<p>At the Merchant&#39;s Cafe and Saloon in Seattle, WA, Ed is drowning his sorrows when he remembers the origin of the strange doll behind the counter. Ed&#39;s risky choice descends into a cautionary tale from an unlikely teacher.</p><p><strong>Content warning: </strong>Horror, alcoholism, and death.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://www.darknw.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">darknw.com</a>.</p><p>For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkNWPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">patreon.com/darknwpodcast</a>. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at <a href="ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast</a>. </p><p><em>© 2026 Imagine NW. All rights reserved. </em></p>