Acquainted With the Night: REDUX - Part One

🎙️ The Devil Within REDUX: Acquainted With the Night Frost’s darkness. Cross’s missing crates. And the terrible book that tied them together. In this REDUX edition of The Devil Within, Branden Morgan revisits Acquainted With the Night — not just as a poem, but as a confession written in verse. Robert Frost’s descent through loneliness and despair mirrors Tommy Sullivan’s own walk into darkness — one lit not by the moon, but by the flicker of ritual fire. This episode breaks down the layered meaning of Frost’s most haunting work, tracing its themes of isolation, inevitability, and the silent toll of the unknown. Then we go deeper — exploring what a grimoire truly is, how it bridges myth and madness, and how Tommy’s own “book of shadows” became both diary and damnation. Finally, we turn to one of the lingering mysteries of the Sullivan case: the missing crates of Richard Cross’s belongings— books, scrolls, and artifacts said to have vanished after his death. What was inside them? And what did Tommy find when he began looking? Some roads shouldn’t be walked alone. And some nights refuse to end. 🕯️ Follow & Listen Follow The Devil Within for new episodes every week — available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit eviocreative.com (https://www.eviocreative.com/) to explore more shows from the Evio Creative Network — including The Ides of April, Taboo Treasures, and Criminal Mischief. 📸 Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod (https://www.instagram.com/thedevilwithinpod) 📧 Email: [e-mail] 💰 SPONSORS 🩶 QUINCE Upgrade your wardrobe with Quince — where luxury doesn’t come with a luxury price tag. From Mongolian cashmere to Italian leather, Quince delivers premium essentials without designer markups. Go to https://www.quince.com/DEVILWITHIN for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. 🐾 OLLIE Your dog’s wellbeing starts with their food. That’s why Ollie delivers fresh, human-grade meals your dog will love. Take the quiz at ollie.com/DEVILWITHIN and use code DEVILWITHIN for 60% off your first box. 💼 MONARCH MONEY All your accounts, investments, and budgets — together, beautifully. Go to monarchmoney.com (https://www.monarchmoney.com/) and use code IDES for 50% off your first year. 💚 MINT MOBILE Cut your wireless bill — not your coverage. Mint Mobile offers premium wireless service starting at just $15 per month, with unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data on America’s largest 5G network. Keep your phone. Keep your number. Keep your sanity. Go to https://www.mintmobil.com/DEVILWITHIN and use promo code DEVILWITHIN for cell plans starting at just $15 per month. 🌙 MOOD CANNABIS GUMMIES When it comes to relaxing after a long day — or a long episode — MOOD has you covered. Their cannabis gummies are federally legal, hemp-derived, and tailored for whatever you need: focus, creativity, calm, or sleep. Visit https://www.mood.com/IDES and use promo code IDES for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices