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In the gripping episode On a Country Road from the classic radio series Suspense, a couple, David and his wife, find themselves ensnared in a frustrating traffic jam on a dark, stormy night. As the rain begins to pour and the wind howls ominously, they decide to take a shortcut through a remote area to avoid the impending storm. The tension escalates when they tune into the radio and hear alarming news reports about an escaped madwoman, described as armed and dangerous, who is on the loose nearby. The couple's initial annoyance at the traffic soon transforms into a palpable fear as they realize the gravity of their situation.
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