settles in, she experiences an unexpected healing—but it may come at a cost she’s not prepared to pay.

The mysteries of Batternton are just beginning to unfold.

Cast & Credits:

• Most voices performed by Ceia G.
• Cooper Kelm as Mr. Evans
• Original score and sound design by Phil Ford

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Discover the chilling origins of Batternton. James Batternton arrived with hope—but what was found four months later tells a different story. Mute, dismembered, and his feet walked to the bone, his fate sealed the town’s dark legacy. Now, in 1965, Mimi finds herself drawn into the same horrors lurking beneath the surface.

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Batternton?

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Philly, 1965.

After years of living in fear, Mimi finds herself trapped in a life she can no longer endure. As she struggles to find a way to break free, she is guided to Batternton a seemingly safe harbor. Could this truly be Mimi's way out or the start of her descension into something beyond her wildest imagination and deepest fears.

In this episode, we meet Mimi, get a first glimpse of her life, and uncover a town filled with secrets and unsettling rules. As tensions rise, so does the darkness that surrounds her.

Cast & Credits:

• Mimi and additional voices performed by Ceia G.
• Mr. Evans performed by Cooper Kelm
• Original score, soundtrack, and sound design by Phil Ford

Welcome to the world of Batternton. The shadows are just beginning to move.

The original Black Woods of Batternton

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