A Plains Gothic
Today, the Great Plains are part of America’s 'breadbasket,' a vast swath of land dominated by farms and ranches in states pejoratively considered flyover territory. Yet the prairie, like any other place on earth, wasn’t always considered so benign. A Plains Gothic is a short story anthology exploring the darker side of the Great Plains, written and narrated by emerging author William Stanton. Each season features a different story of gothic horror set in the past yet with themes hauntingly familiar to modern audiences.
Episodes
Part nine of The Tree, in which David Duggan recounts his friendship with Constance and his complicated relationship with his father, Anthony. Nora and Finn finally learn the identities of all five members of the lynch mob.
This episode includes descriptions of physical violence and sexual situations. Discretion is advised.
Part eight of The Tree, in which Samuel Duggan explains his interest in Constance and his role in her lynching.
This episode includes profanity and references to physical violence. Discretion is advised.
Part seven of The Tree, in which we learn of Albert Quaglin's affiliation with Bloody Bill Anderson and his role in the Lawrence Massacre. The Quaglins accuse Constance of bewitching their son Thomas.
This episode contains references to physical violence. Discretion is advised.
Part six of The Tree, in which Finn and Nora Clancy question the town founders and David Johnstone and Patrick Dillon explain their respective interests in Constance.
This episode contains descriptions of physical violence. Discretion is advised.
Part five of The Tree, in which the town founders question Nora and Finn Clancy about Constance, her pregnancy, and her miscarriage.
Part four of The Tree, in which a tribunal of the town founders is formed and a vigorous debate occurs as to whether Constance has been corrupted by diabolical influence or saved through divine intervention.
Part three of The Tree, in which Constance returns home and Doctor Houston shares a story about the Sand Creek Massacre.
This episode includes references to physical violence. Discretion is advised.
Part two of The Tree, in which we learn more of Constance Clancy and why a lynching party hung her from the tree.
This episode contains references to sexual assault and physical violence. Discretion is advised.
Part one of The Tree, in which the tree grows in southwestern Kansas, we learn of its history, and the town of Hellia is founded nearby.
Introducing the new serialized podcast, A Plains Gothic. Season 1, The Tree, premieres on August 24, 2026.
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