In the city of New Candler, magic is scarce by design. A tech mogul wants to keep it that way. And a magic user wants freedom. Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. | VALENCE is an Audio Verse Award-winning serialized fiction podcast meant for adult audiences. See our website for transcripts and content warnings for each episode.
VALENCE
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In the city of New Candler, magic is scarce by design. A tech mogul wants to keep it that way. And a magic user wants freedom. Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. | VALENCE is an Audio Verse Award-winning serialized fiction podcast meant for adult audiences. See our website for transcripts and content warnings for each episode.
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