Act 5 Scene 1

There is a wide variety of episodes represented within these pages. We have Charlie X, Dagger of the Mind, The Deadly Tears, Errand of Mercy, two widely differing versions of Metamorphosis, This Side of Paradise, and The Way to Eden, plus a special intro vignette by Robin Hood. I made an exception to the episode-related requirement for this piece since it seemed a perfect way to introduce the first issue of the zine. It deals with Kirk's first day on the Enterprise, and therefore is a natural lead-in for all that comes after... I hope there will be something here for everyone. Through no intentional planning, all but one of the stories are first-timer's. And there are no sad stories in this issue, although I do accept them. Warning will he given on any such stories for those fans who do not wish to read them. The beautiful Marilyn Cole covers are signature covers and will be used on all, issues of Act Five so that the zine can be easily recognized. Only the paper color will change. I asked Marilyn to design covers that would not have to be hidden from view in public and she more than fulfilled all expectations. Due to last-minute re-write, the Cilla White story has been held for issue two.