I Rewrote "Threads"

Always listen to your gut. Especially if it tells you that something's not right with the sci-fi story you posted. Also, if it tells you Chimay beats Budweiser any goddam day of the week, and to buy a case of it.

So, I rewrote "Threads", which is why it disappeared for the weekend. I probably didn't really have to. Some people liked it, others didn't think it flowed well. Honestly, I didn't either, and it's the first story I actually solicited comments on, to see if I was off the mark.

I like this version better. I had a very weak reason to cover up the insanity thing from the rest of the world, and after sitting on it for a few days, I decided to just rework it altogether. Perry mentioned that the government cover up aspect just didn't jive with the rest of the story, and others wanted more background from the captain. That seemed to be the best way to go once I accepted that a rewrite was in order.

As everyone knows, I am a huge fan of the old Terran Trade Authority books, particularly "Spacewrecks". I could easily write five or six stories from the ideas each page generates. I borrowed a bit of history from the series itself when I mentioned "The Laguna War", which all of the TTA books revolve around. They're a touch pricey nowadays, but if you get the chance to buy one for less than $30.00, do so. That is, if you're a sci-fi geekazoid like me.

Thanks everybody who chimed in about my story, I appreciate all your input.