Havoc Town – Episode 9 | Demaris, Part Two

Release Date: October 7, 2025
Host/Production: iHeartPodcasts, created by Aaron Manke

Episode Overview

In this tension-filled installment of Havoc Town, the mysterious affliction striking Abbesstown continues to unravel, blurring the line between historical curse and present-day horror. Corinne Abbas, together with her loyal friend Sylvie, navigates chaos in the streets as the vampire plague escalates, uncovering ancient truths and dark family ties along the way. This episode masterfully weaves suspense, dark humor, and lore, drawing direct connections to the town’s sinister history and hinting at the secrets behind Jury Havoc’s sudden involvement.

Key Discussion Points & Story Beats

1. Opening Reflections & Ominous Narration

• 00:00–01:23
  • Reverend Josiah Abbas’ Journal: Josiah recounts a night of horror.
    • “This town is cursed, and I will not survive to see dawn.” (Josiah, 00:26)
  • Sets a foreboding backdrop tying past and present.

2. Corinne and Sylvie Join Forces Amidst Chaos

• 01:23–07:05
  • Corinne’s Decision: Instead of fleeing, she retrieves Sylvie.
    • Vivid descriptions of the town in crisis: emergency vehicles, violence, National Guard.
  • Corinne’s Revelation: Shares the supernatural truth with Sylvie.
    • “He was not dead or alive.” (Corinne, 04:15)
    • “Fine. He was a vampire. I knew it.” (Corinne, 04:26; Sylvie, 04:31, humorously triumphant)
  • Moral Conflict: Corinne is shaken after killing a vampire.
    • Sylvie consoles Corinne: “No, honey, honey, honey, no, it’s okay.” (Sylvie, 05:52)

3. On the Road: Confronting Danger and Distrust

• 06:07–10:22
  • Discussion of Jury Havoc:
    • Sylvie’s suspicion: “He was preoccupied with business. During a vampire outbreak?” (Sylvie, 07:13)
    • Corinne describes his house as museum-like and Jury himself as “squirrely” (Corinne, 07:23)
  • Tense Encounters:
    • Navigating National Guard checkpoints with humor and subterfuge:
      • “Have you come in contact with anyone displaying any strange behavior?” / “Always.” (National Guard Officer/Sylvie, 08:02-08:07)
    • Drive-by shooting: Sylvie is grazed by Bill Braden, adding to the sense of escalating violence and mistrust among townsfolk.

4. The Toll of the Plague: Loss, Guilt, and Determination

• 10:22–11:11
  • More Death: Corinne and Sylvie witness another casualty as Barb’s body is taken from her home.
    • “She didn’t deserve this.” (Corinne, 10:04)
    • Corinne questions what’s next: “How long until this town is completely consumed?” (10:16)
  • Resolution: Corinne insists on investigating Jury, feeling events “all started with him”.

5. Historical Flashback: The Roots of the Curse

• 11:17–13:52
  • Past Tragedies Resurface:
    • Josiah confronts Damaris and Corinne in anguished, overlapping voices.
    • Accusations of madness, and the killing of a family member marked by despair and blame.
    • “What kind of monster are you? Your grandsons will now grow up without a father.” (Josiah, 12:50)
    • “She was dead already. You foolish girl.” (Damaris, 13:02)
  • This haunting dialogue bridges the old vampire panic with current events.

6. The Havoc House Heist

• 13:52–18:25
  • Snooping for Answers:
    • Corinne and Sylvie arrive at Jury Havoc’s house under the pretense of tending Sylvie’s wound.
    • Comic respite: “Can’t believe you wore cashmere on a vampire hunt.” (Corinne, 13:59; Sylvie’s quip: “The breakdown of society is no excuse to look sloppy.”, 14:03)
    • Corinne investigates Jury’s office, finding normal business records—until she discovers an ancient ledger.
    • Her hand falls on Damaris Abbas’s journal entry, a tangible connection to the past crisis.

7. Damaris Abbas’s Journal: The Vampire Origins

• 18:25–24:37
  • Narrative Layers Deepen:
    • Damaris recounts following Josiah into the night, describing a dramatic confrontation between Josiah and Sophia Havoc (a vampire consuming a boy).
    • Vivid, chilling ritual and violence as Sophia is staked:
      • “Your God holds no sway here, priest.” (Sophia Havoc, 19:36)
      • Damaris’s prayer over Sophia’s dying body, blending faith with horror.
    • Aftermath: Josiah incites the wrath of Jury (Journey) Havoc, resulting in more violence, trauma, and the stark warning that the Abbas bloodline is destined to fight.

8. The Ledger: Evidence and Escape

• 24:37–28:00
  • Proof of the Supernatural:
    • Corinne examines the ledger documenting Sophia Havoc’s death every year, dating back to 1610—a chilling, obsessive record.
    • Corinne steals the ledger by tossing it out of a window, confirming Jury Havoc’s possible centuries-long connection to the curse.

9. Confrontation Wrap-Up: Tension with Jury Havoc

• 28:00–28:45
  • The group fabricates a story about needing to check on Corinne’s cousin; Jury insists on helping but Corinne resists, feeling revulsion at his touch.
    • “He touched my shoulder, and I couldn’t hide the sudden shudder of revulsion.” (Corinne, 27:29)
  • Corinne and Sylvie retrieve the ledger and escape.
    • “You need a wingman. It’s not safe.” (Sylvie, 10:47) — and later, their partnership again proves essential.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “He was not dead or alive.”
  Corinne describes her first-hand encounter with what she’s become convinced is a vampire. (04:15)

• “Fine. He was a vampire. I knew it.”
  Sylvie’s humorous relief at being right about supernatural suspicions. (04:26–04:31)

• “I didn’t want to kill him. He attacked me, and I…”
  Corinne’s guilt and trauma after staking Jimbo. (05:47–05:55)

• “Can’t believe you wore cashmere on a vampire hunt.”
  Dark humor lightening a tense moment. (13:59–14:03)

• Damaris Abbas’ journal:
  Poetic, haunting message to her children, merging faith and duty.
  “Be brave, my children, and know that you come from a line of holy warriors. I wish you well.” (23:50–24:37)

• “Yes, and he’s been keeping it for a long, long time.”
  Corinne reveals the significance of Jury’s secret ledger, hinting at centuries of involvement. (28:23–28:26)

Key Timestamps

• 00:26: Josiah’s opening journal, anchoring the tone
• 04:26–05:52: Corinne and Sylvie’s raw, emotional exchange about vampires and self-defense
• 07:05: Suspicion cast on Jury Havoc
• 08:02–09:09: The National Guard checkpoint and shooting incident
• 11:56–13:52: Historical flashback—Damaris, Josiah, and the origins of the curse
• 15:55–18:25: Corinne’s discovery of the ancient ledger and Damaris’s journal
• 19:27–24:37: Vivid retelling of 1817 confrontation between Josiah, Sophia, and Jury (Journey) Havoc
• 24:37–28:00: Corinne’s theft of the ledger and escape from the Havoc house
• 28:18–28:26: Realization that Jury’s diary spans centuries

Episode Tone & Style

The episode balances a grim sense of apocalypse with gallows humor, deepening the lore and raising stakes (literally and figuratively). Dialogue is fast, warm, neurotic, and closely felt, especially in the exchanges between Corinne and Sylvie, who keep each other grounded even as their world is collapsing.

Flow & Usefulness

This episode is unmissable for fans of gothic horror, folk tales, and contemporary supernatural drama. It skillfully links Abbesstown’s bloody history with the present catastrophe, using artifacts and family secrets to suggest a curse that’s never truly ended. If you missed the episode, this summary will help you understand the narrative stakes, emotional weight, and humor—all crucial as Corinne and Sylvie take on a centuries-spanning evil, unsure who or what Jury Havoc really is.

The story continues, as ancient evil and everyday courage collide in the cursed streets of Abbesstown.