Welcome one and all to our melancholy party of pleasure. We are a couple of naturally thirsty souls just trying to get through the longest story we've ever chosen to feature. Come along for the next chapter in our lauded history.

Riley recommends: Smoke Eaters, by Sean Grigsby

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Well (well), not sure if I even wanna say what's going here. We sorta let this episode work itself out. It wasn't going to be what it is. But now it is what it is, and the trajectory of the next few episodes has been forever changed.

Carter recommends: The Institute, by Stephen King

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Now this story may start to seem familiar. But trust us, it is.

Riley recommends: Dungeon Crawler Carl, by matt Dinniman AND Withcraft for Wayward Girls, by Grady Hendrix

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We are joined by a special guest for a 2nd time! Please welcome our friend Alex on the pod! Joining us for the first time to hear a story about a little lamb on a big adventure!

Alex recommends: Clown in a Cornfield, by Adam Cesare

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We are all about the face. The eyes, the lips sure, but the nose...the nose is good

Carter recommends: The Wayfarers series, by Becky Chambers

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Welcome to the second half of our story from last episode. The stunning conclusion has just as many twists and turns as the first! Tune in to hear abut killer bears, quick marriages, and angry, cursing dwarves!

Riley recommends: The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch

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On this episode, things get...spooky. You have been warned. There is a little angel girl (demon witch child of the pit)

Carter recommends: The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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It's time for another well-known classic! You may not know it at first, but just like Riley, I think you do!

Riley recommends: Hollow Kingdom, by Kira Jane Buxton

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