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Twin Cities by Night

Welcome to Twin Cities by Night.

This channel began as a way to share our chronicles of White Wolf’s Vampire: The Masquerade, starting with the campaign that bears our name. At its heart, our storytelling embraces the darker tones of the World of Darkness—exploring themes of personal horror, morality, and the struggle against the Beast within. While Twin Cities by Night remains our flagship tale, we have since expanded to explore a wide variety of tabletop roleplaying games. Alongside our central chronicle, we’ve told stories such as Servitude (Ghouls: Fatal Addiction), Juarez on Fire (Vampire: The Masquerade), and The Ultimate Evil (Chronicles of Darkness). We’ve also ventured into mythic sagas with Scion, the raw emotions of Monsterhearts 2, the chivalric tragedy of Pendragon, and the occult mysteries of Call of Cthulhu.

Every chronicle—whether rooted in the World of Darkness or beyond—remains dedicated to what drives us most: immersive storytelling, complex characters, and the atmosphere of darkness that binds them all together.

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Latest Episodes:

Vampire: the Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 9: When Shadows Meet May 23, 2018

Show notes

The humid nights of the Twin Cities stretch long and uneasy.
A single phone call draws Kaetao from his apartment into the dark, where he meets a Nosferatu messenger—and the specter of the past that still bleeds through the present.
Under dim park lights, three Kindred who should be enemies find themselves talking of the dead, the guilty, and the city’s slow decay. But every new alliance carries its own danger, and in Minneapolis, even peace talks smell faintly of blood.

Meanwhile, William faces a voice from his clan’s past—one that threatens to drag him back under the weight of obligation. And as Warren’s loyalties are tested, the lines between ally and spy begin to blur.

In When Shadows Meet, the city’s predators learn that survival sometimes means extending a hand into the dark… and hoping it doesn’t bite back.

About the Chronicle

Dread is the third story arc of Twin Cities by Night, a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set in the hot and humid summer of 2011 in Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Following the events of Negligence and Homecoming, the city’s Kindred find themselves caught in new webs of fear, grief, and corruption. In the dark heart of the Twin Cities, power and hunger have never felt so close.

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Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

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Vampire: the Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 8: Coffee, Lies, and Leverage May 22, 2018

Show notes

In a city where every favor hides a motive, and every meeting has a price, the coterie finds themselves drawn into uneasy company over warm coffee and colder intentions.
Promises are traded, secrets hinted, and old scars reopened beneath the flicker of neon and candlelight.
For some, this is an opportunity to rebuild alliances.
For others, it’s another move in a long, quiet war.

Dread continues its descent into the political undercurrents of Minneapolis–St. Paul’s Kindred society, where trust is brittle and survival depends on knowing when to listen—and when to lie.

About the Chronicle

Dread is the third story arc of Twin Cities by Night, a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set in the hot and humid summer of 2011 in Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Following the events of Negligence and Homecoming, the city’s Kindred find themselves caught in new webs of fear, grief, and corruption. In the dark heart of the Twin Cities, power and hunger have never felt so close.

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Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games?

Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

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Vampire: the Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 7: Terms of a Prince May 21, 2018

Show notes

In the humid summer of 2011, shadows gather once more around the Twin Cities.
A new face—Valentine—steps cautiously into the city’s hidden world, summoned to a meeting that begins not in a hall of power, but behind a country club dumpster. There, the city’s Prince extends a hand… and an unspoken warning.

Promises are made, threats are buried under polite words, and a new game begins—one of control, investigation, and quiet blackmail. As alliances form in the dark, the Nosferatu network watches closely, molding this new arrival into something useful—or dangerous.

In Terms of a Prince, trust is a currency few can afford to spend.

About the Chronicle

Dread is the third story arc of Twin Cities by Night, a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set in the hot and humid summer of 2011 in Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Following the events of Negligence and Homecoming, the city’s Kindred find themselves caught in new webs of fear, grief, and corruption. In the dark heart of the Twin Cities, power and hunger have never felt so close.

🗨️ Hop into our Discord!

Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games?

Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

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Changeling: The Lost - "Vanity" Chapter 15: Pressure Points May 17, 2018

Show notes

A night of “solutions.” Isabel turns nerves into leverage at a glossy hotspot, stoking a barroom spark into a blaze—and siphoning what she needs from the heat. Across town, Manny opts for blunt calculus and brings Frank along to hold the line while he “fixes” a growing problem. Jolted awake by a too-real dream of trapped children, Raymond spirals on the porch until Katrina steadies him; by dawn they’ve drawn a quiet battle plan—keep Charlie safe, dig into the drugs, and chase the child-taker’s shadow before the courts close ranks.

About the Chronicle

Changeling: The Lost — Vanity is a Chronicles of Darkness story set in 1993 South Florida. It follows Katrina, Raymond, Isabel, and Frank as they navigate memory, mask, and meaning after impossible experiences. Themes include the cost of survival, the seduction (and danger) of glamour, and the collision of faith, desire, and control in a world that’s equal parts neon and nightmare.

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Changeling: The Lost - "Vanity" Chapter 14: Threshold Warnings May 16, 2018

Show notes

A charm on Manny’s doorstep sparks a hard decision. While Isabel dresses for distraction after a call from Kyle, Manny brings Frank back to the Everglades cabin to end a cordless “ministry” that’s been showing mortals too much. Frank kicks the door; Manny delivers the message. Across town, Raymond plunges into a lucid nightmare—domestic warmth curdles into storm, and children cry from a cellar he’s never seen—before waking screaming as Katrina keeps quiet vigil. Lines tighten: protect Charlie, shut down the cult, and figure out who’s leaving warnings on the Summer King’s porch.

About the Chronicle

Changeling: The Lost — Vanity unfolds in 1993 South Florida, where four escapees of Faerie—Katrina, Raymond, Isabel, and Frank—navigate broken memories, beautiful lies, and the costs of survival.

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Changeling: The Lost - "Vanity" Chapter 13: Episode 13: Chain of Custody May 15, 2018

Show notes

Manny arrives—calm, punctual, and all business. Isabel briefs him on the failed dreamwork; Raymond pushes back when Manny offers to take Charlie, invoking their pledge and keeping the kid under Autumn eyes for now. Outside, Katrina and Raymond compare scars and strategy, resolving to keep the drug problem and the missing-kids trail quiet and in-house until they have facts. Isabel heads home, spent but wary. Across town, Manny collects Frank for a late-night drive and quiet planning: subtle questions, hard lines, and no patience for wayward changelings. By midnight, the freehold’s future feels like a ledger—names under “protection,” names under “problem,” and Charlie balanced on the seam.

About the Chronicle

Changeling: The Lost — Vanity is a Chronicles of Darkness story set in 1993 South Florida. It follows Katrina, Raymond, Isabel, and Frank as they navigate memory, mask, and meaning after impossible experiences. Themes include the cost of survival, the seduction (and danger) of glamour, and the collision of faith, desire, and control in a world that’s equal parts neon and nightmare.

🗨️ Hop into our Discord!

Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games?

Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

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The Brian Diaries: Duet Gaming with The Esoteric Order of Roleplayers May 07, 2018

Show notes

In this episode we are joined by The Esoteric Order of Roleplayers to discuss duet gaming in The World of Darkness!

About the Chronicle

Brian’s Diaries serves as a more introspective sister series—part journal, part commentary, part look behind the curtain. In each entry, Chris reflects on his experiences as a storyteller, podcaster, and creator within the Twin Cities by Night community. He also interviews people who are involved in the gaming community for their insights too.

Episodes explore what it means to run long-term chronicles, build living worlds, collaborate with players, and carry the emotional and creative weight of horror storytelling. The tone is honest and personal, sometimes humorous, sometimes somber, always authentic. Whether discussing past games, real-life challenges, or lessons learned through years of running narrative-heavy campaigns, Brian’s Diaries offers a rare, open look at the person behind the stories.

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Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

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The Brian Book Club - Derf Backderf's "My Friend Dahmer" Apr 29, 2018

Show notes

Today we talk about Derf Backderf's "My Friend Dahmer" and how it can be used to inspire players and storytellers in World of Darkness games.

About the Chronicle

Brian’s Book Club is a casual, thoughtful series where Chris discusses horror novels, genre fiction, and books that have shaped the tone and themes of Twin Cities by Night’s storytelling over the years. Each episode blends personal reflection, literary analysis, and grounded discussion on why certain stories resonate so powerfully within the horror genre.

This is not a typical review podcast—Chris focuses on atmosphere, lessons learned, narrative craft, and the emotional impact of each work. For listeners who enjoy horror, literature, behind-the-scenes creative talk, or discovering new stories that spark inspiration, Brian’s Book Club offers a grounded, intimate, and sometimes surprisingly heartfelt experience.

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Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 6: Sins Beneath the Carpet Apr 27, 2018

Show notes

In the humid nights of Minneapolis, secrets never stay buried—
they’re only swept beneath the carpet.
When the search for truth unearths ghosts of the past,
new alliances form in the name of survival,
and the cost of silence grows ever steeper.

Dread continues to follow the Kindred of the Twin Cities
as they navigate deception, hunger, and the tightening web of power
that binds their fates together in the long shadow of loss.

About the Chronicle

Dread is the third story arc of Twin Cities by Night, a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set in the hot and humid summer of 2011 in Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Following the events of Negligence and Homecoming, the city’s Kindred find themselves caught in new webs of fear, grief, and corruption. In the dark heart of the Twin Cities, power and hunger have never felt so close.

🗨️ Hop into our Discord!

Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games?

Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 5: Shadows of Obligation Apr 27, 2018

Show notes

he Twin Cities are bound by invisible chains—of loyalty, power, and blood.
In Shadows of Obligation, old debts resurface, and unseen hands begin to guide the Kindred toward uneasy alliances.
While trust is scarce and silence dangerous, the lines between duty and damnation blur with every decision made in the dark.

Set in the humid summer of 2011, Dread continues to follow the Kindred of Minneapolis–St. Paul as they navigate a world where survival means compromise—and every favor comes with a cost.

About the Chronicle

Dread is the third story arc of Twin Cities by Night, a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set in the hot and humid summer of 2011 in Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Following the events of Negligence and Homecoming, the city’s Kindred find themselves caught in new webs of fear, grief, and corruption. In the dark heart of the Twin Cities, power and hunger have never felt so close.

🗨️ Hop into our Discord!

Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games?

Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans.

Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p

Follow Us

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA

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