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259 - Chrysalis

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🗓️ 1 December 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

After many centuries, the chrysalis is stirring.

Weather: “Adrift“ by tinfold

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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0:00.0

Hey Jeffrey Kraner here. It is nearing your last chance to get holiday gifts. Listen, gift buying is so stressful. Believe me, I know. So finding a single shop where I can get many things for many people, including some things for myself, is a dream. One of those places is our Nightvale store because we have great

0:21.8

night veil branded items for you or the Nightville lovers in your life, t-shirts, blushies,

0:26.7

phone cases, jigsaw puzzles, etc. But we also have many incredible things for people who like

0:31.9

or even know of Nightvale at all. Things like holiday sweaters that feature an axe-wielding snowman

0:37.4

or creepy-ass tea towels or a t-shirt

0:39.6

that says anything's a pinata if you hit it hard enough. We're putting in new items all the time,

0:44.6

so check back regularly. Plus, we're removing old items constantly, so don't miss out on things

0:49.4

that you've always wanted. But if you're getting holiday gifts, now's your chance. Do it now. Just go to

0:54.7

Welcome to Nightville.com and click on store. A couple of last little things. Our Patreon book club

0:59.7

starts in January for Weird Scout or Hire Members. Our first book will be vacation by Deb Olin

1:05.6

Unfirth. This novel was really formative in the creation of Nightvale's particular voice and style.

1:11.2

These book club discussions will be led by me and Joseph Fink, so go read vacation and join our

1:16.4

Patreon. patreon.com slash welcome to Nightvale. Finally, season two of our other fiction podcast

1:22.4

Unlicensed is out now exclusively on Audible and the Night Vale role-playing game is available for

1:27.7

pre-order check the show notes for a link to that and hey thanks be brave and if you

1:36.7

can't be brave be quick welcome to Night Vale. Listeners, a dread day is here.

2:07.1

The chrysalis is stirring.

2:09.7

After who knows how many centuries, that great navy blue chrysalis attached to the statue

2:15.7

of the town founder is stirring. The chrysalis has always been there,

2:21.3

covering the founder's face and most of their body, making it impossible to discern anything about

2:27.5

their identity. But now, the chrysalis is showing signs that it may soon open, and who knows what horrors or wonders may emerge from its...

2:40.0

Oh, uh, sorry, I have to take this.

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