OCT. 31st to NOV. 10: Halloween Challenge last postings

by **chrisbishop** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 3:08 am

Hi everyone!

As you all know, the deadline for the Halloween Challenge was pushed back to November 10. And so now that we have reached the deadline, we are now listed the last stories that were published this year for the Challenge:

On October 31st, 2015:

DRESSED TO KILL
by Marion Woods. A case of mistaken identity or a Mysteron plot? ff 590
Original series - High level of violence

BIOHAZARD - PART 1 - PART 2 - PART 3
by Raax the Ice Warrior. When the Mysterons threaten to destroy Raccoon City, Spectrum are sent off to investigate, but some unusual foes are waiting for them... and they want brains. Cross-over with the 'Resident Evil' videogame. ff 449. Revised version, Originally posted October 2010. Completed.
Original series Suitable for all readers Medium level of violenceMedium level of horror

CAPTAIN SCARLET AND RESIDENT EVIL CARTOONS
by Raax the Ice Warrior. A series of amusing vignettes inspired by the Captain Scarlet and Resident Evil story 'Biohazard' - drawn by the author. ff589
Original series Suitable for all readers

THUNDERBIRDS/CAPTAIN SCARLET: WAR OF NERVES - CHAPTER 3
by Lee Homer. International Rescue still operates during the Mysterons War of Nerves. It's 2067 and Spectrum ask for their help to save a VIP who is trapped in depths along with one of their own after the Mysterons' attack. Will they save them in time? Crossover story.
Also posted on Deviant Art. Now part of this website ff 586. Completed.
Original series Suitable for all readers Action-oriented/low level of violence

[url]On November 6, 2015[/url]:

THE VILLAGE
by Caroline Smith. When Captain Scarlet stops for a drink in an idyllic village, he discovers that surface appearances can be deceptive. ff 591.
Original series Implied adult situations Graphic horror

THE LAST REMAKE OF KING KONG - CHAPTER 4
by Chris Bishop. King Kong has abducted Symphony Angel! It's a race against time as Spectrum is hot in pursuit of the ape in order to save their colleague before she would get killed. Can (Hollywood) history repeat itself if Beauty can tame the beast? ff 587
Original series Suitable for all readers Action-oriented/low level of violence

On November 10, 2015:

THE LAST REMAKE OF KING KONG - CHAPTER 5
by Chris Bishop. In L.A., Spectrum must compose with some interference from well-meant parties while attempting to rescue Symphony from King Kong, while Rhapsody set out her own operation in London, with the help of some friends to rescue Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue. ff 587
Original series Suitable for all readers Action-oriented/low level of violence

THE LAST REMAKE OF KING KONG - CHAPTER 6
by Chris Bishop. King Kong isn't the only one running wild in this conclusion, where everyone gets involved and fights against each other, against Kong and against time to stop the Mysterons' plans! ff 587
Original series Suitable for all readers Action-oriented/low level of violence

For the whole collection of Halloween stories, check the Halloween page!

Many stories this year have been submitted for the Challenge, so we thank everyone for their participation! We will of course comme back next year, so if you miss the challenge, then you'll have your chance! Of course, you can present any kind of Captain Scarlet or New Captain Scarlet you want, anytime of the year! It doesn't have to be related to any of the challenges offered by the Spectrum HQ website!

... Or you can participate to our CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE, which is held annually. The 2015/2016 will soon be announced. Keep checking our pages in the coming days for that!

Thank you all!

by **Marion** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:59 pm

Thanks for posting all the new stories, Colonel Chris! I know there were technical difficulties along the way, but it was worth the wait.
Now I can start reading the part stories secure in the knowledge that there will be a conclusion! :-;)

by **Carrie** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:38 pm

Colonel Chris, well done for completing King Kong, and thank heavens for smart phones, 'cos once I started reading it I couldn't put it down, although I miss the nice backgrounds, they dont seem to come out on my phone display.
What a thrilling roller-coaster ride and one of the best action stories I've read in a long time. I just loved the way you wrote Ochre and Magenta in this one, thank you for a good read about my fave captain! Loved all the little 'asides' and nods to other sci-fi movies I think I spotted 'Abramson' not long into it.
For anyone who hasn't yet read Chris's latest epic - you must, it's a BEAST of a tale!

Well done to VMR too, for a short but poignant take on Scarlet's bleak future.
Marion, sharp as always..
Poor Captain Grey, he really ought to have had a word with Captain Magenta, Cat2, those water sirens are just no good. Lovely story, really enjoyed it.