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[startrek-readerslog]

Short Story Dump 1

Let’s try out the short story dump! I will include all the story titles and authors in the tags.

Cabin E-14 by Shane Zeranski: 

Dr. Phlox is deemed the best person to decontaminate the crew quarters of resident time traveler Daniels. 

A light hearted yet interesting Phlox POV! I think it was a little Phlox depth with a loved one he loved and lost along with a little foreshadowing of Tucker’s demise.

8/10

Rounding a Corner Already Turned by Allison Cain:

Porthos and Malcom switch bodies.

I love my Star Trek with shenanigans. There is a silly chase scene, funny moments of both human in dog body and dog in human body. This is my first home run.

10/10

Insantiy by A. Rhea King:

The crew comes in contact with a device that makes them live their worst fear.

A little bland, a little forgettable, but well written. Each of the crews fears was interesting to think about.

6/10

Savior by Julie Hyzy:

The Enterprise runs into a time traveler trying to change the future of his planet, they try to stop him.

Wow I really had to read about Space jesus and what would have happened if we all were Christians huh? This Jew is a little sad about that.

2/10

Have Beagle Will Travel: The Legend of Porthos by Louisa M. Swann:

Porthos is a legendary spy.

I hated this one. It was almost unintelligible. I hated the premise. This is also a professional commission work! Not fanfic!! How was it so bad?

1/10

Earthquake Weather by Louisa M. Swann:

Trip can’t sleep but everyone else sure can.

Given this is the same author as the last one I was apprehensive, but it was benign. A little mystery moment that felt reminiscent of the show.

6.5/10

Hero by  Lorraine Anderson:

Janitor saves the day.

This is certainly one of the shortest stories (4 pages). The idea of a person who doesn’t have any special talents still having a place on the ship makes my heart a little happy.

7/10

Mother Nature's Little Reminders by A. Rhea King:

Tornado on an away mission; Trip has some flashbacks.

Wow making Trip responsible for the death of his grandfather because he loved his dog too much is like...a lot. Cute T’Pol and Trip moment tough.

5/10