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Demon by Matt Wesolowski
5.0
adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was perhaps the most chilling installment by far, and the one I really resonated with the most, as it took me back to my own childhood of growing up in a small, country mining village. This was also the saddest by far and I felt myself tearing up. It left me This was perhaps the most chilling installment by far, and the one I really resonated with the most, as it took me back to my own childhood of growing up in a small, country mining village. This was also the saddest by far and I felt myself tearing up. It left me feeling pretty raw and wanting more. 

Full of demons, witchcraft and urban legends, slightly echoing the Salem Witch Trials in a way, Matt Wesolowski weaves a tale that will have you second guessing everything and will tug on your heartstrings, and really shows how harmful and dangerous a small town mentality could be, especially to young boys. 

It bone chilling and addictive and the podcast form really adds such a beautiful aspect of storytelling.