In The Blood Stained Brickbat, Orson Welles narrates a gripping story from the Black Museum, a collection of objects tied to murder housed at Scotland Yard. The episode begins with the introduction of a blood-stained brick bat, an object that appears ordinary but is linked to a horrific crime. The narrative centers on Anne Friskin, a young woman married to the much older James Friskin, who lives with them is James's cousin, Alma. The domestic tranquility of their suburban home is disrupted when Anne places an advertisement for a handyman, leading to the arrival of Dick Terry, a young and attractive worker.