BUZZING· 77%1h 11m·2025-09-18·StorytellingEpisode 90: When the Darkness Comes
All paths converge in a night of terror as season five comes to a close. CW: Sounds of: a loud rock concert, a fire alarm, a chainsaw, physical combat and injury by knives; contemplation of being LGBTQ+ in rural Appalachia, discussion of death of a partner, gore, multiple decapitations, impending death by vampires,…
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“I loved this story arc. It's an interesting twist of the idea of vampires and what happens when they meet The Dark. Great job.”
“Absolutely loved this season as both a former VtM Larper, & (current old assed Deathrocker, practicing Witch) this one touched all the right buttons and was a great listen.”
“Incredible story arc. I'm guessing that you have season 6 planned out, but if you don't, I'd love to hear the story of the not so civil breakup of the Barrow and Locks families. As soon as I get my finances back in order after being laid of…”
“I know people don't like that it's not "old fashioned appalachia" in this season, but it does reflect my own personal loved experience as an appalachain who grew up in this time period. The reference to bands like punch and Judy, the refere…”
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