Nocturnal News: New Arc, Interactive Poll & Jeffrey Update
The Epoch Begins NOW: Interactive Fiction, Cosmic Horror, and Jeffrey's Back!
Welcome back, Night Owls.
This week, Nocturnal Narrator plunged into this new era with the release of Epoch of Erasure: The Stain of Envy. Consider this next chapter in our dark speculative fiction saga the crucible—one of many.
At the story's end, a choice awaits—an interactive poll that places the narrative's very trajectory, and the fate of those caught within it, directly into your trembling hands. Consult what remains of your moral compass. The path ahead twists through sci-fi horror and cosmic mystery, into the heart of dark, dark fiction.
Oh, and Jeffrey the Void Demon joined us with some questions for humanity in Jeffrey Asks Humans.
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This Nocturnal Newsletter Contains: Jump Scares
The Epoch Begins: The first arc, End of the World Influencer, closed with Adam embracing the 'Epoch of Erasure.' If you missed the finale, catch up before diving into the consequences. READ HERE
Your Will Be Done (Maybe): The Stain of Envy culminated in a crucial Reader Poll. Your collective decision will fundamentally shape the entire next sequence of events in this series. Choose carefully—the fate of this whole damn timeline rests, somewhat alarmingly, on popular opinion.
Insights(?) from the Void: Everyone's favorite Void Demon, Jeffrey, returned with a new installment of his analysis of humanity: Jeffrey Asks Humans. READ HERE
Narrator's Notes from The Crypt
Watching the poll results form has been... revealing. The weight of choice is pulling towards outcomes I hadn't fully anticipated.
Which is, of course, both thrilling and deeply unsettling.
Uncovering the depths of these characters and the lore's twists alongside you (though I keep a few secrets) is my favorite part of it all. Major turns are planned for this arc... assuming your choices don't divert us into some unforeseen…speedbumps.
A whisper, just for you: Keep watch. Signs are scattered. Not everyone is who, or what, they seem. Truth is a currency—and incredibly easy to counterfeit.
Void Safety Notice (Protocol 8.1 - Choice & Consequence Matrix)
Thank you for making Nocturnal Narrator your choice in trauma provider.
As with every somewhat-toxic relationship, side effects of prolonged exposure to well written, dark, brutal fiction can have severe side effects. Some side effects may include: sudden sympathy for questionable souls, paralyzing indecision, phantom stains resembling rot appearing on your belongings, attracting the notice of beings who detest the democratic process, and the chilling feeling that your preferred path leads directly into a cosmic meat grinder.
Nocturnal Narrator assumes zero liability for reader-induced plot twists resulting in absolute anguish, personal and/or protagonist suffering, or the spontaneous animation of judgmental furniture. Choose wisely... or don't. The mess is the point. (Not applicable where prohibited by local reality edicts or general decency).
The Void awaits your theories, your fears, your decisions.
REASSURE YOUR EXISTENCE: Epoch of Erasure Trajectory Poll
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The way forward is dark, the journey long, but your choices illuminate the path. Descend into The Stain of Envy, cast your vote, and then treat yourself to some comedic relief with Jeffrey's latest questions for humanity.
You’ve earned it, Champ.
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Until the next story is written in blood & shadows,
—Your Narrator 🖤🌙
Really got to get into these. Thank you for reminding me. These are always super fn dope
I wonder if anyone has found the clues in this post...