Wreck of the Old ‘97, The

A great piece of radio writing, telling a possible story behind the famous 1903 train wreck. The famous song of the same name is sung as transitions.

Suspense is a state of anxiety or excitement caused by mysteriousness, uncertainty, doubt, or undecidedness. In a narrative work, suspense is the audience's excited anticipation about the plot or conflict, particularly as it affects a character for whom the audience feels sympathy. However, suspense is not exclusive to narratives.

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