Edgar Allen Poe's death has always been shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we imagine what may have happened. It was inspired by listener Matthew Mercier, who spent time as the caretaker of Poe's last home. Performed by Christian Paluck, Ed Herbstman, Chet Siegel, and Louis Kornfeld. Produced & directed by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Edgar Allen Poe's death has always been shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we imagine what may have happened. It was inspired by listener Matthew Mercier, who spent time as the caretaker of Poe's last home. Performed by Christian Paluck, Ed Herbstman, Chet Siegel, and Louis Kornfeld. Produced & directed by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edgar Allen Poe's death has always been shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we imagine what may have happened. It was inspired by listener Matthew Mercier, who spent time as the caretaker of Poe's last home. Performed by Christian Paluck, Ed Herbstman, Chet Siegel, and Louis Kornfeld. Produced &amp; directed by Jonathan Mitchell.
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The Death of Poe

The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, Can You Help Me Find My Mom, The Hilly Earth Society, or Robocalls. Listening with headphones is recommended!

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The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, Can You Help Me Find My Mom, The Hilly Earth Society, or Robocalls. Listening with headphones is recommended!

The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode,&nbsp;there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story&nbsp;with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore.&nbsp;Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting.&nbsp;What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances,&nbsp;thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design&nbsp;that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, Can You Help Me Find My Mom, The Hilly Earth Society, or Robocalls. Listening with headphones is recommended!

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