Fear the Boot, Actual Play

A first run for a new crew.

In this issue… Young & Holt are in the final showdown with Samuel Reddington and his associates in All Seasons Valley. I’m sure, no matter the outcome, it’s not going to be pleasant. So, let’s just dive right in and see where they’re at… Music from this issueHalf Deaf Clatch – “Something Sinister”Eagle Stone Collective – “Buffalo”Eagle … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/669" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 58 “The Showdown: Part 2”</span></a>

Everybody knows the phrase, ‘the things that go bump in the night.’ And for our trio, there’s going to be more than a few of these things seeking them out ton this cold December night. And because trouble finds them like flies to a fresh cow pie, there’s likely going to be a lot of … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/663" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 19 “Bump In The Night”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt have found Samuel Reddington and his associates and are about to take action against the New Scientist before he can accomplish… whatever it is he’s trying to do. Porter is hot for revenge, but will it cloud his judgment? I have a feeling we are about to find out. … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/660" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 57 “The Showdown”</span></a>

Speakeasys in 1933 Chicago are a dying breed. In a few weeks, they won’t have to hide their dirty secrets and bathtub gin anymore. Well, the gin at least. As far as the secrets go, they’ll still be hidden and they’ll still be as dirty as the trash in a back alley after a two … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/658" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 18 “The Dance”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt along with Professor Zig Waller, a Native and a small posse of guns continue to make their way into the Rockies in search of the hard to find All Seasons Valley. Once there, they plan the final showdown with Reddington. But getting there might be a right bit tougher … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/655" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 56 “Rattled Nerves & Whispered Voices”</span></a>

Life can be a lot like a carnival ride – kind of entertaining, but most of the time you just go in circles. Of course, a lot depends on which ride you choose. A ferris wheel is nice, an even balance of highs and lows, with some nice views in between. And if you’re lucky … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/653" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 17 “Rollercoaster”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt gather together everything and everyone they need to before heading out to stop Reddington. But before they do that, they need to find All Seasons Valley. A task, not easily done. But one that needs to be done quickly. We’re burning daylight, so we’d best get on with where … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/650" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 55 “The Guide”</span></a>

If there’s one thing you need to know about the alleyways in Chicago, is that there’s a lot of twists and turns. If there’s two things you need to know about the alleyways in Chicago, is that you don’t walk through them unless you’re looking for trouble. And the third thing – it’s the secrets … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/648" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 16 “Two Sides”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt make arrangements for a guide to take them to all Seasons Valley to stop Samuel Reddington. But they also need to visit a man of letters – Professor Zig Waller – who might be able to offer a bit more insight as to what they’re about to face. The … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/645" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 54: “The Professor”</span></a>

Looks like our crew has got themselves caught up in something. Whether it’s related to their case, or part of something bigger, or hell, maybe a bit of both, remains to be seen. One thing we do know for sure, is that Grace Gunn is down for the count, and that’s got her three friends … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/641" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 15 “Pulling An Irving”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt are fleeing the carnage they caused at the storage barn used by Reddington. They’re now about to take things a step further as they move to stop the scientist’s plans. Their pieces are falling into place, so time to see where they’re at… But before we get to the … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/637" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 53</span></a>

The saying goes, ‘Seeing is Believing.’ For folks scraping by in Chicago in 1933 if they can’t hold it in their hands, it’s phonus balonus and a waste of their time. But for Grace Gunn, our Shamus and her three compadres they might start seeing things with their peepers they don’t want to believe. Music … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/635" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 14 “Seeing is…”</span></a>

In this issue… Young & Holt are upping the ante against Reddington and his plans in Denver, taking a keen interest in a barn outside of town. With Joshua set up to cover, Porter is about to make a leap into the dark. So, if he can see, we should find out where’s he’s at… … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/632" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 52</span></a>

The end of it all.

Into Aurora and toward the end.

Ambushes, deceit, and the declining value of certain lives.

The group splits up to the places where their stories will end.

There’s few things worse than when you’re putting a puzzle together and can’t find all the pieces. It’s like the devil decided to look at all the hard work you put in on that 1000 piece job and then goes and takes pieces 750 and 825 and stuff them deep in the couch cushions, never … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/615" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 13 – “Pieces”</span></a>

Diplomacy and revenge both come from familiar sources.

In this issue… With both Joshua and Porter recovering from their personal conversations, it’s time to get down to the business of dealing with Samuel Reddington. And our heroes decide not to waste any time. And with that in mind, neither will we, so… time to see where they’re at… Music from this issueHalf Deaf … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/606" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 51</span></a>

There’s a lot of strange things in this world. For some folks, they like to say it’s magic, because they don’t understand it. Funny thing is, some of the time – they’re more right than they’d probably want to be. And for Irving Holt and Miles Pike, they’re about to find out that some magic … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/595" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 12 – “A Thousand Words”</span></a>

The human toll of revenge.

In this issue… While Joshua is busy dealing with an unexpected dinner guest, Porter is about to have a little sit down with Jasmine Whately. A Lovely lady who gifted Porter with what can best be described as a magic card. But I have a feeling they’ll be talking about a lot more. Well, the … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/591" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 50</span></a>

Preparing to launch satellites and take a pound of flesh.

I’m sure you’ve heard about this guy. Went by the name Thomas. Tommy was one of those mooks that you could tell a fishing story to, but if the trout wasn’t in your hands, he wasn’t gonna believe a word you said. And right now, Irving Holt running up against his own Tommy – but … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/583" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 11 – “Seeing is…”</span></a>

In this issue… Young and Holt decide to sit down, get a hot meal and make plans to deal with Reddington in Denver. But Joshua is about to have an unexpected guest for dessert. Well, dinner is about to be served, so let’s see where they’re at… Music from this issueHalf Deaf Clatch – “Something … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/579" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 49</span></a>

Reaping the harvest that Dragon has sown.

Nothing’s ever simple. And in Chicago in 1933, where the shadows grow nearly as long as the bread lines, everything is seven shades of complicated. And for Grace Gunn and Miles Pike, the paths they’re on are about to hit more twists and turns than the Monaco Grand Prix. But in a world where you … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/572" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 10 – “Shades of Gray”</span></a>

As some of the party try to make contact with the major forces at play, the rest go to check on Lee.

In this issue… Young and Holt are about to get themselves set up in Denver as they begin their hunt for Reddington. But first, it’s time to make some discreet connections, and maybe get some tobacco and chocolate. Well, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so we’d best see where they’re at… Music … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/565" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 48</span></a>

You know that feeling when you go to the circus and watch the tightrope walker? That feeling in the pit of your stomach that one slip and the dangerous balancing act is over. Down she goes. Show over. You want her to make it across but each step’s an agony like learning the dame or … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/561" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 9 – “Tightrope”</span></a>

The party returns to Hermann to hunt a dragon.

In this issue… Young and Holt and the rest of the passengers are finally back on the train and on their way to Denver. But before they get into town, it’s time to have a few more words and say some goodbyes. Well, they’ll soon be pulling into the station, so we’d best see where … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/553" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 47</span></a>

Tonight we’re gonna talk about some F-words. No, not the kind that would cause your mother to replace your corn flakes with soap flakes. Tonight, Irving Holt deals with his film, Grace Gunn her family, and for Bam Bam – it’s his fight. That doesn’t make things any less foul. But when your foes front, … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/551" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 8</span></a>

The prodigal daughter is brought home to her mother.

Max, Daisy, and a day in paradise.

In this issue, Young and Holt go back in time for a spell, and give you a bit of a peek behind the curtain as to how they escaped the dust up in Deadwood. Speaking of a peek behind the curtain, your Intrepid Marshal has asked that the opening discussion about Adventure Cards be included … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/541" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 46</span></a>

Every once in a while you see something you don’t want to see. Hear something you don’t want to hear. Something you can’t get out of that picture palace in your mind. There’s a showing every 10 minutes, and ushers are making sure you stay in your seat. And for Miles Pike and Irving Holt, … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/539" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 7</span></a>

In this issue… Young and Holt and John Barnes as well as a number of other passengers find themselves about to run from a whole town full of Beelzebugs and Ashmen. It’s time to catch a train, and this is one ride, none of them want to miss. Well, we’d best run along with this … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/535" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 45</span></a>

Trust. It’s hard to find these days. And the path to find someone you can trust is like looking for a piece of hay in a needle stack. You might find it, but it’s gonna hurt along the way. The good doctor, Miles Pike doesn’t know who he can trust in Capone’s Outfit. Irving Holt … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/533" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 6</span></a>

I’m your narrator, Ernest Wick, intrepid reporter for the Tombstone Epitaph. In this issue… Young and Holt and John Barnes find themselves in a bit of a dust up in the saloon of a small town in the middle of the night somewhere along the tracks on their way to Denver. This would be acceptable … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/528" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 44</span></a>

Everybody loves making the easy choices. Cake or a dirt sandwich. A night at the Ritz or a week at Chateau de Hooverville. But when it comes to the tough choices, that’s where the butter really meets the bread. And for Tommy Bam Bam Prue, Miles Pike and Irving Holt, they gotta make a tough … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/525" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 5</span></a>

In this issue… Young and Holt and John Barnes find themselves in the midst of a bit of strangeness while investigating a strange glow in a small town. They’ve come upon an individual who appears burnt to a crisp, yet his eyes just flicked open. I’m sure everything will be just fine. Just like I’m … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/521" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 43</span></a>

Time we round out this crew. Next up is Miles Pike. He’s a cat who makes it his business to cure your ills, but don’t pay any attention to his vices. This back alley doc spends part of his free time playing sax pick up gigs in dance halls and speakeasys and the rest of … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/519" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 4</span></a>

In this issue… in the middle of the night, the train to Denver Young & Holt found themselves on, had stopped just outside a small town. Something was amiss and our heroes, along with a Mister John Barnes were sent to investigate. Nobody was found at the train station, except for a pair of boots … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/515" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 42</span></a>

Meet Bam Bam Every crew needs their bruiser, and with these four, that’d be Tommy “Bam Bam” Prue. Some might want to call him Bam Bam because of his time in the boxing ring. It usually was the last thing the poor schmucks facing him ever heard. But sometimes I wonder if he got the … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/512" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 3</span></a>

Max’s side of the story, and the adventures of Gillingsley.

Meet Grace Gunn I told you I’d be back, and you’re soon gonna learn, I don’t lie. Name’s E.I. Wick and it’s time to keep this story moving. Even in these hard times, some folks don’t like the taste of the silver spoon in their mouth and need to make it on their own. The … <a href="http://ap.feartheboot.com/index.php/archives/505" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gunn for Hire – Episode 2</span></a>

The party divided across the state.