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🩸 Willow writes a chilling letter to her late mother figure, Christine Barrone, pouring out everything that’s been happening up through Chapter 15 of Blades of Glass. What starts as a desperate confession spirals into sheer terror as she realizes her dreams, the murders, and her own unraveling mind may all be connected. She doesn’t know why she’s writing to the dead—only that she has to.

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Blades of Glass: A Town Stained in Silence is a Twisted Chapters True Crime Original, written and adapted from the novel Blades of Glass by Rudy Stankowitz, available on Amazon. This episode was produced by Joy Riddle, mixed by Cleo Hatshesup, and executive produced by Doodle & Lizzie Borden. For full transcripts and bonus content, click the sow notes

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🎙️ Episode Title: Fifteen Days of Blood and Madness

Description:
Detectives Rhodes and Reynolds step into the cold fluorescent glow of the medical examiner’s office, where Dr. Stine drops a revelation that ties four brutal murders together. DNA confirms their worst fear: a serial killer is stalking Lewisville. As the investigation sharpens, gallows humor collides with the grim reality of the photos laid out on the morgue table—images of bodies bearing teeth marks, bruises, and evidence of violence both human and inhuman.

Meanwhile, Willow and Lacey chase escape in a whirlwind of girl-time, darts, and dreams of faraway places. But when their game of chance lands them in Fairbanks, Alaska—far from palm trees and piña coladas—the irony sets a chilling undertone. Fate is not playful. Fate, like the killer, has sharp edges.

Why Listen:
This episode takes you deeper into the unraveling dread of Lewisville. You’ll feel the claustrophobic weight of a town trapped in a predator’s cycle and the uneasy laughter of detectives forced to find light in the darkest of corridors. By the time the morgue door closes and the hum of refrigeration fades, you’ll be left asking yourself the same question as the detectives: Is he already watching?

Highlights:

• The chilling revelation: all four victims tied to the same killer.
• Rhodes’ dark humor vs. the unbearable reality of the crime scene photos.
• Willow and Lacey’s dartboard vacation plan—innocence masking the encroaching dread.
• An outro that lingers with an unshakable question: what if the killer’s eyes are already on you?

Blades of Glass: A Town Stained in Silence is a Twisted Chapters True Crime Original, written and adapted from the novel Blades of Glass by Rudy Stankowitz, available on Amazon. This episode was produced by Joy Riddle, mixed by Cleo Hatshesup, and executive produced by Doodle & Lizzie Borden. For full transcripts and bonus content, click the sow notes

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🔍 Episode Summary:

In this chilling installment of Blades of Glass, we descend into the cold, clinical world of Dr. Loretta Stine, who continues her relentless pursuit of truth amid the echoing silence of a morgue. As DNA markers close in on a male suspect, a pattern begins to form—victims left barely alive at symbolic landmarks, dumped like afterthoughts by a killer who may be more strategic than previously believed. Stine suspects there's a meaning behind the chosen sites... and she's determined to find it.

Then, the narrative veers into the eerie calm of Halputta Wetlands Park, where Darius—haunting, reflective, and unnervingly tender—shares a disturbing glimpse into his twisted past through the eyes of a stray cat and a childhood pet named Marie Antoinette. What begins as a moment of quiet empathy spirals into a story of blood, trauma, and the birth of a dark ritual that still lingers in his psyche.

And finally, we reconnect with Lacey and Willow, whose late-night phone call spins us from supernatural theories to a road trip straight to the doorstep of 112 Ocean Avenue. Yes—that house. Their conversation dances between alien dreams, spiritual curiosity, and a hilariously awkward encounter with an angry Amityville homeowner. Lacey’s pursuit of the paranormal may not have yielded ghosts, but it offers a raw and oddly charming reflection on belief, bravery, and knowing when to turn around and GTFO.

🎤 In This Episode:

• Dr. Loretta Stine faces institutional roadblocks and forensic frustrations in her hunt for a serial killer.
• Darius bonds with a stray cat—but reveals a disturbing childhood origin story involving polydactyl claws, punishment closets, and the birth of his obsession with blood.
• Lacey recalls her spontaneous solo trip to Amityville in search of proof that she might be "sensitive" to spirits—and ends up just being chased off someone’s porch.
• Willow deepens her dive into hypnagogic alien visitations, opening the door to a bigger mystery that neither she nor Lacey fully understand—yet.

🧠 Themes Explored:

• Trauma and coping through ritual
• Early signs of psychopathy through animal cruelty
• Women in forensic science vs. bureaucracy
• Paranormal belief vs. rational skepticism
• Coming-of-age moments through horror nostalgia

💡 Listener Prompt:

Have you ever gone out looking for proof of the supernatural? Got your own Amityville story? Or maybe your childhood pet knew your secrets better than anyone?
📲 Drop us a message or comment—your stories might make it into a future bonus episode!

🔗 Mentioned In This Episode:

• Florida’s DNA Investigative Support Database
• Halputta Wetlands Park (fictional, but eerie enough to feel real)
• Amityville Horror House, 112 Ocean Ave, Long Island, NY
• The phenomenon of hypnagogic hallucinations
• Polydactyl cats and folklore

📘 About the Book:

Blades of Glass is a gritty psychological thriller set in Lewisville, Florida, exploring ritualistic murders, the dark fractures of the human mind, and the haunting undercurrents of trauma left unspoken. This episode covers Chapter 13.

Blades of Glass: A Town Stained in Silence is a Twisted Chapters True Crime Original, written and adapted from the novel Blades of Glass by Rudy Stankowitz, available on Amazon. This episode was produced by Joy Riddle, mixed by Cleo Hatshesup, and executive produced by Doodle & Lizzie Borden. For full transcripts and bonus content, click the sow notes