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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 2: The River’s Quiet Mouth Mar 29, 2018

Show notes

The Mississippi runs dark beneath the humid summer air, carrying whispers the Kindred pretend not to hear. In The River’s Quiet Mouth, the coterie’s circle begins to widen—old debts and new faces ripple through the Twin Cities as unseen powers test the edges of their world. A quiet conversation by the river may decide the fate of those who remain.

Set in the summer of 2011, Dread continues to peel back the fragile calm that blankets Minneapolis–St. Paul, revealing the secrets that fester beneath the surface of Kindred society.

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 1: The Weight of What’s Left Mar 28, 2018

Show notes

The hot, heavy air of a Minnesota summer presses in as old faces wake to new horrors. One message. One disappearance. One city that refuses to rest. The Weight of What’s Left opens the Dread arc with the coterie reeling from loss and uncertainty—trying to understand what’s gone wrong before the night swallows them whole.

Set in the Twin Cities of 2011, this chapter rekindles the uneasy partnership between Kaetao and William, drawing them back into the web of Kindred secrets they thought they’d escaped.

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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The Brian Book Club - H.P. Lovecraft's "Necrinomicon" Mar 24, 2018

Show notes

Today we have a special guest host Josh Heath from High Level Games and Werewolf: the Podcast joining us to talk about H.P. Lovecraft's short story collection Necromonicon.

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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The Brian Diaries - Our Two Year Birthday! Mar 19, 2018

Show notes

It's our birthday!

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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The Brian Book Club - Alan Moore's "From Hell" Mar 17, 2018

Show notes

Join us as I go over Alan Moore's 1989 comic "From Hell". I go over the graphic novel and how it may inspire you in storytelling and playing 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.

🗨️ 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 9: Salt, Smoke, and Secrets Mar 17, 2018

Show notes

Plans form over coffee and a clattering conscience. Norma shares a hard truth that reshapes the freehold’s map of trust, Katrina carries it to Raymond’s door, and a quiet dinner becomes a crossroads. As invitations go out to Isabel and Frank, a promise in a sickroom tightens, and a confession on a beachside porch draws a new line between caution and conviction. The question isn’t whether to act—it’s what the cost of action will be.

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.

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Changeling: the Lost "Vanity" Chapter 8: What We Owe Each Other Mar 17, 2018

Show notes

Morning brings reckoning. As Charlie’s detox begins in earnest, Raymond keeps vigil and confronts what a promise truly costs. Katrina meets Norma behind a locked library door, where coffee turns into quiet strategy and hard truths about the freehold surface. Isabel leaves a dream that lingers like perfume, while Frank rides shotgun with Emmanuel on a late-night errand that hints at threats beyond club lights and city streets. Bonds tighten, lines sharpen, and everyone learns the difference between kindness and caretaking.

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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Changeling: the Lost "Vanity" Chapter 7: The Ocean Between Mar 16, 2018

Show notes

Night falls across Fort Lauderdale, but none of the motley sleep easily. Katrina finds herself haunted by questions and reaches out for guidance. Isabel dances to forget, pulling a stranger close as the club’s lights blur and the world turns soft and fleeting. Frank is pulled into a late-night drive with Emmanuel—a favor wrapped in secrecy—and Raymond brings Charlie home to begin something that feels halfway between redemption and penance. On a quiet porch, under the sound of the surf, a promise is made that the Wyrd itself will remember.

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

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

The Brian Book Club - Dan Simmons's "Carrion Comfort" Mar 10, 2018

Show notes

Join us as I go over Dan Simmons's 1990 novel "Carrion Comfort". I go over the novel and how it may inspire you in storytelling and playing 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.

🗨️ 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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Vampire: The Masquerade - "Juarez on Fire" The Final Epilogue: Ash, Oaths, and the Road North Mar 07, 2018

Show notes

Under a desert moon, the Pale Riders are called to one final gathering. What begins as a ritual of blood and devotion soon becomes something far deeper—a reckoning of faith, purpose, and the lingering ghosts of who they once were. In the fires of rebirth, each Rider faces their own reflection and emerges changed, bound by oath and fate to the Sword of Caine’s next crusade.

As the smoke clears, a new mission is set before them—one that leads away from the sands of Mexico and toward the frozen streets of the Twin Cities. The past is ash. The path ahead burns bright.

About the Chronicle

Vampire: The Masquerade – Juarez on Fire is a Sabbat chronicle set in 1942, at the edge of civilization where Texas meets Mexico and faith burns as hot as the desert sun.

The story follows the Pale Riders, a newly formed Sabbat pack born from a mass Embrace and molded by pain, blood, and ritual. Each member — a soldier, zealot, matriarch, capitalist, and rebel — struggles to understand what it means to serve Cain while battling the fading remnants of their humanity.

The campaign delves into the early rise of Sabbat influence in the Americas, examining loyalty through suffering, faith corrupted by blood, and the monstrous freedom found in damnation.

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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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