About this episode

The episode explores themes of grief and horror as characters confront a mysterious black door.

The black door opens. Who or what will pass through?  CW: Historical hospital settings, gore, deaths by monster and falling, monster and monster eating sounds, ghost violence, grief.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Granny White: Betsy Puckett The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness" by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com . Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes . © 2026 DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved. No…

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