Fan Fiction: Multiverse Challenge

Fan Fiction Challenges: MULTIVERSE STORIES

CAPTAIN SCARLET and the MYSTERONS UNOFFICIAL WEBSITE

by Chris Bishop

LATEST UPDATES: November 19, 2011: "Strange Planet", a Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet crossover (sort of) by Math Girl /// November 11, 2011: Christmas Fan Fiction Challenge 2011 Edition launched! See page for information - New story posted for Remembrance Day: "Memento Mori", by Marion Woods /// October 31st, 2011: Halloween Challenge: "Apocalypse, Book Three: Unveiling" and "Book Four: Reckoning", by Chris Bishop - "Seeing is Believing", by Marion Woods /// October 29, 2011: Halloween Challenge: "Apocalypse, Book Two: Homecoming", by Chris Bishop /// October 23, 2011: Halloween Fan Fiction Challenge: "Apocalypse, Book One: Wanderings", by Chris Bishop /// October 19, 2011: Halloween Fan Fiction Challenge: "The Final Mysteron Message", by Caroline Smith - Re-posting of "The Sculptor", by Caroline Smith /// October 11, 2011: Halloween Fan Fiction Challenge: "The Aisle Seat", by Cat 2 /// October 3rd, 2011: HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE FIRST STORIES POSTED: "Torpenhow Hall", by Marion Woods - Reposting of "Trick or Treat", by Marion Woods /// August 8, 2011: "The Futility of Duty", by Cat 2 (NCS) /// July 29, 2011: "The Board of Enquiry Reconvenes", by Keryn. New Fireball XL5 page on SID Database, with new fanfic: "Ancient and Ageless", by Jack Heston /// July 15, 2011: 2011 Halloween Challenge (10th Edition!!!) Now launched! See page to know how to participate!!! /// July 7, 2011: "Epiphanies", by Johcafra /// June 23, 2011: "Wild Justice", by Marion Woods /// May 21, 2011: "This is Cloudbase 2078", by Caroline Smith /// April 14, 2011: "The 2001 Connection", by Mike Adamson now on this website /// March 16, 2011: Tools and Documents: Page divided in categories - many tools and links added /// February 22, 2011: "Second Chance", by Keith Ansell

MULTIVERSE STORIES

(Alternate Universes, Other Dimensions, Future stories, Crossovers...)

To know how to participate to the All-Year Long Multiverse Challenge, CLICK HERE.

To read the crossover stories, CLICK HERE.

Still wondering what is a Multiverse story? See the list bellow, of already available stories of Multiverse stories, which were posted on the site:

STRANGE WORLDS AND ALTERNATE UNIVERSES:

APOCALYPSE, by Chris Bishop. 2108: 40 years after the Mysterons declared war to the people of Earth - and it looks like they're winning. In a now devastated world, Captain Scarlet finds the first clue in years of research, that might lead him to his former comrades in arms. Four parts stories. CONCLUDED. ff 472 HALLOWEEN and MULTIVERSE story.

Book One: Wanderings Posted October 23, 2011

Book Two: Homecoming Posted October 29, 2011

Book Three: Unveiling Posted October 31st 2011

Book Four: Reckoning October 31st 2011
BACK TO BASICS, by Hazel Kohler. How could returning Spectrum to its origins possibly benefit the Mysterons? Spectrum has no idea what the latest threat means, or how the Mysterons could achieve it. Then ground installations start going silent, and agents start disappearing. As the situation goes from bad to worse, only Scarlet, Blue, White and Green remember that Spectrum used to be a lot bigger... Posted November 26, 2002
BRADLEY AND THE ARGONAUTS, by Marion Woods. Captain Grey discovers that mankind has always had to face terrifying odds, when he is confronted by a timeless challenge. HALLOWEEN and Multiverse Challenge story. Posted October 24, 2004
CHAN KWAN, BOUNTY HUNTER, by Ono. Chan Kwan lives in a world full of monsters, but she knows how to handle her own, being a bounty hunter and all. But something strange is going on and people and monsters are turning up dead, all leading back to a bar. Can Chan uncover this strange murder mystery or end up becoming a victim? Re-listed as an HALLOWEEN story. Posted October 23, 2003
CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM, by Tiger Jackson. Captain Scarlet's mistake in deciphering a Mysteron threat has resulted in the deaths of all five Angels. Now Spectrum must carry on - if it can - with the Angels' ill-assorted temporary replacements. Multiverse Challenge. To be continued.

PART 1 - PART 2 - PART 3 - PART 4 Part 4 posted June 25, 2005.

DARK HORIZONS, by Chris Bishop. Set fifteen years in the future... The remaining forces of the officially disbanded Spectrum, find the survivor of a crash in the radioactive ruins of what had been Futura City. But is he friend or foe and could he be their ultimate hope in their now desperate fight against the Mysterons? First Part of Four. Multiverse Challenge and Halloween Challenge - ff #291 - STORY COMPLETED

PART 1 - Posted October 20, 2006

PART 2 - Posted October 25, 2006

PART 3 - Posted October 28, 2006

PART 4 - Posted October 31, 2006

DARK WORLD, by Neil Crossley. Captain Scarlet is taken into an alternative universe where the outcome of his alter ego's encounter with the Mysterons was different, which had terrible repercussions on the War of Nerves. Multiverse Challenge Posted August 25, 2004.
THE DUNGEON OF DRAGONS, by LadyHawke. Trapped in a cave-in, injured and running out of oxygen, Captain Scarlet and a young boy share a story to ease their peril. This is Lady Hawke's eighth Captain Scarlet story. Posted February 14, 2003.
EXTRAPOLATIONS, by Caroline Smith. A Captain Scarlet/X-Men crossover/multiverse. The year is 2068, and Professor Charles Gray’s School for Gifted Children is a haven for mutants, but when a stranger searching his past turns up in their midst they find that they can no longer ignore the world that hates and fears them. Four-part novel. Story concluded! Multiverse Challenge.
PART 1 - PART 2 - PART 3 - PART 4

Posted November 19, 2006
THE FINAL MYSTERON MESSAGE, by Caroline Smith. A possible ending to the War of Nerves. ff 471 HALLOWEEN and MULTIVERSE story. Posted October 19, 2011.
PARALLAX BLUES, by Chris Bishop. The long planned sequel to "Parallax View". An explosion occurs at the Spectrum Research Centre in Valley Forge, which will have unexpected consequences for Captain Blue. (Part 3 is R rated) Completed. Halloween Challenge ff 375

Part 1: Reflections Posted October 15, 2008.

Part 2: Confusions Posted October 26, 2008.

Part 3: Deceptions Posted October 26, 2008.

Part 4: Confrontations Posted October 31, 2008
PARALLAX VIEW, by Chris Bishop. An accident in the R and D Department on Cloudbase catapults Captain Scarlet in a parallel where he is mistaken for that world's other Scarlet - who is still a Mysteron agent. HALLOWEEN story. Now complete.

Part 1: Through the Mirror POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2003 - To be concluded.

Part 2: Evil Twin Posted October 31, 2003

REWIND, by Marion Woods. In life, there is no pause button, no rewind, and definitely no replay - or is there? R rated. Halloween Challenge ff 373 Posted October 12, 2008.
THE SCARLET COMMANDER: THE MYSTERONS, by Flic City. The beginning of the adventures, re-told as a fantasy story. Probably the first in a series. Multiverse Challenge story. Posted June 24, 2004.
SCARLET VAMPIRE, by Flic City. What if the explanation for the Mysterons' powers was supernatural, instead of scientific...? HALLOWEEN and Multiverse Challenge story. Posted October 17, 2004.
SS CAPTAIN SCARLET & THE MYSTERONS: THE MYSTERONS, by Matt Crowther. Set in 1969, in an alternate world, where Nazi Germany won the war, the SS Elite force of Spectrum encounters its most implacable enemy: the Mysterons. Multiverse Challenge. Posted April 9, 2005.
STRANGE PLANET, by Math Girl. The Tracy Family deals with disastrous trouble in Los Angeles, and on distant, hostile Mars. ff 475. Mostly a Thunderbirds story with elements from both 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' and 'New Captain Scarlet'. - Previously posted on Fanfiction.net. Posted November 19, 2011.

THE SUBSTITUTE, by Chris Bishop. Captain Scarlet is asked to take over the job of a very old friend. ff 310 (Christmas Challenge) Posted January 1rst, 2007.
SYNCHRONICITY, by Marion Woods. The latest Mysteron cryptic threat seems to be related to the missing Lieutenant Garnet's investigation, concerning a machine built to control volcanic eruptions, but that can also be used to created them. Captains Scarlet, Blue and Grey are sent to continue the investigation, but the mission goes terribly wrong when Scarlet is swapped away in an undercover cave and discovers not only the missing Spectrum officer, but a passageway to strange new worlds - not unlike his own, but oh so different! Multiverse Challenge story. (Now completed!)

Part 1: Reality - Posted April 26, 2004

Part 2: Dichotomy - Posted May 31, 2004

Part 3: Identity Crisis - Posted July 7, 2004

Part 4: Confrontation - Posted August 15, 2004

Part 5: Resolution - Posted October 2, 2004

Part 6: Restoration - Posted October 2, 2004

Complete story on Zip file - Posted October 2, 2004

TESSERACT, by Marion Woods. Captain Scarlet experiences an 'alternative' Christmas when a surprising visitor arrives. Christmas Challenge ff 428 Posted January 30, 2010.
TINA PALAMAC, HER LIVES & TIMES - Cycle Alpha, by Clya Brown. In an alternate universe in the year 2046, where Mars has already been partially colonised and peace reigns between the Solar Federation and the Astran Empire, a plot of incredible proportions is afoot. A plot that could - if successful - sweep away everything with which mankind of that universe is familiar - and replace it by a very different future for the planet Earth... First part of a three-volume novel. Multiverse Challenge To be continued. Posted February 21, 2005.
TINA PALAMAC, HER LIVES & TIMES - Cycle Beta, by Clya Brown. Second part of a three-volume novel. In another reality and another time, different from the one encountered in Cycle Alpha, in a wine cellar beneath the house of an old family friend, Rhapsody Angel makes a discovery that will shake the world she knows to its foundations... To be continued. Multiverse Challenge. Posted April 19, 2005.
TO THIS TUMULT IN THE CLOUDS, by Matt Crowther. Set in a World War II 'What if' setting - follow the story of the heroic Spectrum Squadron, defending Britain against the continuous attacks of German warplanes. (Multiverse Challenge). Posted February 13, 2005.
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS, EPILOGUE, by Chris Bishop. A new multi-parts story. After what he remembers as being a crash on Cloudbase runway, Captain Blue wakes up in a strange, savage land. NOW COMPLETED. Multiverse Challenge .

PROLOGUE - CHAPTER 1 - CHAPTER 2 - CHAPTER 3 - CHAPTER 4 -

CHAPTER 5 - CHAPTER 6 - CHAPTER 7 - CHAPTER 8

EPILOGUE - AUTHOR'S NOTES

COMPLETE ZIP FILE

(Epilogue, author's notes and Complete zip file posted August 29, 2006)

TWIN TALES, by Vicki Lister. A Mysteron threat is announced and after a series of break-ins, the finger of suspicion is pointing at Rhapsody. But Scarlet has reason to believe that there are other forces at work... Halloween Challenge and Multiverse Challenge. Posted October 9, 2005.
WRITER'S BLOCK, by Hazel Köhler. ... Things that go 'beep in the night... Halloween Challenge ff 369 Posted October 1st, 2008.

NEW AND DIFFERENT TAKES:

ATTRITION, by Tiger Jackson. Cloudbase is devastated as, one by one, Spectrum's senior officers are eliminated by a series of accidents, tragedies, and betrayals. HALLOWEEN story. Posted October 6, 2003.
A BRIDGE TOO FAR, by Zombie. This story is the direct sequel to "Revenge of the Mysterons". PART 1 Posted July 21, 2002
CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM, by Tiger Jackson. Captain Scarlet's mistake in deciphering a Mysteron threat has resulted in the deaths of all five Angels. Now Spectrum must carry on - if it can - with the Angels' ill-assorted temporary replacements. Multiverse Challenge. To be continued.

PART 1 - PART 2 - PART 3 - PART 4

Part 4 posted June 25, 2005.

DOC'S SPECTRUM 2072 FACTFILES, inspired by New Captain Scarlet, this document features pictures of custom-made figures - and a few toys made by 'Doc', which first appeared on the Spectrum Forum. Posted July 30, 2006.
DOPPLEGANGER, by Hazel Köhler. After the gunfight at the London Car Vu, there are two identical corpses on Cloudbase. Which one is the Mysteron copy? Multiverse Challenge story. Originally posted May 25, 2004. Re-listed as a Halloween Challenge story October 25, 2006.
REUNION, by MMK. Former members of Spectrum met for a Christmas celebration, twenty years after the last Mysteron threat. Multiverse story and Christmas Challenge. ff 324.

PART 1 Posted December 11, 2007

PART 2 Posted December 25, 2007 - COMPLETED

REVENGE OF THE MYSTERONS, by Zombie. This story is a modern day remake of the pilot episode. It has several different elements to it, like the actual Mysterons themselves. Also, it has a different explanation for Captain Scarlet's powers. It's essentially a remake, so there're obviously some alterations. Hopefully it is an enjoyable read.

PART 1 - PART 2 - PART 3 - PART 4 - PART 5 - PART 6 - PART 7 -

PART 8 POSTED JUNE 21ST - NOW COMPLETE.

SCARLET, A short story by Chris Pollard, on the TimeLord website. A interesting new view, and even a different character altogether. ff 70 Originally posted on September 21, 2002. Link repaired February 8, 2010.
STRANGE PLANET, by Math Girl. The Tracy Family deals with disastrous trouble in Los Angeles, and on distant, hostile Mars. ff 475. Mostly a Thunderbirds story with elements from both 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' and 'New Captain Scarlet'. - Previously posted on Fanfiction.net. Posted November 19, 2011.
WHAT'S TO REMEMBER?, by Sue Stanhope. What does happen - when Scarlet sleeps? Halloween Challenge - ff #284. Posted October 3, 2006.

END OF THE ADVENTURE OR FUTURE STORIES:

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS, by Marion Woods. As she waits for an important event, Rhapsody thinks back over the years that have led her to where she is... ff 357 Posted May 13, 2008.
APOCALYPSE, by Chris Bishop. 2108: 40 years after the Mysterons declared war to the people of Earth - and it looks like they're winning. In a now devastated world, Captain Scarlet finds the first clue in years of research, that might lead him to his former comrades in arms. Four parts stories. CONCLUDED. ff 472 HALLOWEEN and MULTIVERSE story.

Book One: Wanderings Posted October 23, 2011

Book Two: Homecoming Posted October 29, 2011

Book Three: Unveiling Posted October 31st 2011

Book Four: Reckoning October 31st 2011

ATTRITION, by Tiger Jackson. Cloudbase is devastated as, one by one, Spectrum's senior officers are eliminated by a series of accidents, tragedies, and betrayals. HALLOWEEN story. Posted October 6, 2003.
DALEK INVASION EARTH 2068, by Ralph Morton. This is not an actual story. More of a plotline for a special project, which would need the help of talented drawing artists to take form. Read all the details, and contact this site if you're interested in joining this project. Posted May 6, 2002.
THE EMISSARIES, by Johcafra. Spectrum makes a new attempt to make contact with the Mysterons. Written in a script format, this story presents a possible ending to the original TV series. - ff 339. Posted November 12, 2007
END OF EVERYTHING, by Sue Stanhope. The War of Nerves is finished... but with dire consequences. Multiverse Challenge. ff 276. Originally posted June 10, 2006. Reposted for the Halloween Challenge October 10, 2010.
ENDGAME, by Keith Ansell. Now on this website, this 'saga of destruction', as it was described, brings together many characters from various Gerry Anderson's series... in the ultimate fight against the Mysterons. ff. 152 Halloween Challenge - This story, and many others from Keith Ansell and various other writers, are also available on the Unity City website.
EPIPHANIES, by Johcafra. A retired Captain Scarlet receives the visit of trainees from Spectrum. Story presented for the website's 10th anniversary. ff 466 Posted July 7, 2011.

ETERNAL RELIEF, by Vicki Lister. After the loss of some of Spectrum's most crucial personnel, Scarlet is struggling to find relief from his pain, but the relief he finds may not be as welcome as it seems. Halloween Challenge and Multiverse Challenge. Posted October 15, 2005.
FALLING FROM GRACE, by Kelly Haycock. This story suggests a possible ending for the Mysterons' war of nerves. Posted April 21, 2002.
THE FINAL MYSTERON MESSAGE, by Caroline Smith. A possible ending to the War of Nerves. ff 471 HALLOWEEN and MULTIVERSE story. Posted October 19, 2011.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST, by Lezli Farrington. Set in a distance Future, in the "Rose Metcalfe Saga" storyline. For his 300th birthday, Captain Scarlet asks his daughter a favour that might have dire consequences for both of them. (Christmas Challenge) Posted January 8, 2006.
THE KINSLAYER, by Amy Rawe, aka Captain Violet. Some say he’s alive still, screaming. But how can you scream when your mouth is no longer yours? ff 303 - Posted November 28, 2006.
THE LAST CAPTAIN SCARLET STORY, by John A. Mariani. Warriors switch sides in this 'imaginary tale' of the end of the War of Nerves. Multiverse Challenge and Halloween Challenge - ff #292 Previously published in 21st Century Fiction, Issue 1 - Posted October 20, 2006.
NO ONE LIVES FOREVER, by Captain Indy. It's the final confrontation, as the Spectrum officers take the War of Nerves on the Mysterons' own turf - Mars. ff 366 Posted July 5, 2008
NOT A REST CENTRE, by Keryn. The war of nerves is over, but for one senior member of Spectrum there is a whole new battle… and it’s one he can’t win. Halloween Challenge ff 416 Posted October 31, 2009.
PRIDE AND JOY, by Lezli Farrington. Set a generation after the events of the regular series. Meet Rose Scarlett Metcalfe, one of Spectrum newest recruit... and daughter of famed Captain Scarlet. Originally posted May 19, 2002. REVISED VERSION, now re-listed - October 2, 2004. Zip file also available.
S.I.Q., by Hazel Köhler. The omnipotent Q brings a Spectrum officer to the Enterprise E in the 24th century. Why, and how is he going to get home again? Multiverse Challenge story. Posted June 24, 2004.
SO NEAR, YET SO FAR, by Sue Stanhope. Two old friends who followed different paths met after years of conflict for another kind of confrontation. Posted January 30, 2006.
SPECTUM IS BLACK, by Adrian Kleinbergen. A version of the last battle between Spectrum and the Mysterons. Now part of this site - Added June 13, 2004. Visit Adrian Kleinbergen's site - “The Kleinbergen Exhibit”.
TWILIGHT MEMORIES, by Keryn. The former Rhapsody Angel reminisces about the end of the War of Nerves. ff 319. Multiverse Challenge. Posted June 24, 2007.
VALEDICTION, by Marion Woods. The sequel to ‘The Ghost in the Machine’. Captain Scarlet had always known that the day would come; but when it did, he was nowhere near ready for it. Posted August 10, 2005.
WHEN THE WAR IS OVER, by AgProv (Paul Catlow). A not entirely serious and somewhat satirical look at the Captain Scarlet world just after the end of the Mysteron war. Owes something to the humour of Terry Pratchett and homages Douglas Adams but does not crossover. Loosely episodic. ff 431 (Also listed on Fanfiction.net). Posted February 8, 2010.