Hello, gentle listener, and welcome to nocturnal transmissions, the fortnightly podcast that brings you dark tales both old and new, performed by voice artist, Kristen Holland.

How lovely to be back with you again. This episode will be popping down the beach for a spell.

Won't that be nice? Our pleasant seaside fable is the creation of P. L. McMillan, an accomplished horror writer whose stories have appeared in a wide array of anthologies and magazines. To her, every shadow is an entryway to a deeper look into the black heart of the world, and every night she rides with the mocking and friendly

ghouls on the night wind, bringing back dark stories to share with those brave enough

to read them. You can find out more about her in the featured authors section of our website.

Nocturnal transmissions.com.a.u.

Speaking of friendly ghouls, we would like to welcome two new acolytes to the Nocturnal Transmissions Fold.

Jake Ivy and Rabbits Watching. Welcome and thank you for your support.

Speaking of support, we would also like to welcome back our erstwhile Patreon supporter, Donica Shelley Moody, who has rejoined us as an official nocturnal transmissions cohort, that most exultative ranks.

Donica was among the very first of our wonderful listeners to sign up to our Patreon page and pledge their support for our dark little project.

One year ago. Speaking project one year ago.

Speaking of one year ago, yes gentle listener, we're celebrating our first anniversary with Patreon.

To mark the occasion, we shared a little bonus episode with our beloved patrons on Saturday. If you're wondering what this Patreon is, of which we speak with such monotonous regularity,

Patreon is a membership platform which allows those who might wish to support an artist in their endeavours,

such as our humble narrator, to, well, do so.

We offer three levels of support for nocturnal transmissions.

Minion, merely $2 per month.

Acolyte, merely $4 per month.

And for those true believers who really wish to put their back to the wheel in helping us to continue creating the content you so enjoy,

cohort, a handsome $25 per month.

Each level of support comes with its own benefits,

but all will allow you to access exclusive

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