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Episode 36: Eminent Domain

Old Gods of Appalachia

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'Eminent Domain' Is Imminent Domain

Marcy heard her older sister's voice on the phone. She could hear rosy smoking a cigarette, and imagine her leaning sleepy eyed and languid in some parlor house with at least three knives and probably a pistol somewhere on her person at all times. That was their rose, all glowing petals and sweet perfume, with more thorns than you'd realize until it was far, far too late. To marcy's knowledge, neither one of em enjoyed much luck with that particular quest. Marcy closed her eyes and tightened her grip on the receiver. The paper inside was thin, yeller and official looking. It bore a county seal from up in the middle of west virginia

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