Today’s Webworm story comes in the form of a short podcast episode. It’s the sort of story I tend to be attracted to — a tale that’s weird, dark and strangely redemptive. And true. I came across it while researching a story about US prisoners who volunteer to fight fires. Matt was one of these prisoners — but he also had another story that I wanted to share.

Please be aware this episode is for adults only. By now you probably know my stories go to some pretty dark places. There are markers along the way, so you should get a feeling of whether it’s for you or not. But please do take care when listening — and don’t listen with your kids in the car.

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