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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 4: The Beast Between Homes Apr 27, 2018

Show notes

The Twin Cities never sleep easily. In The Beast Between Homes, the coterie drifts into darker waters—torn between instinct and control, loyalty and necessity. What begins with quiet intentions ends with irreversible acts, as the line between protection and predation fades into the night.

Set in Minneapolis–St. Paul during the humid summer of 2011, Dread continues to explore the fragile balance of humanity and hunger that binds the Kindred together—and tears them apart.

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.

Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p

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The Brian Diaries: Twitch with Kosnark from the ST Spira group Apr 16, 2018

Show notes

In this episode we are joined by Kosnark from the ST Spira crew to talk about Twitch and running World of Darkness games on it.

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

Changeling: The Lost - "Vanity" Chapter 12: The Monster in the Mirror Apr 13, 2018

Show notes

Back inside Raymond’s beach house, the motley tries to salvage a dream-ritual gone wrong. Isabel presses, convinced Charlie’s story doesn’t add up; Frank steadies the room; Katrina tries to keep Raymond from tearing himself—and the Freehold—apart. When Charlie finally breaks, it isn’t a revelation about a Keeper but a confession of dread: what if he is the one to blame? Raymond answers with his own darkest truth, trying to pull the kid back from the edge as Isabel pages Manny. By night’s end, the question isn’t “what did we see,” but “who is pulling the strings—and how much of us do they already own?”

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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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 11: Anchor and Undertow Apr 13, 2018

Show notes

The motley pushes deeper into Charlie’s unraveling. Isabel steadies the room—and Charlie—long enough to pry at the edges of his dream, only for terror to flood back in the waking world. Frank pins the moment in place, Katrina steps up when Raymond breaks for the surf, and hard truths about leadership, fear, and obligation wash over them all. By night’s end, they’re no longer asking what happened so much as who they’re going to be when it does again.

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!

👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p

Follow Us

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SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night

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

Changeling: The Lost - "Vanity" Chapter 10: The Edge of Sleep Apr 12, 2018

Show notes

With dinner cooling and nerves heating, the motley turns a living room into a ritual space. Isabel prepares the air, Katrina softens the edges, Frank stands ready, and Raymond forces a fragile calm so the dream can be entered. What should be a straight path to the truth bends—then snaps—hurling everyone back into the waking world in a rush of panic. On the shoreline, fear and responsibility collide, and the group has to decide who leads when the ground feels like water.

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!

👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p

Follow Us

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SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night

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

Slavek's Special Snowflake Adventure - Katanas & Consequences Apr 01, 2018

Show notes

The chaos hits a fever pitch as the gang’s parody of gothic drama collides with a full-on anime boss battle. Between glowing katanas, trench coats whipping in invisible wind, and ghosts that can’t decide if they’re corporeal or not, the line between satire and sincerity completely disintegrates. Improvised spells, broken rules, and one-liners sharper than the blades themselves define the final showdown of this absurd saga.

About the Chronicle

Episode 3 concludes this wild April Fools’ chronicle—a gleeful send-up of every World of Darkness cliché imaginable. From “majestic” vampire monologues to slow-motion elevator entrances, the group doubles down on self-aware humor and spontaneous storytelling. It’s a love letter to the hobby and a roast of its edgiest corners, played with absolute commitment and zero shame.

Links

Discord: https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TwinCitiesbyNight
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Slavek's Special Snowflake Adventure - The Pentagon of Plot Armor Apr 01, 2018

Show notes

Our April Fools’ one-shot keeps gleefully skewering World of Darkness tropes—now cranked up to “edge-lord deluxe.” Expect meta-jokes shouted over club beats, katana-fu dramatics, “lightning bolt!” energy, and rules-lawyering that doubles as improv fuel. A secret court, Very Serious Speeches™, and “totally canon” swagger collide as our trio blusters from dance floor to corridors of power. It’s chaotic, improv-heavy satire—played for laughs, not lore—while keeping actual plot details under wraps.

About the Chronicle

Recorded as a tongue-in-cheek special, this mini-arc is a parody of grimdark pretension: katanas, sunglasses indoors, “chosen one” monologues, and neon-drenched club drama all collide. You’ll hear deliberate table banter, send-ups of mechanics, and ad breaks lampooning gaming culture. This is not representative of our usual serious tone—just a celebratory roast of the hobby we love.

Links

Discord: https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TwinCitiesbyNight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM

Slavek's Special Snowflake Adventure - Elysium of the Absurd Apr 01, 2018

Show notes

Our April Fools’ one-shot gleefully skewers World of Darkness tropes with three gloriously over-the-top characters, a secret court hidden beneath a fast-food joint, and enough edge to cut through a dozen trench coats. Expect meta-jokes, rule-lawyering gags, and a parade of “I’m totally canon” bravado as the trio bluster their way from dance floor to corridors of power. It’s chaotic, improv-heavy satire—played for laughs, not lore—while keeping actual plot details under wraps.

About the Chronicle
Recorded as a tongue-in-cheek special, this mini-arc is a parody of grimdark pretension: katanas, sunglasses indoors, “chosen one” destiny speeches, and neon-drenched club drama all collide. You’ll hear deliberate table banter, send-ups of mechanics, and ad breaks lampooning gaming culture. This is not representative of our usual serious tone—just a celebratory roast of the hobby we love.

Links

Discord: twincitiebynight.podbean.com+1
Patreon: twincitiebynight.podbean.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ Facebook
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM x.com

The Brian Book Club - Stephen King's "IT" Mar 31, 2018

Show notes

Today we talk about Stephen King's 1986 novel "IT" and how it can be used to inspire World of Darkness storytellers and players.

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

Vampire: the Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Dread" Chapter 3: No Bodies, Only Threads Mar 30, 2018

Show notes

In the humid dark of a Twin Cities summer, what’s left behind says more than what’s found. No Bodies, Only Threads follows a trail of wreckage, vanished allies, and the fraying bonds between those still standing. As old patterns resurface and new ones take shape, the coterie begins to suspect that every answer comes with a debt—and that someone is keeping the ledger.

Set in Minneapolis–St. Paul during the summer of 2011, Dread continues to unravel the quiet horror and uneasy alliances that define Kindred existence in the World of Darkness.

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

X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night

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

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