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S14 Ep8: Welcome Shango Umlaut!

Join us tonight while an exclusive, private discussion between Miranda and Mr. Darling takes place! It seems a bit of Hellish mail has arrived bearing the most demonic news! A new member of The Midnight Library staff is arriving. Immediately! Are you ready?Special thank you to Mr ...  Show more

S14 Ep7: The Capuchin Catacombs and The Blinking Child

Let us visit the long dead. Let us travel beneath the bustling streets where they dwell. We believe the 16th-century Capuchin Monks had the right idea! Don't bury your dead and forget them. Place them in tunnels and dress them up in their best duds, then invite everyone to visit ...  Show more

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