Prologue: A Quiet Desert Community

Every love story has two perspectives. Cecil has told his in great detail. But when Carlos first arrived in the small town of Night Vale he had no intention of falling in love. In fact, he had no intention of staying at all.

In 2012, a stranger visited Carlos' university office offering a fully funded year of research. It was a gift no scientist could ever refuse. But 12 months is a long time to be in the middle of nowhere, especially when everyone seems to be trying to kill you. Well, everyone except the radio host.