Stories by Laurie D. Haynes

SYNOPSIS of "Freeze and Thaw" (TOS) (h/c): The Kzinti (from TAS) have decided they are ready to put aside their warlike ways and join the Federation. Ambassador Sarek and Admiral Kirk are assigned to meet with the Kzinti and evaluate them for member- ship. Can Sarek and Kirk work together despite Sarek's grudge against Kirk?

Neural Decay.

SYNOPSIS of "Neural Decay" (TOS): A more complete ending to the "A Private Little War" episode where Kirk and company beam down to a primitive planet visited by Kirk thirteen years ago. But some of the once peaceful natives now have sophisticated weapons, courtesy of the Klingons! When the witch-wife of tribal leader Tyree cures Kirk of a deadly bite, he succumbs to her magic.

Going home again.

SYNOPSIS of Going home again. Kirk and co. are visiting Jim's home after the events on Neural. But the stay is not as relaxing as they expect.

Sailing away.

SYNOPSIS of Sailing Away. A story that explains why Kirk took the admirality after the first 5 year mission and why Spock went to Vulcan to Kholinar. It is a fine interplay between the three main characters with a nice underlaying story with it.

Exercise in survival

SYNOPSIS of Exercise in survival This was first published in "Grip" in 1990. It was my first story to be published. It was rewritten around 1994 for LoneStar Trek. But you can still tell it's an early piece. It occures after "Search for Spock". Someone wants to kill Kirk - will they succeed at last???

The Abduction

SYNOPSIS of The Abduction. The story deals with the kidnapping of Kirk and Spock by the Romulans and their attemps to escape. Will they succeed or is this the end?

The Game of Life

SYNOPSIS of The Game of Life. First appearance was in Mind Meld VII. Kirk and company encounter Trelane about 20 years after their initial meeting with the "Squire of Gothos."