In New Candler, Liam Alden, a magic user (or “muse,” if you’re not pretentious), is given a choice that could change his life. If he takes it, it won’t just be himself he’s battling. It’ll also be the most successful magic-inhibiting tech giant to date.
VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners, coming January 11th, 2020. You can find more information, including transcripts, at valencepod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more.
Credits:
- Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
- With guitar by Travis Reaves.
- This trailer was edited by Wil Williams,
- With additional sound design by Julia Schifini.
Performances by, in order of appearance:
- Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam’s Inner Voice,
- Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
- Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
- Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
- and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.
Transcript
LIAM’S INNER VOICE
The pros and cons. A list. Weigh them in a list.
Pro: You will be able to finally seek justice for what has been done to you, what has been made of you.
GRACE
Mr. Alden, wouldn’t you be interested in helping take down the people who made you live like this–hiding your name, running away from things, having to do some petty crime just to pay your bills?
LIAM’S INNER VOICE
Con: Unless this is all a trap set up by your father and Reilley, and you are finally ensnared, and they kill you.
MAHIRA
Magic–it’s not a crime, Liam. There are people who want to have us forget that.
LIAM’S INNER VOICE
You know who you are.
REILLEY
Halo, Inc. has been more successful each quarter. We’re setting records. We’re a household name. We know Halos are controversial. Not everyone who needs help wants help.
LIAM
People don’t just help without benefiting themselves in some way.
FLYNN
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.
LIAM
Fuck.