Another journey into the realm of the strange and terrifying.

I hope you will enjoy the trip that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little.

So settle back.

Get a good grip on your nerves.

Where are we going?

You'll find out when we get there.

A CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents. Theatter Presents.

Come in.

Welcome. I'm E.G. Marshall. In our lives, we all travel to many places where we will be the stranger.

The unknown waits for us in other countries, other towns, even new roads,

a different turn on an unfamiliar street. And are we really any different

from the traveler of ancient times? Aren't we still dependent on the kindness and goodwill of others?

Even the most suspicious of people must ultimately be confronted with a situation where he must

trust his money, his possessions, or even his life to a stranger.

You're mistaken, Orville.

I can leave here any time I want to.

Stop pretending, Pamela.

You know you can never leave Silver Tree Island.

Yes, I can.

No one ever leaves Silver Tree Island.

And you know why.

It isn't true.

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