The Stories and Novels By Derek Ward
In Chapter 119, Mateo continues the Golden Ritual, and Xipe Totec is summoned. The god tempts Mateo before the Zombie Strike leader reveals Jess’s role in the Ritual.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
I’m not the biggest fan of Slayer, but they were part of the big four of thrash metal in the 80’s. With guitarist Jeff Hanneman passing away, I think it’s only fitting this week’s Metal Tuesday should be Slayer. I give you, “New Faith.”
The lyrics are on the Youtube post.
In Chapter 118, Mateo and Giant have their final showdown as Zombie Strike attacks the Truth to take over the site of the Golden Ritual. The battle concludes and Mateo fulfills his role in the prophecy.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
Me: We need to get a 3D printer!
Brother: Why?
Me: So I can print my own handgun!
Brother (resigned tone): I thought that’s where this was going.
The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed – where the government refuses to stand for reelection and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake a free people get to make only once.
Judge Alex Kozinski, dissenting, Silveira v. Lockyer, denial to re-hear en banc, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2003.
This is a much better stating of one of the reasons I give why I own guns.
In Chapter 117, the Truth lays out the site for the Golden Ritual. Mateo tries to comfort Jess about her role in the upcoming events. Then, Mateo confronts Giant.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.
“Don’t lick the paper plates or you’ll ruin the science.”
My nephew’s scouting den went over the scientific method and did an experiment testing the fluidity of ketchup, tartar sauce, and honey.
At least this was better than when they did astronomy. I almost popped a brain vessel as they explained celestial bodies and mechanics.
In Chapter 116, Zombie Strike and the Truth battle the Little Death. Stahl and Billy show surprising abilities during the battle.
Narrator: Kenn Blanchard
Story: Derek Ward
This episode was originally broadcast on the Urban Shooter podcast.