The Seventh Wave A Phantom Menace Novel in Progress "Cheshire Moon" by Jim Bruckels; used pending permission Chapter Seventeen added March 27, 2004. The Seventh Wave FAQ Believe it or not, I've received enough mail asking the same questions that I think I can justify putting up an FAQ. The FAQ does contain spoilers, but no spoilers for future chapters. In other words - I won't post questions and answers about future events, or answers that would spoil the plot points yet to be revealed. So as of October 14, the questions relate to events through Chapter 15. This Alternate Universe Novel takes place at the same time as The Phantom Menace, but in a world where the Jedi have already been destroyed, and the Sith rule. An ancient prohibition against creating more than two Sith Lords has been completely disregarded. In this universe, there are pleasure slaves, seraglios (harems) and violence, as well as power and control issues, and vastly different characters than you might be used to. Please consider this your warning. This novel contains O/Other, Q/Other and Q/O/Other scenarios. It also contains angst, drama, and first-time themes. Many thanks to the alpha/beta readers who have given this novel the benefit of their experience, sharp eyes and insight over the past couple of years: blapin, Lilith, Pumpkin, Rina, Alyosha, Beth, Kimdy, Catnip, Gwendolen, Amber, Robin, kimberlite, and Vermilion Flame. I'd be lost without them! Thanks also to those folks who provided inspiration and encouragement when it was most needed: Kimdy, Keely, BlackRose, Wolfe, LaConstance, Emu, Pumpkin, Master Elayna, 'lion, Robin, Fi, Sharon, Catnip, kimberlite, cerasi and Namiko. Chapter One: Empire of the Senses - In a universe where the Sith have come to power, a ruler and a warrior meet, and find themselves drawn together. Chapter Two: Bound By the Invisible - The Regent finds himself drawn to his prisoner, and sets about conquering him. Chapter Three: Symbols of Fear - Qui-Gon begins his lessons in the giving of pleasure, Obi-Wan makes choices regarding his favorite slave and the boy who will one day rule Taganor, and there is a revelation about Qui-Gon's past. Chapter Four: Center of Fury -- Qui-Gon has an encounter with someone from his past, and the heir is in danger. Many emotions are revealed. Chapter Five: Powers Seen and Unseen -- Obi-Wan is given a gift from an unexpected source. The political situation becomes more complicated. Qui-Gon's anger grows. Chapter Six: Shadows and Reflections -- Valorum searches for information. Qui-Gon is taught, and descends deeper into his confusion and darkness. Includes new art by BlackRose Chapter Seven: Elements of Desire -- Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan reach a point of inevitability; another point of view gives new perspective. Chapter Eight: Chaos Descending -- Obi-Wan follows his heart. The Sith arrive. Chapter Nine: Edge of Darkness -- The Sith Lord reveals his true agenda. Obi-Wan turns away from the light. Chapter Ten: The Dark Tide -- Enemies emerge. A compromise is reached between Jinn and Kenobi. Chapter Eleven: Breaking Point - The Sith Lord and Kenobi have a confrontation; the Regent's favorite slave becomes a pawn for another, and the time comes for action. Chapter Twelve: Chrysalis - All paths lead to darkness for the Regent, who must make a fateful decision and carry it through. Obi-Wan's past is revealed. Chapter Thirteen: Eclipse - Anakin must make a choice. Sorrow comes as the group attempts to leave the planet. The balance of power shifts in many different ways. Chapter Fourteen - The parameters of the relationships begin to change as the group leaves Taganor and new bonds are formed. Chapter Fifteen - The struggle to adapt, to accept, and to move forward begins in earnest. Prophecies are examined. Chapter Sixteen - Allies are sought and truces are reached. Chapter Seventeen - New allies join the fight. Prophecies are interpreted. The enemy comes closer. Chapter Eighteen - coming soon Chapter Nineteen - coming soon Back to Main Page Back to Star Wars Fiction destina@ix.netcom.com