Lennie Gray (An Audio Drama Podcast)

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I hope you enjoy this audio production of Edgar Allen Poe's classic story called, The Tell-Tale Heart.

Lennie Gray tries to run the farm and feed her children on her own but needs help. When she reaches out for assistance she's given an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Lennie Gray experiences a supernatural moment that changes everything.

Lennie Gray and Curly are feeling the sting of change. Willie, their son, has revealed that he has no plans to stay and help the family sharecrop. Then their daughter Mary returns and inspires her siblings to take charge of their lives. Then, John, the One-Arm Grave Digger shows up and...

It is now 1946, and Curly and Lennie Gray are trying to keep their heads above water financially. Cotton Farming has become mechanized, and people are leaving Tallahatchie County in large numbers for a chance at a better life and employment in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, Curly and Lennie get a surprise visitor who might be the savior they’ve been waiting for.

Curly and Lennie Gray receive letters for their son Willie who is overseas serving in World War II. The correspondence reveals more than anyone could imagine.

Lennie Gray prays now more than ever. Not only for her son but for the children of others. Curly suggests that she stop because her prayers are falling on God's Deaf Ears. However, Lennie Gray refuses and reminds Curly of how much she prays for him.

Curley and Lennie Gray’s son reveals that he has been drafted and has to fight in the Second World War. Then Willie mentions something that has to do with John the One-Armed Grave Digger that sends a chill up Curley’s spine.

Lennie Gray and Curley have taken advantage of a federally funded program designed to help them move forward. Meanwhile, they get reminded of how difficult being black and living in Mississippi can get, and out of thin air, their son Willie, reveals very devastating news.