Zelda_Bird
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This story takes place years after Khan, formerly known as Harold Erickson, was defeated by the crew of the Enterprise. Everyone who was on the bridge that fateful day is older now… and wiser too—or at least Admiral Kirk would like to believe that’s the case. It’s been years since they served together, but as fate would have it: Admiral Kirk, Captain Spock, and Dr. McCoy are back together again on the Enterprise to assist with what should have been a straightforward training mission.
What follows is a story about grief and what grief can drive a man to do. It is also a story about the innate human curiosity which compels us to engage in the act of creation—creating something out of nothing, life from lifelessness—no matter the cost. It’s about crossing a boundary that was never meant to be crossed, and the hubris of playing God—even when our actions are borne out of love and the best of intentions.
This is a direct sequel to my earlier story, Running Out of Steam, which is a Stephen King AU reimagining of the TOS episode Space Seed. I recommend reading that one first unless you enjoy being really, really confused…in which case, who am I to yuck your yum, I guess. I’m not the boss of you.
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The Trouble With Tribble by Zelda_Bird
Fandoms: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series
31 Dec 2025
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Spock is aware of the Terran custom to exchange tokens of mutual regard during the winter holidays. After the events of an away mission, Spock comes to the logical conclusion that a dog would be an ideal gift for the captain. After all, he has observed a correlation between the captain’s interactions with canid species resembling earth canines and a 32.4% increase in the captain’s display of positive affect.
Unfortunately, Tribble the Pomeranian puppy proves to be bigger trouble than Spock would have anticipated given her innocent demeanor and incredibly small stature.
This is a stand-alone sequel to Winter Wonderland, a short story I wrote for the K/S Advent calendar last year.
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- Part 2 of Winter Wonderland
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While conducting a biological survey, Spock comes face to face with…himself.
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The element of surprise by Zelda_Bird
Fandoms: Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies), Star Trek
24 Dec 2025
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The emperor of the Terran Empire has invited the crew of the ISS Enterprise to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony as honored guests in gratitude for their efforts in saving the Earth from Nero. Spock and Kirk, newly bonded, find time in the midst of the ensuing blood-shed to celebrate together.
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“The Alternative Factor” is one of the least loved episodes of Star Trek TOS, and for good reason. It’s meandering, convoluted, boring, and to make matters worse, there is no Spirk content to redeem it. This episode coda is here to change that! Posted for the ’25 K/S Advent Calendar Event.
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The Wrath of Harold: Star Trek/Stephen King AU by Zelda_Bird
Fandom Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series
01 Jan 2026
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This is a collection of Star Trek stories in which the antagonists are written in the style of Stephen King. The Star Trek characters and the universe itself are otherwise canonical.
Now you might be asking, “why Harold”? In the original script for Space Seed, the character we came to know as Khan Noonian-Singh was instead a Nordic man named “Harold Erickson.”
This fact, along with Stephen King’s prodigious oeuvre, inspired this alternate universe in which Kirk, Spock, Bones, and the rest of the Enterprise crew face off against shining vampires, a telepath named Harold, a traumatized telekinetic prom queen, and other unimaginable horrors.
The first story takes the place of the TOS episode Space Seed. The sequel includes The Wrath of Khan and The Search for Spock.
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Control by TheLostMoonOfPoosh
Fandoms: Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series (Movies)
21 Feb 2026
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You can justify almost any behaviour with logic. Trigger warning for disordered eating. Already finished, with updates every weekend. DOUBLE UPDATE 21.02.2026 because I cheated and behind-the-scenes-d an episode, so it seems only fair.
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Seeing is Believing by GenericUsername01
Fandoms: Star Trek, Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
16 Apr 2019
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“You said they’re pretty powerful telepaths. What do we know about their abilities?” Uhura asked.
“As stated, they primarily communicate through thought. Obviously, this means they do not require touch to sense a being’s thoughts and emotions as Vulcans do. They are empathic as well as telepathic, and have the ability to conjure visions. This trait has been seen to a moderate extent in extremely powerful Vulcan telepaths. It is believed that all Vestals possess it, however, and to a much greater degree.”
“Standard Vulcanoid physiology I assume?” McCoy asked.
“Affirmative.”
“Great. So they’re three times our strength, politically volatile, and have no control over their apparently intense emotions. What could possibly go wrong?”
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20 Feb 2026
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Inception except instead of a dream, it’s a Russian doll of mind rape, and Spock is being tortured .
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Ashes in the Blood, Fire in the Bond by Kindra6216
Fandoms: Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
03 Oct 2025
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In the aftermath of a brutal mission, two battered survivors are forced to confront not only their injuries, but the unspoken truths that have long bound them together. What begins in blood and desperation deepens into an unbreakable connection, where loyalty, fear, and love collide. In the quiet between battles, they discover that survival is more than breath—it’s learning to endure together.
Whumptober 2025 Prompt Day 02: “You've got a lot of nerve to dredge up all my fears.” | Taking Accountability.
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- Part 2 of Whumptobor2025
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19 Feb 2026
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Spoc is shot protecting Jim.
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What to say when it's all over by orphan_account
Fandoms: Star Trek: The Original Series
24 Jun 2018
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When Spock must evacuate an unconscious Kirk, Sulu, Uhura and Chekhov from the bridge of the Enterprise, he manages to save everyone but himself. It is up to McCoy to piece together what happened and to save Spock before it's too late.
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19 Feb 2026
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Spock falls down an elevator shaft while rescuing the rest of the bridge crew. Triumvirate feels.
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the aftermath of paradise by snek_of_eden
Fandoms: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series
15 Mar 2024
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He finds the notch right under Spock’s largest rib, where a pale scar sits. It’s almost as wide as Jim’s knuckle, a healed remainder from an old injury. Wordlessly, he leans forward and presses his lips to the white mark, lingering for a second.
Beneath him, he feels Spock shudder, untensing slightly. He’s beautiful - he’s always so goddamn beautiful.
“I’ve got some things I want to say to you.”
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After their fight in This Side of Paradise, Jim apologises to Spock.Series
- Part 5 of a quiet embrace
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18 Feb 2026
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Post This Side of Paradise, Jim apologizes. It is soft, intimate, and physical in a sensual but not sexual way.