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In the chilling episode Holiday Story from the classic radio series Suspense, we meet Wilfred, a meek and timid British botany professor, who is consumed by an unusual obsession: creating a 'Devil's Garden' in the cellar of his home. This peculiar project involves cultivating exotic orchids, which he humorously refers to as devil flowers, due to their ability to bloom underground. As Christmas approaches, the tension in the household escalates, primarily due to the domineering nature of his wife, Hermione. She is focused on their upcoming trip to America, dismissing Wilfred's gardening ambitions as mere nonsense. The couple's dynamic is strained, with Hermione's incessant nagging and control over their lives leaving Wilfred feeling increasingly marginalized.
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