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Achewillow

Amy Frost and J-F. Dubeau•achewillow.com
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Achewillow is a storytelling podcast about Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman drawn into the bizarre world of Achewillow and her own family's history in that town. Through her eyes we discover a strange landscape of subtle magics, bizarre people, coffee, the occasional demon, and baked goods. Written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost
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Chapter 12: The Pendulum of Broken Choices

The Achewillow police close in on their killer. Miriam knows something they don't, but there's little she can do about it. Or is there?

Jan 23, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Chapter 11: Cavalry on a Dark Horse

Miriam finds herself directly targeted by the menacing Inquisition after successfully conjuring a ghost using a magical cake. As she defiantly resists their intimidation and threats of modern-day bureaucratic punishment, a surprising ally, Detective Wilson, intervenes to de-escalate the tense confrontation. The episode delves into the unsettling reality of Aquilo, where those who cross the Inquisition mysteriously vanish, leaving Miriam to question her burgeoning magical abilities and the legacy of her great-grandaunt Doris.

Jan 16, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Chapter 10: Sanctums

Miriam faces a terrifying demon and decides to leave Achewillow, but a broken laptop and a sense of being trapped lead her to Doris's kitchen. There, she discovers a powerful recipe book, inspiring her to bake a special cake with Julia to honor her late husband, Gary. This act leads to a tender, spectral reunion, which is soon interrupted by the ominous arrival of the Inquisition.

Jan 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Chapter 9: The Name of the Dead

This episode sees Miriam fending off self-proclaimed inquisitors threatening financial ruin, finding solace in baking, and navigating a tense encounter with Detective Wilson. As she probes into her great-grandaunt Doris's death and the cafe's long history, Miriam learns about the recent murder victims and her own potential danger. The episode culminates in a terrifying confrontation with a monstrous entity, revealing a gruesome connection to one of the victims.

Jan 02, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Holiday Special: A Most Canadian Haunting

Achewillow Holiday Special 2019: Miriam's holiday plans are interrupted by the town's Solstice Celebration... which does not go exactly as planned.

Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Chapter 8: Enter the Inquisition

The citizens of Achewillow have begun to recognize Miriam as one of them, but that might not be as positive as Miriam had hoped.

Dec 19, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Chapter 7: The Killer at the Door

Miriam's anxieties about Gulliver intensify as he delivers supplies and offers a strange gift: an antique coffee grinder. Learning about the late Doris's powerful influence on the town and Gulliver, Miriam reaffirms her decision to leave. A nightmarish encounter with a demon, halted by a raccoon bite and a salt circle, is followed by the shocking discovery of a body in an alley, leaving Miriam shaken and even more determined to escape Achewillow's strange clutches.

Dec 12, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Chapter 6: The Comfort of Sacred Places

Following a disorienting encounter with a mysterious apparition, Miriam moves into her great-grandaunt Doris's apartment above the Achewillow Cafe. She uncovers a deep, unexpected connection to Doris through her belongings, particularly a cherished apron. As Miriam settles into running the cafe, she navigates peculiar local customers and their unique orders, finding both comfort and renewed paranoia in the strange new environment.

Dec 05, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Chapter 5: Mistakes Were Made

Miriam gets tricked into a police interrogation room and leaves with new questions of her own.

Nov 28, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Chapter 4: Open for Business... Sort Of

Miriam has to face the realities of Achewillow by the harsh light of day, and it seems there may be a demon there after all.

Nov 21, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Chapter 3: Steampunk Monstrosity

Miriam may think she's seen all the worst Achewillow has to offer, but as she meets more of the townsfolk, even darker things crawl from the shadows.

Nov 13, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Chapter 1: Gravestones to Milestones

Miriam DuFour's life is in a tailspin and about to hit rock bottom. A strange envelope containing and even stranger inheritance could be the answer, or it could make matters even worse.

Oct 31, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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