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Chapter 10 was written and read by ApocD.

 

 Puddle Driver: Chapter 10 [8:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Streis saw the hesitation on Imaoka’s face and knew he had little time to act. “Look, Imaoka, I understand why you don’t want to tell me anything. I’m familiar enough with Pana-Wave to know the whole group is built on secrecy. I can also understand why you wouldn’t trust me; I make my living off of revealing secrets. So, here’s what I’ll do. I’ll tell you everything that’s happened to me and everything I know about what’s happening, and if you still don’t trust me, I’ll get in the jumpship and take off. Afterward, though, if you want to talk, I’d really like to know what you know. How’s that sound?”

Imaoka nodded.

In Chapter 9, Streis and Imaoka hit the network.

Written and read by ApocD

 

 Puddle Driver: Chapter 9 [9:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Streis’ conditioning told him to go for the jumpship. Will Gibbs’ headhunters didn’t survive by helping people and doing the right thing; they survived by removing themselves from danger no matter the consequences. The jumpship had only room for one person, but breathing alone in the jumpship would beat dying in the vacuum of space with a man he’d just met.

Chapter 8 was written and read by ApocD.

 

 Puddle Driver: Chapter 8 [5:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Streis held his breath. He had tried controlling his breathing, but the silent cargo hold revealed even the slightest sounds and he needed more time; he had to decide what to do. The other person in the cargo hold?Streis had decided the footsteps were those of a human after hearing the feet shuffle near the dead creature?had stopped moving. He could hear faint breaths but couldn’t tell if he was dealing with a male or female.

Written and read by ApocD

In this chapter, something is revealed. How’s that for disclosure? Thanks for listening!

 

 Puddle Driver: Chapter 7 [8:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The soft light from the jumpship revealed only a faint outline of the thing on the floor. Streis didn’t like what he saw; it had a shape that Streis had never before seen. It was impossible to tell in the dark, but he didn’t think it was human.

Chapter 6 was written and read by ApocD.

 

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I’ve finished the Brace for Impact edit and am waiting for my proof copy to approve before it’s available for sale. So, I should have more time for Puddle Driver and I plan to post new chapters regularly from now on until the story ends. Thanks for your patience.

Streis pressed his faced against one of the jumpship’s portholes and watched the stars disappear as the large ship swallowed his tiny craft.  He knew he couldn’t have gotten away; evasive maneuvers were unrealistic in a ship with just enough fuel to put him into lunar orbit.  When the jumpship shook, Streis assumed metallic locks had gripped his craft.  Through the portholes, he saw only darkness.

I just thought I’d put up a post to let you know what’s happening with the podcast.  I’ve finished editing Brace for Impact and the print edition should be ready soon.  The wife’s working on a cover and after that I’ll have to wait for my proof copy to arrive before it’s officially available.  I’m planning to get back into Puddle Driver early next week, so a new episode should be available within a week.  Thanks.