Podcast
Twisted Bloom
Hosted by Beverlee Henson-Puckett · EN
Welcome to Twisted Bloom, the podcast that delves into the beautifully unsettling corners of literature. In our current series, we explore a groundbreaking novel where a young woman, adrift in drug-induced psychosis, finds her only solace—and deepest love—in the form of an imaginary monster. Join us as we unravel the blurred lines between sanity and delusion, and confront what it truly means to connect in a world where reality is just a suggestion.
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Destruction
Aug 2400:18:25Tap to summarizeIn this tense and revealing episode, Sabrie finally confronts Dr. Thorne about his true intentions. Dr. Thorne has been using Sabrie as a test subject for his life's work, studying entities like Lucious. He reveals that Lucious isn't just an imaginary friend, but a "quantum parasite" that he's been tracking for years. The man Sabrie trusted and saw as her only hope for a normal life is exposed as a cold, calculating observer. The betrayal is total, and the episode ends with Sabrie realizing she's been a prisoner all along.
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Shattered Alliance
Aug 1500:18:57Tap to summarizeThis is Twisted Bloom. The podcast where the lines between delusion and a far more terrifying reality continue to blur. In this episode Dr. Thorne comes face to face with Lucious. Sabrie stands up to Dr. Thorne defending Lucious when the secrets being held by Dr. Thorne and Lucious steadily fester like a wound that just will not heal….
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Friendship blossoms and Nightmares Grow
Aug 600:24:11Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Twisted Bloom, the podcast where we delve into the darkest corners of love, obsession, and the supernatural. In this episode, we'll witness Sabrie accepting Lucious, the entity who has haunted her as a real, tangible presence in her life. The lines between nightmare and reality have blurred, and Sabrie must now decide she's destined to be entangled with this ancient being forever.But the real fireworks are about to ignite. Dr. Thorne, the man who has dedicated his life to researching Lucious as a historical and folkloric figure, is about to come face-to-face with the very subject of his studies. Lucious is no longer just a ghost story, a series of historical footnotes, or a terrifying legend. He's here, he's real. The academic is about to become a participant in the very tale he's been trying to unravel.
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The Unveiling
Jul 2700:22:28Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Twisted Bloom, where the lines between delusion and a far more terrifying reality continue to blur. Last episode, we left you on a knife-edge: Lucious, the monstrous entity born from Sabrie's drug-induced psychosis, was watching her sleep. And in a chilling twist, Dr. Aris Thorne, the reclusive historical linguist, observed this impossible scene, a dawning, horrifying recognition spreading across his face. Today, that recognition blossoms into a new, terrible truth, forcing Aris to break his solitude and seek an ally, even as he keeps a profound secret from Sabrie."
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The Reckoning
Jul 2200:18:39Tap to summarizeThe most terrifying horror isn't just in the mind, but of the very fabric of existence itself, leaving you questioning your reality and the true nature of your experiences. Thank you for joining us on this chilling journey through the unraveling. Until next time, remember: Some blooms twist, and some realities shatter.
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The Familiar Shadow
Jul 1300:24:18Tap to summarizeSabrie goes and meets with Dr, Thorne. Even though he does not help her as much as she would like, She knows she cannot break the tie with him or she would have noone to turn to.Some blooms twist together, forming a single, terrifying nightmare, and sometimes, the most dangerous knowledge is the one you keep to yourself. What will they do now that they know, and what secrets will Dr. Thorne keep?
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The Uninvited Guest
Jul 1200:21:01Tap to summarizeWhen hallucinations become a companion, in this chilling episode, we delve into Sabrie, the young woman whose recreational drug has taken a dark turn. Escalating hallucinations and paranoia, "the Monster" returns from her night terror. Now, no longer is the Monster just a bad dream; he has manifested into her daytime reality. A permanent resident in her mind. A relentless tormentor that has taken root. This episode explores the struggle for sanity and the realization of being irrevocably trapped within one's consciousness.
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Ending of The Garden....Twisted Bloom begins....
Jul 900:15:32Tap to summarizeThe ending of The Garden, a short story I wrote (available on Amazon Kindle) is the beginning of this podcast. This sets the stage for the beginning of Twisted Bloom. A continuation of The Garden.I give insight into what to expect in the upcoming episodes.
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