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The House by the River
Originally Aired: February 28, 1948
Suspense #286, "The House by the River," presents a dark tale of murder and its aftermath. When something terrible happens to Emily, a young servant girl, the protagonist finds himself desperately trying to cover up the crime. John Burns takes a motorboat out on the river, searching the angry black water in ever-narrowing circles, looking for signs of what he has done. As night rushes in and the water turns black beneath him, the weight of his actions begins to close in around him.
The story unfolds as those around John begin to notice Emily's…
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