Today, the Great Plains are part of America’s 'breadbasket,' a vast swath of land dominated by farms and ranches in states pejoratively considered flyover territory. Yet the prairie, like any other place on earth, wasn’t always considered so benign. A Plains Gothic is a short story anthology exploring the darker side of the Great Plains, written and narrated by emerging author William Stanton. Each season features a different story of gothic horror set in the past yet with themes hauntingly familiar to modern audiences.
Part nine of The Tree, in which David Duggan recounts his friendship with Constance and his complicated relationship with his father, Anthony. Nora and Finn finally learn the identities of all five members of the lynch mob.
This episode includes descriptions of physical violence and sexual situations. Discretion is advised.
12 Oct 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Eight
Part eight of The Tree, in which Samuel Duggan explains his interest in Constance and his role in her lynching.
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5 Oct 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Seven
Part seven of The Tree, in which we learn of Albert Quaglin's affiliation with Bloody Bill Anderson and his role in the Lawrence Massacre. The Quaglins accuse Constance of bewitching their son Thomas.
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28 Sept 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Six
Part six of The Tree, in which Finn and Nora Clancy question the town founders and David Johnstone and Patrick Dillon explain their respective interests in Constance.
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21 Sept 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Five
Part five of The Tree, in which the town founders question Nora and Finn Clancy about Constance, her pregnancy, and her miscarriage.
14 Sept 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Four
Part four of The Tree, in which a tribunal of the town founders is formed and a vigorous debate occurs as to whether Constance has been corrupted by diabolical influence or saved through divine intervention.
7 Sept 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Three
Part three of The Tree, in which Constance returns home and Doctor Houston shares a story about the Sand Creek Massacre.
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31 Aug 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part Two
Part two of The Tree, in which we learn more of Constance Clancy and why a lynching party hung her from the tree.
This episode contains references to sexual assault and physical violence. Discretion is advised.
24 Aug 2026
A Plains Gothic: The Tree, Part One
Part one of The Tree, in which the tree grows in southwestern Kansas, we learn of its history, and the town of Hellia is founded nearby.
5 Aug 2026
A Plains Gothic: Trailer
Introducing the new serialized podcast, A Plains Gothic. Season 1, The Tree, premieres on August 24, 2026.
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