Magnificent Nights

Zine
Title:	Magnificent Nights
Publisher:	Neon Rainbow Press
Editor(s):	Jody Norman & Cinda Gillilan
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Medium:	print
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Fandom:	Magnificent Seven
External Links:	Neon Rainbow Press Mag7 website
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Magnificent Nights is a slash Magnificent Seven anthology zine with stories that have appeared, or are available, online.

Summaries below from the publisher.

Issue 1

Magnificent Nights 1 has 157 pages and is a mixed pairing slash zine. Stories in this issue are set in the Old West and ATF Denver universes. The original submission deadline was July 2005.

• Rainy Days, Chicken Soup and You (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). Some bad weather and a little migraine can be cured in interesting ways. (13)
• Fire and Ice (by Luna Dey) Old West (Buck/Ezra). When Ezra takes a fall, Buck has to care for the man, stirring feeling both would rather ignore. (12)
• Hopes and Dreams (by SueN) Old West (Buck/Ezra). When Buck is hurt, Ezra finds himself in the awkward position of caring for a man he is trying to hide his feelings from. (29)
• Gains and Losses (by Tarlan) Old West (Chris/Ezra). Some relationships are harder than others and Ezra's got his hands full. (9)
• Take My Hand (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Ezra/Vin). A casual flirtation takes on a whole new meaning when the two men suddenly find themselves on the same team. (18)
• Distraction (by Cobalt) Old West (Ezra/Vin), post "Working Girls." Vin helps Ezra rid himself of his outfit. (7)
• Encumbered (by Cobalt) Old West (Ezra/Vin). A ride leaves Vin in a state, but Ezra has a cure. (3)
• Ebony and Ivory (by Tarlan) Old West (Chris/Nathan). The healer has more on his mind than he wants to admit. (3)
• It's in His Kiss (by mcat) Old West (Buck/Vin). When Chris sees that Vin is in a state thanks to Buck's kiss, he tells his friends to take care of business, but now he's regretting it. (16)
• Someone to Lean On (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Buck/Vin). Buck can see that the new guy is hurting, but he's not sure why. (5)
• Call Out My Name (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Buck/Vin). Buck finds out what's bothering Vin. (5)
• While the Cat's Away (by mcat) ATF Denver (Buck/Vin). With Chris out of town, Buck and Vin get down to business at the Ranch. (3)
• Dreaming (by Storm) ATF Denver (Vin/JD). Vin is happily in a relationship with Chris, but he's having troubling dreams. (2)
• A Dream is a Wish (by Storm) ATF Denver (Vin/JD). Chris arranges for Vin's dreams to come true. (12)
• In My Bed (by Kaed) ATF Denver (JD/Josiah). JD takes Josiah out for dinner and, he hopes, a little bit more. (6)
• Too Hot (by Luna Dey) Old West (Vin/OMC). A shopkeeper in town follows Vin and gets exactly what he was hoping for. (3)

Issue 2

Magnificent Nights 2 was published in 2005, has 162 page,s and is a mixed pairing slash zine. Stories in this issue are set in the Old West and ATF Denver universes.

cover of issue #2

• Wide Open Space (by Kaed) Old West (Seven). Each of the Seven take their frustrations into their own hands. (4)
• Blame (by Cobalt) Old West (Buck/Chris). Chris's need to be with Buck keeps him in Mexico. (5)
• Love Potion (by The Tenth Muse1) Old West (Buck/JD). JD knows what he wants, but Buck isn't so sure it wasn't chemically induced. (9)
• Buck's Alibi (by mcat) Old West (Buck/Vin). Everything has an explanation when it comes to fans. (1)
• First Steps (by The Tenth Muse1) Old West (Josiah/Nathan). Both men know what they want, Josiah just can't believe Nathan wants it, too. (7)
• Two's Company, Three's... (by mcat & Suzannah) Old West (Chris/Vin/Buck). Sometimes a little extra makes for just the right balance. (5)
• Marked (by SueN) Old West (Chris/Vin). Vin is on a hunt, and he plans to get what he's looking for. (24)
• Secrets Best Kept (by mcat) Old West. A slip of the tongue lands Vin in hot water. (31)
• Calf Killer (by Cobalt) Old West (Ezra/Vin). When Ezra tries to help stop a rash of crimes, he's left for dead in the Calf Killer. When the others find him, they have more on their minds than justice. They want revenge. (28)
• The Thrill of Defeat (by SueN) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin). Poor Vin, he just can't stand to see his beloved Cowboy lose. (15)
• Soon (by Cobalt) ATF Denver (Chris/Ezra). Chris's mind wanders as he interviews Ezra for a position on Team Seven. (4)
• Who Am I? (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). When Ezra returns from an undercover assignment, Buck is delighted, until he realizes that everything has changed between them. (22)

Issue 3

Magnificent Nights 3 has 158 pages and is a mixed pairing slash zine. Stories in this issue are set in the Old West and ATF Denver universes. The original submission deadline was July 2005.

• Boxers or Briefs (by Angie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). A question on Buck's mind leads to some interesting revelations. (11)
• Southern Comfort (by Angie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "Boxers or Briefs." A night out on the town. (6)
• Let It Snow (by Jade) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). There's nothing wrong with a little snow. (2)
• In the Sharing (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin, Josiah). When Josiah learns the truth about his teammates' relationship, it pulls up some painful memories. (12)
• Missing You (by Jade) ATF Denver (Ezra/Vin). Ezra's heading undercover, but wants to make it easier for Vin. (4)
• In My Arms Again (by Jade) ATF Denver (Ezra/Vin), a sequel to "Missing You." Vin gets a gift from Ezra. (2)
• Amazed (by Jade) ATF Denver (Ezra/Vin), a sequel to "In My Arms Again." Ezra gets a gift from Vin. (2)
• Lessons (by The Tenth Muse1) Old West (Buck/JD). Buck decides to teach JD a lesson, and gets one of his own. (14)
• Swimming Hole (by The Tenth Muse1) Old West (Buck/JD). Buck and JD are at the swimming hole and some secrets are revealed. (5)
• Coming Clean (by Amy) Old West (Josiah/Vin). Vin's fantasies come to light. (5)
• Vocis Angelus (by Susie Burton) Old West (Josiah/Vin). Josiah's fantasies come to light. (13)
• Prejudice (by Tarlan) Old West (Chris/Nathan, Chris/Vin). One night in a small town takes two interesting twists, first Chris and Nathan find themselves sharing a bed, and then Chris is captured and nearly lynched. But Larabee's life take another turn, one of the worse, when he is purchased by a man who only has one thing on his mind... (72)

Issue 4

Magnificent Nights 4 is 171 pages and is a mixed pairing slash zine. Stories in this issue are set in the Old West and ATF Denver universes. NOTE! All of these stories have appeared, or are currently available, on-line.

• Empirical Research (by Helen Adams) Old West (Buck/Ezra). A conversation take the two friends into uncharted waters. (14)
• Trial and Error (by Helen Adams) Old West (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "Emperical Research." The friends continue their exploration. (21)
• Cusality (by Helen Adams) Old West (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "Trial and Error." The friends discover that feels run deeper than first thought. (13)
• A Bottle of Rye (by Annie) Old West (JD/Vin, Buck/Chris). Chris and Buck get an eyeful when they come up on Vin and JD in the livery. (8)
• Getting at the Truth (by Angie) Old West (Ezra/Vin). The arrival of a woman in town disrupts the relationship between the gambler and the tracker. (11)
• Mirages and Memories (by Angie) Old West (Ezra/Chris), preslash. When Chris is hurt, Ezra must face his true feelings. (16)
• Staff Meeting (by Angie) ATF Denver (Buck/JD) Some staff meetings are more interesting than others. (5)
• You'll Think of Me (by Angie) ATF Denver (Ezra/JD). A stupid argument almost has tragic consequences. (8)
• Paint By Numbers (by Angie) ATF Denver (Ezra/JD), a sequel to "You'll Think of Me.". JD has a great evening planned. (4)
• Did You Hear That? (by Angie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). A late night visit to Buck's room has unexpected consequences. (8)
• Until Forever (by Angie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra, Chris/Vin). When tragedy strikes Buck's and Ezra's lives are changed forever, creating a ripple that is felt by all the members of Team Seven. (52)

Issue 5

Magnificent Nights 5 was published in 2008, is 144 pages and is a mixed pairing slash zine. Stories in this issue are set in the Old West and ATF Denver universes. All of these stories have appeared, or are currently available, on-line.

• You Can't Always Have What You Want (by JIN) Old West (Ezra/Vin), preslash. Ezra gets what he wants. (6)
• Fantasy (by Helen Adams) Old West (Ezra/Vin). The friends begin a new kind of relationship. (11)
• Smoke and Mirrors (by Tarlan) Old West (Chris/Ezra). Ezra is stalked. (4)
• Icing on the Cake (by Annie) Old West (JD/Vin). While making a cake the boys find time to play. (4)
• Dream Come True (by Helen Admas) Old West (Buck/Ezra). Ezra falls sick after helping when a fever sweeps through town. (10)
• Embarrassed (by Annie) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin), preslash. Buck has Chris thinking. (7)
• Not a Drop to Drink (by Annie) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin/Buck) Buck's not sure how he ended up in a threesome. (9)
• A New Beginning (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Ezra/Josiah). Ezra decides that it's time to act. (11)
• Friends and Lovers (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Ezra/Josiah), a sequel to "A New Beginning." Josiah is happy. (6)
• Table for Two (by Annie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). A dinner meeting takes an unexpected turn. (6)
• If the Shoe Fits (by Annie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "Table for Two." Ezra ends up in an unexpected place. (6)
• The Magic Man (by Annie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "If the Shoe Fits." Buck gives Ezra a lesson. (5)
• Monday Blues (by Annie) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra), a sequel to "The Magic Man." Ezra and Buck have a disagreement. (10)
• Helping Hand (by Annie) ATF Denver (Josiah/Vin), a missing scene from the Shattered AU. Vin turns to Josiah for some help. (10)
• Taking a Chance (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Buck/Chris/Ezra). Ezra gets an invitation. (5)
• Love Lesson (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Buck/Chris/Ezra), a sequel to "Taking a Chance." Ezra ends up getting a lesson. (9)
• Coming Clean (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Buck/Chris/Ezra), a sequel to "Love Lesson." The boys need to clean up. (8)
• Nothing More Than Feelings (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Buck/Chris/Ezra), a sequel to "Coming Clean." Relationship are built on feelings. (9)

Issue 6

Magnificent Nights 6 was published in 2010 and contains 144 pages. All of these stories have appeared, or are currently available, on-line.

• Junctures (by Farad) Old West (Josiah/Vin). A visit brings unexpected revelations for some of the seven. (28)
• Satin Sheets (by Helen Adams) Old West (Chris/Ezra). Traveling with Ezra turns out to have unintended consequences. (8)
• Conjured Affection (by Farad) Old West (Ezra/Vin). With Vin injured, Ezra finds he has an unexpected opportunity. (22)
• The Naked Truth (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Ezra/Nathan). Ezra feelings it's time Nathan had an opportunity to unwind. (6)
• To Scratch an Itch (by Annie) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin) Vin is in quite a state. (7)
• After School Special (by Helen Adams) ATF Denver (Buck/Ezra). Ezra comes looking for what Buck can provide. (8)
• Three Men in a Tub (by Annie) ATF Denver (Chris/Vin, Buck/Chris). When you get stuck in the tub you just know your friends will be there to help. (18)
• Kissing Him (by Annie) ATF Denver (JD/Vin, Chris/Vin). When Vin kisses JD, it stirs up all kinds of feelings in Chris. (21)
• Torques (by Farad) Escorts AU (Josiah/Vin). Josiah uses Vin in a way he never hoped he would. (27)