Something strange is happening in the town of Night Vale. In fact, lots of strange things happen there on a regular basis. Figures in dark robesappear and mysteriouslights flashin the night sky. Then there are the people, who can be odd, powerful, and even dangerous at times. What is it about this town that makes it so darkly attractive?
This is the world of Welcome to Night Vale , a twice-monthly podcast. It’s presented in the style of a local radio broadcast, complete withnews, police announcements, and weather reports. It’s a bit like the public radio of your town, if your town happens to be the center of a horror film or a sci-fi novel.
The podcast was created by the writers Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink. Cranor, who has a background in theater and dance, brings a dramaticcharmto the writing. Fink, author of the best-selling horror novel Alice Isn ’t Dead , adds elements of mysteryand horror to the podcast. Together, the two have captured lightning in a bottlewith Welcome to Night Vale . According to Fink, the two authors wanted to create a town where everything unusualand crazy could happen. Do you darevisit this mysterious little town?
