Chapter Thirty-Two: Dance of Death

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**Chapter Thirty-Two: Dance of Death** is the eleventh episode of Season 3 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the thirty-second overall. The episode serves as the sixth episode of The Origins Arc. The episode aired on October 3, 2023.

## Synopsis

**THE CAST PERFORM MUSICAL NUMBERS FROM IN THE HEIGHTS MUSICAL** — Angel0 begins forming their final plan alongside a new ally in addition to Gordon. The Group set out to put an end to this.

## Press Release

**CROSSOVER OF THE CENTURY** — *Tales From The Darkside* is proud to release a cross over with the film series, *Friends in High School.*

Friends in High School is a similar series to Tales From The Darkside. Both are science fiction comedy-drama dark fantasy films. Tales From The Darkside focuses more on the comedy-drama while Friends in High School focuses more on the supernatural horror. Both series are also written and directed by the same author, Bryan Martinez Rodarte.

A film and an episode based on the cross over, with the episode being in *Tales From The Darkside,* and the film takes place in *Friends in High School,* so you will have two different perspectives and a lot of lore to dissect. The film, *Friends in High School: Tales From The Darkside,* and the episode *Chapter Thirty-Two: Dance of Death,* will both premiere back to back on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

## Plot

Angel0 instructs Gordon to start building a rocket. Gordon begins trying to seduce Angel0, talking about how they make it look easy (“Cards”). Angel0 decides to invite a person from Georgia who, according to her, “Can help us. He’s already murdered several of his friends.” James arrives in Nelson, and meets with Angel0 and Gordon. James questions Angel0, “Why go to the God Box? You have all our unlimited power right here?” Angel0 then explains, “You see James. Even with all this power, I still need everything perfect. Gordon here wants power. I can’t just give it to him. However, you get some, however.” James receives powers, and Angel0 continues. “The God Box can give power, yes. But it can also destroy worlds. Once it’s opened, all hell breaks loose here on Earth. Who can stop us, that Katie girl who I showed her origins to?” The Group remeet at Bryson’s house, which is where most members find out about Bryson being alive (“Breathe”). They all draw up plans on how to find Angel0 when suddenly, they hear a knock at the door. Angela appears, normal, and asks what they’re doing. It’s revealed that Angel0 split into Angela and Kathy at the latter’s will, which Kathy says she learned from lessons with the God Box (“No Me Diga”). The school’s Homecoming dance arrives, and Bryson invites Katie, and Katie tells him, “This could be your chance to reveal to everyone you’re not dead.” Bryson agrees. At the dance, Bryson sneaks around quietly, and eventually, on the dance floor, he reveals himself, and dances with everyone else (“The Club”). The day after the dance, Kathy takes Angela, and once again rejoins with her to reform Angel0. “You had your fun at the dance, now it’s my turn,” Kathy states. Katie tries to strengthen her powers, but Bryson tells her to not overstress herself. When she doesn’t listen, Bryson grabs her, and reiterates, “Don’t stress yourself out, babe. Patience and hope. Paciencia y fe” (“Hundreds of Stories”). Gordon tries to flirt with Angel0 again, but Angel0 once again rejects him (“Champagne”). Gordon shows them the completed rocket, which they are excited about. James comes out, and sees the rocket as well. The Group learns of the rocket’s location, and speeds off to rescue Angela and defer the rocket. Everyone is worried, but Bryson brings everyone’s hopes up, saying, “Guys, I survived an attempted murder with them. I think we’ll be fine” (“Finale”).”

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the British rock band, Iron Maiden’s 2003 album of the same name.
* The episode is the first episode to cross over with another series, in this case with another of Bryan Martinez Rodarte’s works, Friends in High School.