Dear Podcast Listener, Welcome to Masquerade! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Did you bring your mask? Your fruit of choice? Great, we brought the flame-throwers. Sincerely, Nikki & Brigid Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: Black characters being undervalued and killed off, abusive family dynamics We want safety for you.  If you need help please consider the resources below and take care.  Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs  https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/  https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/ https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/  United States: https://www.thehotline.org/ “Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)” Canada: https://www.sheltersafe.ca/  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html  UK https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/  https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1  -Credits- Music by Patrick Hornig Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source.  Editing by Brigid Artwork by Nikki - Follow us -  @dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram  Email us at [email protected]