The Tape is back! This time around StephAD has contributed two great stories, the first kicking off the collection with an exhilarating magical duel. Hikaro has submitted an intense apocalyptic tale and talks Brave New World and superheroes in the Mixed Tape Interview. Trismegistus Shandy and Jenny North offer intriguing glimpses into ordinary lives changed by super science and spirits. So what are you waiting for? Hit play on this fantastical new collection for thrills, spills, and maybe... even some feels.

The Flash - Fastest Woman Alive!

Author’s Note: I’m trying to pick up the thread of this story after a long hiatus and write a sort of epilogue to it so it wasn’t just left hanging. Please do comment if you spot grammar or spelling mistakes or plot holes so I can fix them. I mention other heroes in this story. Although I do not have them doing much, if their authors wish I shall remove them.

Resuming their original mission- that of finding Prof. Samuel’s missing Time Machine- Alex and company participate in a ghost hunt, where they provide most of the paranormal activity. How much will the Empress allow her fellow ‘poltergeists’ to enjoy the ‘witching hour’? How much will their newest sister, Akane, influence the mission? Later, Alex and Jack attend Prof. Samuels’ theoretical science lecture masquerading as her keynote speakers.

They put one last pan of cookies in the oven, and Nora concentrated for a few moments on the way she wanted them to look, feel and taste before pulling them out again. “All ready,” she announced after taking a bite of a snickerdoodle. “Let’s go.”

This is it folks. My final chapter which I wrote for Badasses Of the Multiverse. And I hope it has been as fun a ride for you, as it is for me.

This is Part Four of Population Badass.

Will Matthew and Pedro be able to save Pedro's home Earth from Nechla?

And if so, how are they going to get back home to De La Plata Podrido?

Also, find out what happens to everyone else. And see how things finally pan out.

For this is not only the epilogue of Book Six of Badasses Of the Multiverse. This is the end of my part in directly writing for this Anthology of Insanity.

For after this chapter, Whatever Will Be, Will Be...

The minotaur in the petting zoo was an adorable toddler-calf, at least the last time Nora had seen him — not this creature out of nightmares. And at his side, there was something even more terrible, a vast maw full of fangs and slavering tongues with no body attached; it hovered along keeping pace with the minotaur and its prey. “This won’t do,” Nora said.

Here we are. The beginning of the four part climax to this epic Anthology of Insanity, which will be the conclusion of this saga.

Gomez launches his plans of attack. With him lighting the fuse, and all hell breaking loose on the island city of De La Plata Podrido.

Though, what none of the reality travelers counted on, was the population of De La Plata Podrido

For if there was a welcome sign, coming into the De La Plata Podrido, the sign would read, “Population: Badass”.

Revy opens a magical box she should not have, and Jack is now back. With the being an opportunity for old friends to get to talk to each other.

Meanwhile, Annie reconnects with her old friend.

Later on, one of Chang and Lee's worst nightmares walk through the front doors of Daiyu Palace Casino.

The Master of Gambits, and his family, have finally hit the scene.

And while this is going on, those at the Devil's Hotel are about to have a close encounter of the party kind.

Two groups of two individuals have come to De La Plata Podrido for very different reasons. But, both pairs actions will ripple out, and have a profound effect the lives of De La Plata Podrido. Especially, the lives of two women whom each prefer the blades to the pistols.

Also, things are moving along at the Last Resort Diner.

Later, Inara finds out that Jayne has been keeping secrets from everyone. And what she finds out, is surprising, to say the least.

All in Book Six, Volume Two, Chapter Two, “Pirates and Robbers.”

We have reached Chapter ONE HUNDRED of Badasses Of the Multiverse!

Chang, River, and Lee, have called off their hunt for Pedro and Matthew, to returned to the casino in De La Plata Podrido, and resume their lives.

Meanwhile, Hernan and Roberta put their plan in motion to inform Hernan's family of the truth of what is going on.

The final chapter of Book Six, Volume One.

Pedro and Matthew find themselves in a reality they never thought would exist, let alone visit.

For they find themselves in the Laguna Negra reality, in the city of Santo Domingo, of the Dominican Republic.

Now, with Matt and Leigharch, these four men must navigate this strange, yet familiar reality.

And they are not the only ones to come this reality.

With the locals taking notice of these newcomers.

Unfortunately, Pedro, Matthew, and Matt, find themselves in a bind, in the next place they go too.

Though, luckily, they find some help.

But, this help is in the form of a lunatic. A real speed demon, in more ways than one. And the only things crazier than this lunatic, is where the lunatic requests to go, and those they meet, at their next destination.

And this lunatic is clearly gambling that he has, Another Nine Lives.

Several things are happening in De La Plata Podrido.

Melanie introduces some of her friends to one of the more interesting people living in De La Plata Podrido.

Those of the Last Resort Diner are hiring. And who they hire may be as interesting at those that already work at that diner.

And Hernan is still coming to terms with his connection to Roberta.

Meanwhile, Pedro and Matthew accident jump to a reality, place, and time, they should not have. And they have attracted the attention of unsavory, that can follow them across the multiverse.

But, not before they attend one of craziest Mardi Gras parties of their lives.

With Matthew finally have some closure on the life he left on Mars.

Pedro and Matthew are now getting into the groove of jumping from one reality to another.

But, they are about to learn that navigating thought the multiverse is not as easy as they once thought it was.

And they are about to have one interesting day, and one wild night in Caracas, Venezuela.

In addition, they are not the only ones heading to the city, for that day and night. And all of those in question are doing so far various reasons.

With Pedro and Matthew learning a twisted lesson that one cannot run away from fate. No matter how far they go into the multiverse to do so.

And this chapter could be viewed as a prequel of sorts.

Hernan Pena is a kind family man, and auto mechanic, whom has left his troubled past far behind him.

Unfortunately, Hernan is about to learn there is more to his past, and himself, than even he realizes.

“Our sources indicate that many humans whose gender identity does not match their biological sex have denied this in order to avoid shame or social stigma. Is this the reason you assert that you are a guy?”

“No! I’m cool with transgender people. I’m just not one of them. Or I wasn’t until you changed me.”

“We apologize. We thought we understood how to tell male from female humans, but we were mistaken. We must do further research.”

(A little something I'd forgotten in my files)

A police officer knocked on the open door of the judge's office "Your Honor?"

"Yes?"

"Uh, there's a bit of a problem with the Goron case."

"A problem?" He'd just been looking it over and while it was certainly *odd*, he hadn't seen any real problems.

"Yessir. We need you down at the main entrance. Seems there's a legal problem."

"A legal problem, why can't they come up here to discuss it?"

The officer squirmed. "It's kinda hard to explain, but whether or not they can come up here seems to be part of the problem..."

It has been a month and a week since Lee returned to De La Plata Podrido, and things have settle down for Lee.

Chang asks River and Lee for some ideas to help business with his casino. And their ideas are nothing, if not inventive.

Unfortunately, later on, people that Lee knows intend to through a party, which River and Chang intend for Lee to attend.

As one can guess, Lee does not want to attend this party, and hilarity ensues.

And that is only just the beginning.

The revenge continues. Though, River's plan to get Lee out of this mess, comes to fruition. With the Lee realizing the consequences of the plan, and what it means for her future.