# File 20: The Winter Manses, Part Three: "Five Dead Things"

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Podcast: [Necessary Shadows](https://stenobird.com/podcast/necessary-shadows-7769321)
Published: 2026-09-08T13:10:01+00:00
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## Resource

Plum Island is coming apart. As the Fifth Service struggles to contain an escalating breach, Della and Claudia follow a trail neither of them fully understands, Harrow tries to keep an impossible situation from becoming worse, and something ancient begins putting itself back together. Meanwhile, several unexpected visitors are headed for the island... (This episode continues directly from Parts One and Two of "The Winter Manses". We strongly recommend listening to both before beginning Part Three.) Written and narrated by Brian Lillie. @necessaryshadows necessaryshadows.com Peace! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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