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AP – Better Angels – “Apex City 5: Don’t Bank On It”

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Oct 012014

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The Triple-F once again takes to the streets of Apex City to commit dastardly deeds, fearsome felonies—et cetera, et cetera. In this week’s episode, they attempt to pull their first ever bank heist in order to pay their dues to Dr. Monstrosity, but despite their “careful planning,” unforeseen elements steer the job towards certain disaster. The bank vault isn’t nearly as intruder-friendly as they would have assumed, leaving the insubstantial Howlicide to stumble around in the dark while the rest of the gang makes a scene. In addition, it seems that a state-sponsored superhero has been monitoring the group and targeted the bank as a prime location to interfere with their plans, a hero collaborating with one of the Triple-F’s former allies, Schadenfreude. Can the Fear Force Five defeat the meddling do-gooders, collect the cash, and restore their image as the premier villain squad of Apex City? And what of the lingering promises that some of the Hellbinders have made to their demons, but never fulfilled? Listen in to find out!

AP – Better Angels – “Apex City 4: The Blank Slate”

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Sep 032014

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The dastardly villains of Apex City are back! What will their next caper be? Will they finally confront The Muni Men, the mayor’s new “superhero task force?” Will they pull off another daring robbery or take another beloved city landmark hostage? Will they be forced to face the consequence of their demonic misdeeds when Schadenfreude comes back, seeking revenge?

Nope! It’s actually none of those things.

Turns out, there’s already a group of supervillains operating in town, a national franchise operation that newbie evildoers must either buy into or add to their list of enemies. When Dr. Monstrosity’s robotic butler teleports The Fear Force Five to its master’s floating fortress high above Apex City, our Hellbinder heroes will have to choose whether or not they want to join. Disagreements about the terms of the contract cause demonic tempers to flare, and the Triple-F finds itself in an existential crisis. Can the Hellbinders keep their powers—and their demons—in check before they obliterate each other in a pointless stand-off? Listen to find out!

AP – Better Angels – “Apex City 3: Muni-Metered Justice!”

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Jul 302014

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Tired of being humiliated at the hands of the Fear Force Five, Apex City’s beleaguered mayor creates a new team of municipal superheroes to combat the threat of villainy plaguing his constituents. The members of the Triple-F are nothing if not crafty, however, and they soon devise a plan that will allow them to study their new enemies from a safe distance. Using their newest recruit Schadenfreude as bait, they stage a villainous interruption at a ceremony to commemorate the achievements of Apex City’s senior citizens. But when Schadenfreude makes a hash out of the operation, will the rest of the villains stand idly by as innocents suffer, or will they step in to keep the collateral damage low? Moreover, can they surreptitiously gather some dirt on their enemies without revealing themselves? Listen to find out.

AP – Better Angels – “Apex City 2: A Night At The Museum”

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Jul 092014

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The forces of demonic supervillainy are stirring once again in the fictional metropolis of Apex City! Reveling in their newfound fame, the Fear Force Five recruits a new probationary member for a caper at the Apex City Museum. When an exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts comes to town, the Triple F decides to swoop in during the gala unveiling so that they can make off with the priceless treasures and wreak some havoc among the city’s rich and powerful. But when another self-styled villain comes up with the same idea, they’ll have to duke it out with the newcomer to get away clean. Can they defeat Tutan-coffin, avoid the police and abscond with the riches of the ages? And just who are the members of the Fear Force Five in civilian life? Find out, on this week’s episode of Better Angels!

AP – Better Angels – “Apex City 1: Got Wood?”

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Jun 182014

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The fictional metropolis of Apex City is about to face its greatest threat ever: a group of demonically possessed criminals eager to establish their reputations as formidable masterminds. When these dastardly villains learn that the city is planning to plant a redwood sapling as part of an Earth Day celebration, they decide to steal it and hold it for ransom. But can they make their debut with the requisite flair and menace to capture the city’s imagination, or will their reputations fail to take root? Can they successfully ransom off a tree without getting caught by police or damning themselves to eternal torment in the process? Find out, in this impromptu game of Better Angels!

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