Old Gods of Appalachia

Episode 16: Between the Unburied and Miss Belle

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Nov 19, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Miss Bell’s Quiet Devotion

  • Miss Bell is a worldly, thoughtful 20-year-old schoolteacher who wins the children's trust through kindness and routine.
  • She walks through stormy weather to clean the school and soothe her students, showing dedication to her role.
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Storms Reveal Child Trauma

  • A storm-driven evening finds local boys sheltering in the schoolhouse, terrified and disoriented after an unseen event.
  • Miss Bell discovers their raw fear and resolves to get them home and tell their parents, revealing community responsibility.
ANECDOTE

Cowboy Sees Death Everywhere

  • Cowboy (Caleb) returns from the lake with a head injury and an impossible perception of death surrounding him.
  • He describes seeing decay and knows details of graves and future deaths no child should know.
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