Part II: 12 | Smoke and Sails

26 | Into the Lake

As a storm rages, our heroes descend into Shark Lake. Farewell and adieu. This is the end. Show notes: * Script: Read along [https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/05/TMR-26.-Into-the-Lake.pdf]! * Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub [http://wbur.org/midnightclub]. * Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey [http://wbur.org/midnightsurvey]. (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)

25 | Refuse

Joule rejects the deal, keeps the pocket watch, and makes for the machine. What happens next? We’ll be honest with you. Things fall apart. Show notes: * Script: Read along [https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/06/TMR-25.-Refuse.pdf]! * Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey [http://wbur.org/midnightsurvey]. (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)

24 | Across the City

Sure, you chose to go after Nico. That doesn’t mean everyone has to agree. An argument splits the group, and the mission gets complicated in Sky Island’s carnival of delights. Squawk. Show notes: * Script: Read along [https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/05/TMR-24.-Across-the-City.pdf]! * Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey [http://wbur.org/midnightsurvey]. (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)

23 | Accept

Joule trades her ride home to save her mom and friends. That might spell doom for the planet’s future, but you’ve got plenty of time to figure that out. It’s the future. Show notes: * Script: Read along [https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/05/TMR-23.-Accept.pdf]! * Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub [http://wbur.org/midnightclub]. * Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey [http://wbur.org/midnightsurvey]. (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)

22 | Bright Tower

With no idea how to find Nico, Joule sticks to the plan to save her mom. The funny thing about family reunions? They’re never as normal as you want them to be. Show notes: * Script: Read along [https://media.wbur.org/wp/2026/05/TMR-22.-Bright-Tower.pdf]! * Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey [http://wbur.org/midnightsurvey]. (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)