Hello Everyone,
I've added three new STARMAN stories by Brenda (mrwiseman) on our "How Novel" Archive. These continue the saga she is writing under the overall series title, Hybrid. These three may be considered a trilogy within her entire series because they depict Scott in a way heretofore unseen in STARMAN fan fiction. While I don't usually comment on the merits of any story, I have to say how much I enjoyed this trilogy and #7 Lost, in particular. It's deep stuff, and it's painful at times to see Scott in such a state, but Brenda so developed the character, and later further expounded on Scott's state of mind in such a rational fashion, that the behavior she depicted is the most compelling literary response to his circumstances and youth. Yes, some may feel he could/should have made better decisions based on the extraordinary and close nature of his four year relationship with his dad; others may feel he was too young to get married in the first place, and Paul failed him by not counseling a slower approach. But, in my opinion, then there would be a far weaker story, drained of the angst and emotion that makes the story so powerful. This being STARMAN, all will end as it should, and the father-son bond will emerge stronger than ever. How that happens, and Scott's epiphany, is a fascinating story. I highly recommend it. Brenda has received a number of kudos and positive comments for her previous stories, and I'm quite certain these will be no exception. She's quite the story teller.
"STARMAN: Family Matters" (Part 6 of Hybrid) by Mr. Wiseman, Aug 2013, 13,995 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1407817
Paul, Scott, and Amy continue on the trail of clues to Jenny Hayden. At their most recent stop they are helped by a small town doctor who has a secret of his own. Just when they are about to give up hope, they are given a miraculous reunion. When Fox is alerted to their location, Scott must face his worse fear.
"STARMAN: Lost" (Part 7 of Hybrid) by Mr. Wiseman, Aug 2013, 13876 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1437583
Paul and Scott travel to Auclair, Oregon. When Scott gets a job in a construction crew, he finds himself influenced by his booze swilling co-workers. Still brokenhearted from parting from Amy and his mother, he begins to find solace in drinking. Can Paul help his son find a way out from his grief before it is too late?
"STARMAN: Aliens" (Part 8 of Hybrid) by Mr. Wiseman, Sept 2013, 19,519 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1594805
After a much needed reunion, the Forrester/Haydens welcome the birth of Scott and Amy's son. After a few weeks of serenity in Illinois, the family journeys west. When car trouble strands them in an "alien" hot spot, a local man with mental health issues accidentally discovers who they are. Can Scott keep the man from losing his grip on reality?
Here is the remaining list of her stories posted to date:
"STARMAN: The Invasion" (Part 1 of Hybrid) by mrwiseman, 2013, 23,837 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/949128 http://archiveofourown.org/works/949128
Over a year and a half after the end of the TV series.Scientific readings at the FSA make George Fox to believe that more of Paul's 'kind' are preparing to invade earth. At the same time Paul and Scott head to Palmetto Desert, California. Paul is assigned to photograph the desert for the real Paul Forrester's friend and magazine publisher Marcia Davenport. While trying to encourage Marcia, lights are seen in the desert. Will Scott and Paul discover that they are no longer alone?
"STARMAN: Green Monsters" (Part 2 of Hybrid) by mrwiseman, 2013, 14,262 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/977208 http://archiveofourown.org/works/977208
When Scott returns to school, he finds himself the object of interest for the most popular girl. When her ex-boyfriend goes after Amy, Scott finds himself finally confronting his grown up feelings. Meanwhile, Paul begins work at a portrait studio that might be dealing in more than family snapshots. When the police seek Paul's help to bust the dealer, will Fox be far behind?
"STARMAN: Separation and Union" (Part 3 of Hybrid) by mrwiseman, 2013, 9524 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1194699 http://archiveofourown.org/works/1194699
When Paul, Scott, and Amy are separated and on the run from Fox, Scott and Amy find themselves growing closer on the streets of LA. Paul receives help from a prostitute with a heart of gold as he tries to help her find her way home again.
"STARMAN: Vows" (Part 4 of Hybrid) by mrwiseman, 2013, 21,467 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1198575 http://archiveofourown.org/works/1198575
Scott and Amy marry. Together with Paul they travel to a small California town. When Amy gets a job at a government lab, she discovers she is in the center of a mysterious lab complex that is even being hidden from George Fox, but in it contains an object Amy knows well.
"STARMAN: Brave" (Part 5 of Hybrid) by mrwiseman, 2013, 19,534 words. http://archiveofourown.org/works/1198728 http://archiveofourown.org/works/1198728
Amy is recognized by one of the real Amy Parker's friends. Penny Smith is a girl in love, but worries her boyfriend won't be accepted by her family and friends. In Penny, Amy finds her first female friend. Amy also has been keeping her pregnancy a secret from Scott and Paul as they all struggle to make ends meet. When Fox catches up with them, Scott and Amy's unborn child might be his victim....
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