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Lights out for the devil and Mr. O. It is later than you think. Turn out your lights, now. We bring you stories of the supernatural and the supernormal dramatizing the fantasies and the mysteries of the unknown. We tell you this frankly so that if you wish to avoid the excitement and tension of these imaginative plays, we urge you calmly but sincerely to turn off your radio now. This is Mr. O. Arch Obler. The story you're about to hear is a ghost story, pure and simple, if g…

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Synopsis

In Ancestor, Arch Obler sets the stage for a haunting ghost story that delves into the dark recesses of human nature. The story begins with Mr. O urging listeners to turn off their lights, creating an atmosphere of suspense and foreboding. Two men, trapped in a dilapidated shack, await the arrival of Duke, a figure shrouded in mystery and menace. Their conversation reveals their anxious anticipation of a significant payout—fifty thousand dollars—while simultaneously exposing their fears and insecurities.

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Ep 3 · Friday, November 28, 1941 · 24:37

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The Devil and Mr O, Episode 7

Ancestor

Friday, October 29, 1971 · 29:21

The Devil and Mr O, Episode 7

Ancestor

Friday, October 29, 1971 · 29:21

Summary

In Ancestor, Mr. O presents a ghost story that delves into the nature of evil and the darkness within men. Tensions rise as characters await a rendezvous that could lead to violence and betrayal.

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