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Call of Cthulhu: Nightmares (Part 2 of 2)

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Show Notes

Professor Angell is dead, but the story of Cthulhu is just beginning. As it turns out, Angell had an heir, and as the young man is sifting through his late uncle's possessions, he's about to find something that will change his world forever. Meanwhile, Captain Johansen returned to Sydney. The last we saw him, he was captain of a ship with seven friends. He'll return a sole survivor, forever changed by the horrors he witnessed. Today's episode was adapted from "The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft. Find the original in its entirety at https://fictional.fm --- Hello Fresh is amazing. We actually just re-upped for the classic plan. It is the perfect delivery box service. You can get $30 off your first week by going to hellofresh.com and using the code FICTIONAL30 at checkout. Our Casper is, hands down, the best mattress we've ever owned. We even bought our son one when he moved into a big kid bed. We love it, and you'll love it to. Go to http://www.casper.com/fictional and use the code FICTIONAL at checkout to get $50 off your first purchase. --- Music: "Books" by Jahzzar "Drop Everything" by Jahzzar "Lullaby" by Jahzzar "Cavern" by Jahzzar "Murmuration of Birds" by Jahzzar "Owls" by Jahzzar "Maresia" by Jahzzar "Somnolence" by Kai Engel "Delirium" by Kai Engel "Oneiri" by Kai Engel "Crying Earth" by Kai Engel

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