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Jan 2021
39m 16s

S3 Ep7: A Passion for Poisons

Astonishing Legends Productions
About this episode
Welcome to The Midnight Library Dear Guest!  Won’t you come in for a little drink as you enjoy tonight’s reading?  We’re going to discuss art and passion, specifically those with a passion for the art of poisoning!  We’re going to visit the good ol’ days when you could slip someone a little something...to help them rest...forever!  Don’t worry if the room spins a little, our company is...inTOXICating 

Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design during this episode.

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