Quantum Instability

Quantum Instability is a slash and het Quantum Leap anthology.
In 1993, this zine was listed on a flyer for Moon Magick Productions, which called it a "no frills" zine.
Quantum Fire Press published the first three issues, then furies ink (Susan Gibel) took over the next four. Finally, Closet Space Ltd. published the last issue. The zine ran for eight issues.
==Regarding Its Inception: On Its Way to a "Real Zine"==
==Issue 1==
Quantum Instability 1 was published in May 1993 and contains 50 pages. It has the subtitle, "Watching in the Darkness."
On the title page: "This is a no-frills zine. There is no art work, no editing, no fancy graphics." On the cover: "Experiment #1001" and "A Collection of Quantum Leap stories, from a variety of authors. WARNING: this does include material with a slash (Sam/Al) relationship. For adult, non-bigots only."
Excerpt: 
* 43 Light Years from Earth by Astrid Boötes (1)
* Winter of Lost Souls by J.R. (4)
* Night Duty by Theresa Kyle (6)
* Home Turf by Stacy D (10)
* The Moon, a Gentle Lady by Astrid Boötes (14)
* Research Project #2006-A: The Admiral & Dr. Beckett by Ziggy (17)
* The Watcher & the Watched by Leah S. (22)
* What Have I Done? by Gena Durrell (24)
* Beckett's Law of Quantum Inevitability by Kris Brown (35)
* Don't Ever Look Back by Leah S. (48)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Quantum Instability 2 was published in March 1994 and contains 50 pages.
It was subtitled "Sunset Scrutiny."
Excerpt: 
* Where I Belong by Astrid Boötes
* Something Special by Theresa
* The Last Leap by Gena Durrell 
* Full Circle by Elizabeth
* Carpe Diem by Leah S.
* Memories by Carol Zara
* Cassandra by J.R.
* Semper Fidelis by Leah S. 
* Jigsaw by Carol Zara
* No One Ever is to Blame by Stacy Doyle
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Quantum Instability 3 is undated and contains 78 pages. On the cover, "Falling Stars."
Excerpt: 
==Issue 4==
Quantum Instability 4 was published in May 1995 and contains 60 pages. It has the subtitle, "Show and Tell."
This issue was published by furies ink.
* Secrets Shared in the Night by Leah S. (1)
* One Man's Calling is Another Man's Flaw by J.D. Rush (4)
* Surprise! by Eros (12)
* Show and Tell Me More by Astrid Boötes (14)
* Pathway to Glory by Dale Hobgood (17)
* Southern Exposure by Carol Zara (27)
* Closer to Fire by Susan Gibel (31)
* And the Seasons, They Go Round by Kayleigh Elsen (40)
* Victory by Dale Hobgood (45)
* LoCs (58)
==Issue 5==
Quantum Instability 5 was published in 1996 and contains 97 pages.
This issue was published by furies ink.
==Issue 6==
Quantum Instability 6 was published in May 1996 and contains 68 pages. 
On the front cover: "Calavicci's Dilemma."
This issue was published by furies ink.
* Coming Out by Dana Kujan
* All at Sea by Coral Jay
* Desperation by Coral Jay
* other unknown content
==Issue 7==
Quantum Instability 7 was published in May 1997. It has the subtitle (and theme) "Please Mr. Postman."
This issue was published by furies ink.
* Ziggy's Field Day by Lisa Martin (1)
* A Mother's Love by Noel Goddard (Al receives a letter from his long lost mother.) (10)
* Mail Bonding by Carol Zara (17)
* Dear Albert by Carol Zara (24)
* Curiosity Killed the Cat by Leah S. (35)
* Vegas Vows by Eros (45)
* Return to Sender by Sue Walker (58)
* Leaving the Past Behind by Dale Hobgood & Susan Gibel (69)
==Issue 8==
Quantum Instability 8 was published in August 2003 by Closet Space Ltd..
It has the subtitle: "Risky Business." 
A copy can be found online here and a collection has been started here at AO3.
* Nothing is What it Seems by Noel Goddard (Al encounters Sam in an unusual setting.)
* Roses and Lovers by MJ
* Slacking Off on the Job by Minna Harper
* Dragons and Dreams by Xfphile
* Saving the World by Leah S
* Homecoming by Aerye
==References==
Category:Quantum Leap Zines
Category:1990s
Category:2003 Zines