The Final Frontier
By Mary Beth Sanford
(Expanded Version of my original: To Boldly Go):

Synopsis: The most dangerous jobs in space could only be done by men, brave men. Some would say the bravest of men. No one knowing what these men have gone through would deny them that praise. Most would shudder thinking about their sacrifice because for those men to do what they do they must first give up being men.

Key Players:

Chapter Description: Chapter Nineteen: Everyone has a breaking point, and this has been a long, hard war for Padme and her friends. When Padme finally reaching her breaking point in a way she would not expect, there may be possible tragic consequences.

Meanwhile, Loki deals with an internal political problems within the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Problems which will needs Loki's immediate attention. The problems will require the finesse of a trickster, and the skills of a leader. Fortunately, Loki has plenty of experience when is comes to both of these abilities.

“I know you’re a guidance counselor…but this isn’t exactly a ‘where do I see myself in the future and what school do I want to go with’ type of question.”
“Well, David, my position of a school counselor is to assist students in where they want to go, as you say, in the future, but it’s also a part of my job to make sure everything is okay with you here in the present.”

Chapter Description: Chapter Eighteen: While pleasant events take place on Coruscant, the stage is set for a meeting between Thor and Loki. Thor will learn truths from Loki which may shake Thor to her very core.

Walter had built the perfect life for himself. A loving wife and a daughter he could be proud of.
Fulfillment in a job he was good at. Nothing to worry about.
But the world around him is dominated by all-powerful rules and things can go sideways fast.
For Walter, it might mean a new life. One where he has to fight for what he had and for what he doesn't want to become.

Author's note: This is the first story in my "undesirable classes" universe. While RPG like rules apply the world itself mirrors our own in technological advancement.

The Good Samaritan

Chapter 1: Should Always Know Better

What an absolutely wonderful day. It started when I woke up and remembered that I had no groceries
in my little apartment. All that was left from the last run to the store was a few slices of stale
bread and a half cup of milk that was on the verge of going sour. Well, except for the mystery
item in the freezer. That frozen green fuzzy mystery was not going to be touched.

Chapter Description: Chapter Sixteen: There is a mystery within the Senate Building. Those working within the building. Technicians, security officials, and even politicians, have began to become sick. And no one knows why. To keep this situation quiet, and in house, Chancellor Palpatine calls on Thor to investigate what is going. But, the clues may lead Thor down a dark path with potentially tragic consequences.

In a world where magic is dispensed to everyone on their eighteenth birthday people look forward to the day they stand beneath the Cauldron that gives out magic. That is everyone but Jaden as he’s not like everyone else. What will happen when he is called?

The Cauldron

Chapter Description: Chapter Fifteen: Thor is called to fix a mess that was caused by one of her greatest failures. Now she will be must face her sins, where she will be forced to cross lines she never thought she would ever be capable of doing. For what dark designs await Thor when she returns to Balmorra?

Chapter Description: Chapter Fourteen: Padme returns to the Senate to meet with her small cabal. But then, she is faced with a foe whom may wreck all her plans in a way she has not anticipated.

Bikini Beach; The Russian Connection part 1.
By Cheryl L

Many thanks go to Elrod for his help in this story. He helped me to develop the story. In ways I would not have thought of. Also thanks to Ibi who worked tirelessly and patiently as editor, proof-reader and sounding board.
I’ve added a post that will explain/decipher some British and American cultural differences.

Mark Patterson has had a terrible time with nightmares all his life. On his thirtieth birthday he received a cold case that alters his life forever.

Charles was meeting with the president, vice president and sergeant of arms of the MC. He was still waiting on information about the person he saw with his son. He knows he has seen him around before, but couldn’t place his finger on where he has seen this man before.

“So, what have found out? You called all of us here.” Jerry Pike hadn’t even had his first beer this morning when he got a call from Charles about knowing where his deceased wife might have hidden the micro SD card of pictures she took.