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Strange New Worlds IV

All-new adventures by some of Star Trek‘s most talented fans!

• Various Stardates
• Released May 2001

In the fourth year of its ongoing mission, the Strange New Worlds writing competition has once again sought out exciting new voices and imaginations among Star Trek‘s vast galaxy of fans. After scanning countless submissions for signs of style and originality, the judges are proud to report that the universe of amazing Star Trek writers just keeps expanding.

Strange New Worlds IV features more than a dozen never-before-published stories spanning the twenty-third and twenty-fourth centuries, from the early days of James T. Kirk and his crew to the later generations of Captains Picard, Sisko, and Janeway. These memorable new tales explore and examine the past and future of Star Trek from many different perspectives.

Join Strange New Worlds in its thrilling quest to uncover the most compelling Star Trek Fiction this side of the Galactic Barrier!

Edited by Dean Wesley Smith
With John J. Ordover and Paula M. Block

Star Trek

“A Little More Action”
Someone from the planet Sigma Iotia is after Kirk.
Written by T.G. Theodore

“Prodigal Father”
David Marcus has a revelation about his father.
Written by Robert J. Mendenhall

“Missed”
Uhura discovers a stray tribble that didn’t make it to the Klingon vessel.
Written by Pat Detmer

“Tears for Eternity”
Tetusa, the honored last, waits to meet with Spock.
Written by Lynda Martinez Foley

“Countdown”
The thoughts of the Enterprise as it explodes above the Genesis Planet.
Written by Mary Sweeney

“First Star I See Tonight”
Kirk returns to Earth to visit his dying mother.
Written by Victoria Grant

“Scotty’s Song”
Scotty’s unique abilities help George and Gracie.
Written by Michael J. Jasper

“The Name of the Cat” (First Prize)
McCoy and Lieutenant Mears crash their shuttle on a trip exploring Mars.
Written by Steven Scott Ripley

Star Trek: The Next Generation

“Flight 19”
An archaeology team makes an amazing discovery.
Written by Alan James Garbers

“The Promise”
Kamin makes a promise to his sick daughter.
Written by Shane Zeranski

“Flash Point”
A seven-year-old Ro Laren is witness to horror during the occupation.
Written by E. Catherine Tobler

“Prodigal Son”
The being from “The Child” returns.
Written by Tonya D. Price

“Seeing Forever”
Lieutenant Hawk visits his father before shipping out on the Enterprise-E.
Written by Jeff Suess

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

“Captain Proton and the Orb of Bajor”
The transcription of a radio show that guarantees certain doom for our hero!
Written by Jonathan Bridge

“Isolation Ward 4” (Third Prize)
The journal of Dr. James Wykoff, who has an unusual new patient named Benny Russell.
Written by Kevin G. Summers

Star Trek: Voyager

“Iridium-7-Tetrahydroxate Crystals Are a Girl’s Best Friend”
Q harasses an impatient Borg Queen.
Written by Bill Stuart

“Uninvited Admirals”
Owen Paris and Gretchen Janeway deal with the unknown concerning their loved ones.
Written by Penny A. Proctor

“Return”
Trevis and Flotter realize Naomi is growing up.
Written by Chuck Anderson

“Black Hats”
Harry alters the Chaotica program, with unintended consequences.
Written by William Leisner

“Personal Log”
A sequel to the episode “Living Witness.”
Written by Kevin Killiany

“Welcome Home”
Janeway falls asleep in the Delta Quadrant and wakes up next to Mark on Earth.
Written by Diana Kornfeld

“Shadows, in the Dark” (Second Prize)
Chakotay is badly hurt and Voyager can’t rescue him.
Written by Ilsa J. Bick