The Hand of Fate
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| K/S Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | The Hand of Fate |
| Author(s): | Sharon St. James |
| Date(s): | 1990? |
| Length: | |
| Genre: | slash |
| Fandom: | Star Trek: The Original Series |
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The Hand of Fate is a K/S story by Sharon St. James.
It was published in the print zine As I Do Thee #13.
Summary
"Unknown to Spock, a gypsy woman grants him the power to effect his best friend's life... which he does in some most unusual ways."
Reactions and Reviews
This was my favorite story in the zine. I confess I cringed slightly when it became obvious that it was a 'fortune teller' story, of which there have already been a number in K/ S. But I quickly forgot my disappointment and began enjoying it. The dialogue was excellently done—very fresh, crisp, and in-character. Humorous without being silly. (I just loved Spock's thought about the surgical tape. The thought was even more amusing than the act itself.) I also enjoyed the way McCoy kept stating the obvious, and Kirk and Spock sort of pretended not to hear him. This story didn't need a sex scene and I'm glad the author didn't try to force one in. As is, it was a very warm, pleasant, light-hearted read. [1]
I really had a problem with Kirk's reaction to Spock's ability to control his mind in this story. I'm not sure that it's in character for Kirk to have ever accepted such a thing—on any level. His freedom is far too precious for him. I also think that it would effect his self-image, and make him doubt his ability to command. On top of this, the mental association that Kirk had made in this story between Spock's powers and Gary Mitchell's, should have engendered a terrible state of conflict in Kirk. He should have been terrified of Spock, yet not want to feel that way because he needed Spock's comfort. The result would have been anxiety and worsening depression. It might have eventually resolved into K/S, but not as easily as Sharon engineered it. The story is much too facile. [2]
References
- ^ from The LOC Connection #7
- ^ from The LOC Connection #8