Considered one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction, USA TODAY bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith published far over a hundred novels in forty years, and hundreds of short stories across many genres. He currently produces novels in four major series, including the time travel Thunder Mountain novels set in the old west, the galaxy-spanning Seeders Universe series, the urban fantasy Ghost of a Chance series, and the superhero series staring Poker Boy. During his career he also wrote a couple dozen Star Trek novels, plus novels set in gaming and television worlds.Paula M. Block (with Terry J. Erdmann) have jointly written two previous Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ebook novellas: Rules of Accusation and Lust’s Latinum Lost (and Found). They also are the coauthors of the nonfiction titles Star Trek Costumes: Five Decades of Fashion from the Final Frontier, Star Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Star Trek The Next Generation 365, Star Trek The Original Series 365, Star Trek 101, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, The Secrets of Star Trek Insurrection, The Magic of Tribbles, and Star Trek: Action! Their additional titles include Monk: The Official Episode Guide and The 4400 Companion. They live in Southern Oregon with their two collies, Shadow and Mandy.

• ContentsIntroductionDean Wesley SmithSTAR TREK®Whales Weep Not [Third Prize]Juanita NolteOne Last AdventureMark Allen and Charity ZegersMarking TimePat DetmerAncient HistoryRobert J. MendenhallBum Radish: Five Spins on a Turquoise ReindeerTG TheodoreA Piece of the PieG. WoodSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION®The Soft Room [Second Prize]Geoffrey ThorneProtecting Data's FriendsScott William CarterThe Human FactorRuss CrossleyTribble in ParadiseLouisa M. SwannSTAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE®FabricationsBrett HudginsUrgent MatterRobert J. LaBaffBest Tools AvailableShawn Michael ScottSTAR TREK: VOYAGER®HomemadeElizabeth A. DunhamSeven and SevenKevin HoseyThe End of NightPaul J. KaplanHidden 230Jan StevensWidow's WalkMary Scott-WiecekENTERPRISE™SaviorJulie HyzyPreconceptionsPenny A. ProctorCabin E-14Shane ZeranskiSPECULATIONSOur Million-Year Mission [Grand Prize]Robert T. JeschonekThe BeginningAnnie ReedContest RulesAbout the Contributors