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As listeners navigate the chilling landscape Hastings creates, they are reminded of the timeless struggle between hope and despair, making it a poignant reflection for today's world. The story's enduring relevance lies in its examination of societal challenges and the quest for light amidst the shadows, ensuring it resonates with audiences now more than ever.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73677159</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73677159/city_of_endless_night_milo_hastings.mp3" length="278927857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gertrude Atherton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"City of Endless Night" by Milo Hastings invites listeners into a haunting exploration of a dystopian future where darkness reigns and humanity grapples with its deepest fears and desires. 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