Rusty Quill presents

Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror anthology podcast.

This episode contains frank discussion and descriptions of relational violence

as well as emotional abuse, so listener discretion is advised.

Coro Lee Tilly had been surprised from the two young women approached her after church

one Sunday to ask if she might like to help with their missionary work.

Well, she didn't know Georgie triplet nester Campbell, not really.

Not more than just to say hello at the general store and good morning on Sundays.

When she told them politely she would have to decline, there was no way her husband would allow it.

She was downright taken aback when Georgie looped her arm through Coro Lee's and said with the wink,

why don't you let me ask him, I bet I can talk him around to the idea, and marched him over to her frank,

stood talking with Arnie Ward and Carl Miner.

Excuse me gentlemen, Georgie said sweetly, I'm sorry to interrupt you all, but might I have a quick word with Mr. Tilly here?

Won't take more than a minute, I promise.

From there Georgie proceeded to explain that she and her friend Esther Campbell did missionary work out

of the poor folks camp off Peter's branch on Saturdays.

Taking food and spare clothes and other supplies up to families out that way,

could you some extra help, because many of the women arising creek bapses were, well you know, of a certain age.

They thought a healthy young woman like themselves might be the best choice for such work,

and they thought immediately of Coro Lee.

We sure could use her help, Georgie said, I hear your wife is a fantastic cook Mr. Tilly, and sometime,

well when you're not too busy of course, perhaps you could stop by yourself.

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