Welcome back to Lilla.

A tale I'll share a few chapters at a time until her story is complete.

If you're new to the podcast, Lilla is a great place to start.

We don't need any background information to enjoy this account of demonic possession.

But do go back to January 7th episode and begin with chapters 1-3.

Then catch on up to us.

Several listeners have asked how many chapters there are in Lilla's complete story.

And the answer is, I don't know yet.

Her story had so much more to it than I realized.

When we began, I estimated 13 chapters total, but here we are on chapter 17.

Her tale continues to unfold.

Surely it'll have to end at some point.

And for now, all I can say is that the wallpaper came down last week.

This week, we meet the ghost hunters.

Here we go.

Chapter 17

The stress of their situation took its toll.

Laura began losing weight and Michael appeared to gain every ounce she lost.

Jack insisted upon sleeping in their bedroom each night while Lilla flat out refused to

do the same.

She barely left the basement, saved for going to school or using the restroom.

Rosemary and Carrie were watchful.

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