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A Plains Gothic

by William Stanton

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A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Ten

October 26, 2026 · 11 min

Part ten of The Tree, in which we learn the terrible secret behind the violation of Constance Clancy. This episode includes a scene of sexual assault. Discretion is advised.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Nine

October 19, 2026 · 20 min

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…
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Eight

October 12, 2026 · 12 min

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.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Seven

October 5, 2026 · 17 min

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…
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Six

September 28, 2026 · 30 min

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…

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A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Five

September 21, 2026 · 24 min

Part five of The Tree, in which the town founders question Nora and Finn Clancy about Constance, her pregnancy, and her miscarriage.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Four

September 14, 2026 · 23 min

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.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Three

September 7, 2026 · 17 min

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.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Two

August 31, 2026 · 14 min

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.
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part One

August 24, 2026 · 9 min

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.
A Plains Gothic: Trailer

August 5, 2026 · 3 min

Introducing the new serialized podcast, A Plains Gothic. Season 1, The Tree, premieres on August 24, 2026.

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About the show

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.