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Feb 2020
26m 8s

162 - Alpha

Night Vale Presents
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Amelia Anna Alfaro was always the best at everything. (Part 1 of 5)

Weather: “Skinchanger” by Skeptic
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Just announced: our 13-city book tour for The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home! Come see Joseph and Jeffrey out on the road this spring. Plus, we’re sending out exclusive patches and an art print to folks who pre-order the novel! Check out all of the details on our website:
http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/

Our 2020 World Tour has a name: “The Haunting of Night Vale.” Our host, Cecil, and his beautiful scientist husband Carlos are building a new house for themselves, but strange occurrences and ghostly encounters are plaguing the construction process. It's probably nothing. After all, how could a house be haunted before it's even done being built? Get your tickets today:
http://welcometonightvale.com/live

Music: Disparition
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Logo: Rob Wilson
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Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. 
http://welcometonightvale.com

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