In this prologue episode of The Silent Saints, Emmaline Kimball sets the stage for a haunting tale that treads the line between fiction and potential reality. This prologue introduces listeners to a world eerily similar to our own, yet transformed by unchecked religious authority and eroded freedoms. Emmaline offers a glimpse into the Holy State of Deseret, a theocratic regime born from the ashes of a fractured America. As she teases the story to come, she challenges us to consider how easily our present could slip into this dystopian future. This episode lays the foundation for a gripping narrative of resistance, faith, and the power of individual choice in the face of oppression. Prepare to embark on a journey that will make you question the boundaries between fact and fiction, and the true meaning of faith in troubled times.