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. Yet again, we find ourselves

in the horrid clutches of another All-Hallows Eve. All you things out there that go bump in the night.

Welcome back.

I think you'll love what we've done with the place in 2020.

Even the grimest of imaginations would have been hard-pressed to prognosticate the unpleasant predicaments this present period has provided its

perplexed population, most perturbing.

Let's try and lighten the mood for those delicate mortals amongst our listenership who could use some cheering up.

First of all, we have some new acolytes to welcome.

What's that you ask?

What are these acolytes you keep mentioning?

Why, they are the lovely listeners who have chosen to support our humble production through a Patreon subscription.

In return for this act of largesse, they receive exclusive episodes.

Every third episode, as a matter of fact, is just for our Patreon subscribers. They also receive funky digital

membership cards and screen savers and nocturnal transmissions, eternal affection and gratitude.

Now, because these wonderful individuals have chosen to join at acolyte level, other levels are available, they receive a personalized welcome on the show, which, as it just so happens, is occurring at this very moment.

Welcome, Nicholas Huber.

Welcome Aaron Vleck.

Welcome Evil Kitty.

Thank you for lending your precious breath that we might keep the dark flame burning.

So, did you notice anything different when our little square picture popped up in your podcast feed?

The more keen-eyed amongst you will have noticed that our artwork has been regigged, as it were.

It's a little darker, a little unfriendlier, a little more.

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