hester4418
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since: 09-19-12, id: 4265391, Profile Updated: 06-19-13
Author has written 32 stories for StarTrek: The Next Generation, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and StarTrek: Voyager.

First and foremost, I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to write a review for one of my stories. I've never had much feedback before, so it really means a lot. Thank you very much!


All through the 1990s, I was excessively hooked on fanfiction. Star Trek fanfiction, to be more precise. I spent whole nights reading story after story, and eventually wrote my own. Due to the loss of my website some years back, they hadn't been available online anymore, so when I found this site I almost immediately decided to dig them out again. Most of them fall into the "romance" category, although I've occasionally strayed into different realms as well. I started out by re-posting all my old stories and also finishing up the 'With a Little Help' Series (ST:VOY) which came to an abrupt and incomplete end back in the year 2000 (for which I am still terribly sorry!). I had a lot of fun going back and picking up all the threads, but I'm also glad that it's finally done. Now I can turn my attention to all the other story fragments and ideas I found while digging up old files. Some of them look really promising, and I hope to turn them into complete stories eventually. I am also pursuing new ideas, so there will be more...

I hope you'll enjoy reading my stories just as much as I enjoyed (and still enjoy) writing them! :-)


Currently in the works:

- VOY: a "Resolutions" story (about time too, since I started it way back in 1998) - I decided to extend it all the way through "Basics", so it'll still be a while before it's ready to be posted (some time in 2013 I hope)
- several other VOY ideas, all of which are warring for dominance so that I'm having trouble concentrating on any one at any time... :-(
- TNG: a short P/C companion piece to two previous stories
- loads and loads of other ideas, some old, some new, but most of them either TNG:P/C or VOY:J/C (see a pattern there? ;-))

- I was also hoping to sneak in a few more SMK bits (now that I can finally watch the season 4 DVDs), but so far only one idea has struck. We'll see...



1. Guess Who? » reviews
Six ficlets written in response to VAMB's "Guess the Pairing Contest 2013". The object was to write short stories about any pairing of established characters without mentioning any names, and then for the readers to guess the protagonists. Come and have a try! ;-)
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,518 - Reviews: 37 - Published: 6-10-13 - Complete
2. Beyond the Threshold reviews
A J/C episode addition to "Threshold": Kathryn Janeway is trying to come to terms with her and Tom Paris' experience, questioning past choices and contemplating new directions for family life aboard Voyager.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,692 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 6-3-13 - Chakotay & K. Janeway - Complete
3. In Her Dreams reviews
"He slammed the door in anger as he left, and she sank to her knees, losing the battle to keep the tears from falling." - A J/C story written for VAMB's Secret Drabble Exchange 2013.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,628 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-22-13 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
4. Portrait of a Family reviews
Written for VAMB's "Picture Prose Contest", picture #3, March 2013. The picture in question showed Chakotay sitting on a pile of balls.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,930 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-27-13 - Chakotay & K. Janeway - Complete
5. Red Alert reviews
Winner of VAMB's "Picture Prose Contest", picture #2, March 2013. The picture in question showed a typical bridge scene with Paris at the helm and Janeway and Chakotay standing at the center of the bridge; but Janeway's hair was short and spiky, and a dark shade of purple.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,256 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-27-13 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
6. The Mystery of Meaning reviews
Episode addition to "Sacred Ground": When she left sickbay after the Doctor's scientific explanation, Janeway's expression clearly showed that she hadn't made her peace yet with what had happened in the Nechani sanctuary...
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,952 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 2-16-13 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
7. Memories of Love reviews
After Odan's departure, Beverly Crusher has to come to terms with the loss of her love while Will Riker struggles with the ambassador's memories. (not R/C, but they do get to cuddle a bit ;-))
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,819 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 1-24-13 - B. Crusher & W. Riker - Complete
8. A Matter of Trust reviews
Set near the end of "Caretaker", just after Janeway and Chakotay have agreed to form a united Starfleet crew: Chakotay is slowly settling into his new life aboard Voyager and wonders how far he can really trust Janeway. And she has a surprise for him...
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,689 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-28-12 - Chakotay & K. Janeway - Complete
9. At the End of Time reviews
Voyager never returned to New Earth.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,477 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 11-29-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
10. A Moment in Time reviews
Starfleet Cadet Jean-Luc Picard wants to enjoy the last day of his summer break with his friends. But then a chance encounter temporarily upsets his plans.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,803 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-5-12 - J. Picard - Complete
11. Nothing Like the Real Thing reviews
Sequel to "Stolen Moments", but also works as a standalone story. What if Chakotay found out what Janeway has been up to?
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,012 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-4-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
12. Stolen Moments reviews
Fluff. *Almost* PWP. Watch the rating and classification and consider yourself warned. ;-)
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 316 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-29-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
13. With a Little Help Series » reviews
After Voyager receives the first letters from home, Kathryn Janeway has to face the fact that her old life is not waiting for her anymore. Trying to cope alone, she fails miserably. Chakotay comes to her rescue and manages to restore her equilibrium, and it seems like they might finally make some progress – if only their friends hadn't tried to help...
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,877 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 10-26-12 - Published: 10-20-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
14. Always With You reviews
After a particularly fierce battle, Kathryn Janeway has to face the loss of someone very dear to her.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,158 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-19-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
15. What's in a Name? reviews
After helping the Wizard solve his last case, Lee and Amanda discuss code names. What would hers be?
Scarecrow and Mrs. King - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 963 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 10-18-12 - Amanda K. & Lee S./Scarecrow - Complete
16. Con-venture reviews
What happens when a lot of people in Starfleet uniforms get together – but only two of the uniforms are genuine? This story was written in anticipation of FedCon VI (1998), starring KM and RB (among others).
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,394 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-18-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
17. One Wish reviews
Q is back, and for once he is in a generous mood. To a surprised Kathryn Janeway he makes an offer she cannot refuse: He will grant one of her deepest wishes.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,352 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-17-12 - K. Janeway - Complete
18. Dreams to Remember reviews
This story was written in response to a challenge which went as follows: "What might have happened if Beverly Crusher (TNG) and Kathryn Janeway (VOY) had met at Starfleet Academy?"
Crossover - StarTrek: The Next Generation & StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,375 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-16-12 - B. Crusher & K. Janeway - Complete
19. Stepping Stones reviews
Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are stranded on a desert island.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,992 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 10-15-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
20. No Turning Back reviews
This is a *very* short story, actually it's just a scene that I felt was missing from "Deadlock". See for yourself whether you agree or not.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 434 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-15-12 - K. Janeway & Chakotay - Complete
21. Cut! reviews
When the first screenshots of the TNG movie "First Contact" came out, everyone wondered why Beverly Crusher's hair looked so radically different. Here is the answer.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 641 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-14-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
22. Double Action reviews
The theory of parallel universes states that every decision, no matter how insignificant, can cause the splitting off of a new universe. To kiss or not to kiss – that is the question...
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,305 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-14-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
23. Choices reviews
My take on the notorious "she's pregnant" motif: When Beverly Crusher discovers that she is pregnant, she knows she has to tell Picard. But circumstances intervene before she gets the chance, and by the time he finds out it may be too late.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,367 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-12-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
24. Resistance reviews
"Resistance..." (unfortunately the dots won't show in the title above!) represents an alternative ending to the episode "The Best of Both Worlds": What if the Enterprise crew had *not* been able to save Picard from the Borg?
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 867 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-11-12 - J. Picard - Complete
25. Home reviews
It's moving time for the captain and the doctor, and they eagerly look forward to celebrating the occasion. But will the interruptions ever end?
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,036 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-9-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
26. One Shot reviews
Some character insights to supplement the 2nd season episode "Burn Out", where Lee was forced to shoot Amanda.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,457 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-8-12 - Amanda K. & Lee S./Scarecrow - Complete
27. Bugs reviews
An unpleasant encounter of the flying kind. Not to be taken seriously!
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,289 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-8-12 - B. Crusher - Complete
28. Just a Chair reviews
After the destruction of the Enterprise, Picard takes a seat in his command chair for one last time.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,517 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-6-12 - J. Picard - Complete
29. More Than Just Friends reviews
My version of what else happened during and immediately after "Attached".
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,584 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 9-27-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
30. A Little Cake, a Little Conversation reviews
A short addition to the episode "A Little Sex, a Little Scandal": Lee and Amanda share the cake that she brought over to his place.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 976 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 9-25-12 - Amanda K. & Lee S./Scarecrow - Complete
31. Perchance to Live reviews
After the destruction of the Enterprise, Beverly Crusher accompanies Jean-Luc Picard to his home in France.
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,015 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 9-24-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete
32. The Captain's Dance reviews
The captain and the doctor are both unhappy with the way their lives are going. With a little help from Guinan and Troi, will they finally admit what they mean to each other?
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,900 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-23-12 - B. Crusher & J. Picard - Complete