Daring Attempt

Daring Attempt is a slash Star Trek: TOS K/S anthology.
There are nine issues; an age statement (18+) was required for purchase, and some ads for issues contained the warning, "Some stories contain explicit sexual details so be forewarned!"
==Original Submission Request==
From a 1983 issue of Datazine: 
==Edgy==
From a fan discussion in 1999:
==Issue 1==
Daring Attempt 1 was published in 1984 and contains 182 pages. The back cover is by Vel Jaeger.
From the editorial, regarding the "still controversial nature of the concepts depicted in this zine: 
* Editorial (4)
* Lion's Share by Alayne Gelfand (6)
* 'Twas a Dream by Taerie Bryant (6)
* Only in the Dark of Night by A.T. Bush (7)
* The Game by Andrea Arat (14)
* Solution by Robin Hood (15)
* Our Little Secret by Jane Mailander (p. 16)
* Miscalculation by W.L.R. (16)
* Something Wicker This Way Comes by Vivian Gates (17) (Kirk and Spock are in a hot-air balloon, put there by the very superstitious natives of a low-tech planet. They're there without their clothes, any means of steering and and landing the vehicle. Sex ensues. "After some twisting and turning, they finally settled into new positions, each of them at one end of the two meter long, one meter wide basket, their legs tangled together in the middle. Kirk was just beginning to appreciate the warmth from Spock's thighs when he gave a sigh. He answered Spock's one eyebrow look of inquiry. "I have to piss."")
* The Lower Levels by Alled Navesih (22)
* Last Thoughts by Tere Ann Roderick (23)
* Vulcan Winter by W.L.R. (25)
* Beau Geste by Lynna Bright (26)
* The Right Stuff by Devery Helm (""This next dance is in your honor," the Avanian declared with pride. "You and..." He inclined his head toward Spock, "...your shipmate. We are fortunate that you are here for our festival since this dance can be performed only if true sworn companions are present." "Sworn... companions...?" echoed Kirk, the comment catching him off guard. "It celebrates the need," V'hir added in a reverent voice.") (27)
* Not Mine to Chance by Taerie Bryant (33)
* The Pale Night by Natasha Solten (34)
* No Other Choice by Crystal Ann Taylor ("He caressed her cheek, her lips, then slid his finger across the pulsing artery in her neck, watching with pleasure the expressions that flowed across her face. At that moment, she opened her lids half-way and beneath them her dark eyes held a look which startled Kirk. It reminded him of Spock and the commitment he had made to the Vulcan.") (35)
* The Three Elements by Natasha Solten (53)
* Trek III cartoon by Rathbone (54)
* Intercepted Transmission by Alled Navesih & Andrea Arat (55)
* Homecoming by W.L.R. (57)
* Reach Out by Patt (58)
* art by TACS (59)
* Beginning by Robin Hood (60)
* Dreams by Patt (60)
* In Confidence by Tere Ann Roderick (61)
* art by Paula Mathai (63)
* Midnight Savior by Alayne Gelfand (65)
* Kirk's Retraction by W.L.R. (66)
* art by Vel Jaeger (67)
* In the Wake of the Storm by Wendy Rathbone (p. 68)
* Rejection by Patt (69)
* Beneath the Stars by Andrea Arat (70)
* art by Paula Mathai (74)
* I Am First by Joy March Fox (76)
* Falling Star PART ONE by Alexis Fegan Black ("Black Hashi smiled into the darkness, lay on his back and laughed. "We're partners, Jim," he said, pulling the smaller man closer. "Partners in danger and death." "Damn you," Kirk whispered, eyes clenching shut as he felt Hashi's hand start to remove the shiny gold circus trunks. "Damn you, Hashi!" But the warmth spread through him. (Daring intrigue on the high trapeze and a glimpse of a dark Vulcan face in the crowd haunt Kirk's life in the alternate universe story.") (77)
* Trek III cartoon by Rathbone (85)
* San Francisco Soliloquy (86)
* Medical Report by Alled Navesih (88)
* Desires by Andrea Arat (89)
* Perfect Casting by A.T. Bush (""Commander Spock will be 'in command' of you when you are in the presence of the Klingons." Nogura was well aware of Kirk's commanding, irrepressible personality. "No problem, sir. I can work under Spock." Kirk realized the unintentional entendre only after it was out. A quick glance confirmed that Spock was mortified, but concealing it well. Thankfully, Nogura resisted comment and rose, adjourning the meeting.") (113)
* K/S by Robin Hood (130)
*art work by TACS (131)
* Peace in Vulcan Arms by Robin Hood (132)
* There are Smiles by Robin Hood (137)
*art by Vel Jaeger (138)
* Who Touches Dream by Alayne Gelfand (139)
* Silver Birds Against the Sky by Natasha Solten ("//If Edith Keeler had not died, Vulcan would have remained untouched. All this would still be... No, not all. The Federation's contact with Vulcan brought them many things as well as bringing the Federation knowledge. They should not remain untouched. We were meant to meet. And out of that merging... Spock. He's half human. How could I have forgotten? If Edith had lived, Spock would never have been born! Oh my g...//") (140)
* Magic by Patt (153)
* Touched and... by Robin Hood (154)
* art by TACS (155)
*Rite of Passage by Sharon F. (156)
* More Than a Brother by Rathbone (172)
* Heroes Often Fail by Wendy Rathbone ("I am not the pitying kind and I know Jim finds the emotion distasteful. "The past is dead only because you have killed it yourself," I say. He is caught between anger and despair and I want to but will not reach out to that. "What do you know?" he replies. "And who are you to tell me that?" "A man who has been offered a command of his own five times and turned it down to stay with you."") (173)
* art by Paula Mathai (174)
* Secrets by Alayne Gelfand (178)
* art by Vel Jaeger (179)
* A Darkling Plain, a Clash by Night by Meg Fine (180)
* art by TACS (181)
* Messanger by Dovya Blacque (182)
* Our Star Return by Rathbone (183)
Image:daring1art1.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Vel Jaeger
Image:daring1art2.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Paula Mathai, from Beneath the Stars
Image:daring1art3.jpg|inside art from issue #1, TACS, from No Other Choice
Image:daring1art4.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Paula Mathai, from In Confidence
Image:daring1art5.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Wendy Rathbone
Image:daring1art6.jpg|inside art from issue #1, TACS
Image:daring1art7.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Paula Mathai, from Heroes Often Fail
Image:daring1art8.jpg|inside art from issue #1, Vel Jaeger
====Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1====
==Issue 2==
Daring Attempt 2 is 149 pages long and was published in March 1985. 
The art is by TACS, Vel Jaeger, Dragon, Teresa Court, and WLR, Amason, Marthai, and Court.
* The Awakening by Meg Fine (5)
* Monument by Natasha Solten (6)
* Break Thou My Sanctuary by Janet Alyx (reprinted from Out of Bounds -- Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves) (a riff on The Prize) ("The gleaming film of human sweat on your body -- the sign of your water-rich planet -- was lovely but lethal; when you fainted and my heart contracted in spite of myself, I knew I had to take you out of their hands. I told myself that it was a whim, a freak, that I would release you...") (8)
* At Your Side by Alayne Gelfand (21)
* Survivors by Vivian Gates (""I have no need for a wife," Spock said. T'Pring's attention was on Spock as he spoke, but shifted as the door opened behind Spock. Captain Kirk, totally unclothed and wet from a shower, stepped in.") (23)
* An Act of Beaming by Natasha Solten (25)
* Rest and Relaxation by Jane Mailander (26)
* Virgins by Robin Hood ("Klath's voice pulled Kirk's attention. "Captain, you will remove your shirt." He waited, picking up a phaser when Kirk didn't move. "Now! Mr. Spock, you as well." A faint shiver traveled Kirk's body. Klath spoke again. "Embrace each other." Kirk's hazel eyes widened as his body stiffened. He wondered what Spock was thinking and his head turned slowly toward the Vulcan. His eyes opened more upon hearing Spock's deadly calm words: "Is there a particular manner you would prefer?"")(31)
* Night Scars by Natasha Solten (39)
* Around Any Corner by Alayne Gelfand ("James T. Kirk stared at his hands. The thick, rich red dripped slowly between his fingers, causing patterns of crimson lace to stain the pale green sand beneath him. He knelt on the deserted Varton beach next to the still form of Austin Masters, the cool breeze flipping his hair to and fro.") (40)
* A Memory of the Sea by Natasha Solten (63)
* Taboo by Natasha Solten (64)
* The Beginning by Ann Carver ("Spock locked eyes with Kirk for a moment, searching for something. Suddenly his expression softened. Releasing Kirk's wrist, he brought his hand up gently and touched a finger to Kirk's lips.") (68)
* True H/C by Robin Hood (73)
* A Place to Put Your Life by Robin Hood (73)
* Tormented by Jo Ann Sides (74)
* Golden Earring by A.T. Bush (76)
* In a Country Graveyard by Meg Fine (79)
* Requiem by Robin Hood (80)
* The Offer by Robin Hood (81)
* Thoughts on a Morning Muse by Sharon F (86)
* Cold by Andrea Arat (""When I arrived here, the sun had just set. The temperature, however, should remain level. I suggest we continue to conserve body heat," Spock said. Kirk's heart thumped sharply at that last statement. It sounded so ridiculous, like one of his crazy dreams. And Spock was so close -- too close. Suddenly Kirk was aware in a hypersensitive way of every single detail of Spock's body.") (88)
* Lust by Natasha Solten (101)
* Rare Intimacy by Andrea Arat (102)
* Stealing Dreams by Andrea Arat (102)
* If I Were to Tell You by Tere Ann Roderick ("Giving up on the idea of remaining in bed, Jim began to disengage himself from the bedclothes. After much kicking and twisting, Jim managed to propel himself from the bed -- onto the floor. Certain that his lover had heard the commotion, Kirk remained where he had fallen, waiting.") (103)
* Soul's Kiss by Alayne Gelfand (110)
* Forgive Me by Robin Hood (112)
* Visitor by Alayne Gelfand (113)
* Survivors by Alayne Gelfand (113)
* Nouveau Riche by Tere Ann Roderick (114)
* Salt to Sand by Natasha Solten (119)
* Recalled to Life, poem by Emily Ross (120)
* Ship's Night by Alayne Gelfand (121)
* Nightmares Tamed by Natasha Solten (122)
* Where Pain Fades by Natasha Solten (""Maybe we can help each other." Kirk jumped off the bed and began to pace. "A couple of years ago something very similar happened to me." "To what are you referring, Captain? What similar thing happened?" Spock asked, playing naive. They stared at each other for a long moment. Then Kirk walked toward the second bed and hopped upon it again. He broke the gaze and said, matter-of-factly, "Why, rape, of course."") (123)
* Healer by Cheryl Resnick (146)
* Darkness Visible by Natasha Solten (147)
* Vigil, poem by Kathy Resch (148) 
* Your K/S Horoscope, satirical (149)
Image:daringattempt2-1.jpg|inside page from issue #2, inside front cover
Image:daringattempt2-2.jpg|inside page from issue #2, Vel Jaeger
Image:daringattempt2-3.jpg|inside page from issue #2, sample text, title page
Image:daringattempt2-4.jpg|inside page from issue #2, Vel Jaeger
Image:daringattempt2-5.jpg|inside page from issue #2, sample text, title page
Image:daringattempt2-6.jpg|inside page from issue #2, Dragon
Image:daringattempt2-7.jpg|inside page from issue #2, title page, Caro Hedge 
Image:daringattempt2-8.jpg|inside page from issue #2, illo with text, Teresa Court
Image:daringattempt2-9.jpg|inside page from issue #2, Dragon
Image:daringattempt2-10.jpg|inside page from issue #2, Vel Jaeger
Image:daringattempt2-11.jpg|inside page from issue #2, TACs
Image:daringattempt2-12.jpg|inside page from issue #2, "Your Horoscope" (satirical)
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2===
 
 
==Issue 3==
Daring Attempt 3 was published in August 1985 and contains 153 pages. 
The art is by Brauna, C.A. Pierce, Dragon, and Gayle F.
* T'hy'la, poem by N.S. (possibly Natasha Solten) (2)
* Editorial (4)
* The Morning After, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (5)
* All That Glitters is Not Gold, poem by Jane Yambe (6)
* A Handful of Dust, poem by Dovya Blacque (7)
* Spring on Myradin 2, poem by Natasha Solten (20)
* The Marketplace/The Marketplace by Kathy Resch Author's summary: "AU. An embittered Kirk is disturbed by his obsession with one particular prostitute." — "Kirk reached toward the fastenings of his own clothes when suddenly, sensing something — sound, movement, he didn't know — he whirled. And stared in disbelief at a solid stone wall where a doorway had been only a moment before. Fury and fear blazed inside. "What the hell is going on here?" he demanded, taking a step toward the Vulcan. "Answer me!" he hissed, and then, seconds later, launched himself at the unresisting form." (21)
* Mind-Slaves, poem by Natasha Solten (25)
* In the Morning Light, poem by Jane Mailander (26)
* First Thoughts, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (28)
* Delusions of Grandeur by Andrea Arat ("Spock swung out and hit someone in the chest. He heard a curse as the man staggered back. "Jim!" he called. "Here, Spock." Kirk's voice came from the end of the corridor. "Here. You're all right. Come to me." The walls started to tumble and the floor undulated. Spock saw a faint glow, then Kirk's figure materialized. Kirk wore only black Starfleet uniform pants and he held his bare arms out to Spock. "Spock," he called. "I'm here." Now the walls were melting but Kirk stood unwavering, reaching with both arms. Spock jogged toward him. "Jim... help..."") (29)
* Bridges, poem by Dovya Blacque (37)
* Lost Time, poem by Rachel Abbot (38)
* Forbidden Shrine, poem by Natasha Solten (38)
* One More Night by Mary Woodruff ("Spock strode to the bed and effortlessly slipped between the covers. His leg brushed against Kirk's bare thigh and he started at the contact. Kirk grinned. "Sorry, Spock. Guess I'm used to sleeping this way. In the altogether. Just a minute and I'll..." Spock touched him lightly on the arm. "That will not be necessary, Captain. It does not bother me."") (39)
* First Time, poem by Rachel Abbot (44)
* Yearnings, poem by Rachel Abbot (44)
* The Question, poem by Donna Rose Vanderlaan (45)
* The Answer, poem by Donna Rose Vanderlaan (45)
* Protestations, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (47)
* Really, Doctor? poem by M.E.B. (48)
* Enslaver, Enslaved by A.T. Bush ("The dungeon, despite the glowing forge, was too cool, with a cold draft gusting erratically, causing the torches and fire to flicker, throwing huge, scary shadows onto the walls. Despite the great fatigue in his arms, Kirk attempted to relieve the pressure on his wrists, fearing the loss of circulation in his hands would eventually result in irreparable damage. The chains clanked softly with his feeble movement. "Ah... so you have awakened at last."") (49)
* Bonded, poem by Andrea Arat (61)
* Empty Rooms, poem by Kathy Resch (62)
* To Whom It May Concern, poem by C.A. Pierce (63)
* Reply, poem by C.A. Pierce (70)
* To Speak My Heart, poem by Donna Rose Vanderlaan (79)
* Brave Captain, poem by Robin Hood (80)
* Faster Than Love, poem by Andrea Arat (81)
* Anticipations, poem by Rachel Abbot (85)
* What are Friends For? by Ann Carver (86)("Spock was no longer sleeping. He had awakened from his nightmare at the feel of McCoy's hand. Lying quietly, eyes closed, he allowed himself to enjoy that gentle touch. "Doctor McCoy," he whispered softly. "I thought you were asleep, Spock." "Doctor," Spock continued, "do you remember when you lectured me about not knowing the agonies and ecstasies of love? I understand now." "I never meant for you to learn like this," McCoy replied sadly.") (86)
* Selayan Mists, poem by Robin Hood (114)
* My Word is My Bond, poem by Robin Hood (115)
* There Before the Ice, poem by Natasha Solten (119)
* A Pale Horse, poem by Robin Hood (120)
* Forget, poem by Mary Woodruff (121) 
* A Rare and Beautiful Light by Natasha Solten (""Spock," Kirk said, as they sipped some after-dinner wine. "Can I ask you a personal question?" Spock closed his eyes in assent. "Of course." "I just wondered if you... if you said good-bye to Leila today." Spock took a deep breath, held it, then let it out slowly. "She will not see me."") (122)
* The Other Side of Paradise, poem by Jane Yambe (127)
* Romulan Code, Romulan Regrets, poem by Jessica Daigneault (128)
* Stone, poem by Natasha Solten (134)
* Gone Before, poem by Robin Hood (135)
* The Dawn of a New Beginning by Louise Pacheco ("When my tongue touched his the memory went cold, as did the kiss, and I abruptly pulled away. And the look of hope I had seen in Jim's eyes seconds earlier now turned to excruciating pain. "No! You remembered! Tell me you remembered!" he cried, clutching my shoulders so hard it hurt. After a moment's silence I spoke in a hushed whisper, knowing the truth would hurt him deeply. "Yes, I remembered something. But it is gone now, and I do not understand its significance."") (136)
* Limbo, poem by Natasha Solten (149)
* Broken Sword, poem by Jane Yambe (150)
* Healers, poem by Dovya Blacque (151)
Image:daring3-1.jpg|inside page from issue #3
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===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3===
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Issue 4==
Daring Attempt 4 was published in January 1986 and contains 150 pages. 
The front cover is by Marilyn Cole, back cover by Jacquelyn Zoost.
The art is by Marilyn Cole, Jacquelyn Zoost, Dragon, Kym Hansen, Anja Gruber, Shellie Whild, C.A. Pierce, Teresa Court, Gene Delapenia, Caren Parnes, Gayle F, and Vel Jaeger.
The editor wrote about the contents, and a contest in which the first prize was $10.00, second prize was $5.00, and third prize was "honorable mention: 
* Stranger Stars by Natasha Solten (5)
* The Game by Donna Rose Vanderlaan (""The rules are," Kirk said, "you can ask any three questions, you have to answer, and you have to tell the truth. Also, whatever is revealed cannot be repeated outside the group." "I do not feel divulging things of a personal or intimate nature would have any merit, nor be considered fun," Spock insisted. "At least try it once. I'm so bored here! If I had any idea we'd get stuck for days on this muddy rock I'd have certainly brought the chess set!"") (6)
* Freedom by Athene Silvana (18)
* Battle Weary by Athene Silvana (18)
* First Touch by Alta (20)
* Innocence Lost by Alta (20)
* In Dreams by Taerie Bryant (20)
*Three Simple Words by Meg Fine (21)
* From a Medusan View by Alta (22)
* Storm by Robin Hood (23) ("I heard wind screeching through my ears and couldn't believe them. This couldn't be happening. A cutting gust sliced through me and my body reacted when you spoke your bladed words. I shivered. "I am leaving, Jim. I must, for you have come too close to my life."")
* Leaving by Alta (24)
* Everywhere by Rachel Abbot (25)
* Wishes of No One Important by Linda Frankel (127)
* Sanctuary by Nataha Solten (28)
* Love Poem by Taerie Bryant (28)
* Dragon-Meld by Matthew James and Elizabeth Leicester ("Spock tried to reach for Kirk again, but Kirk continued to grip his wrists. "Will it help you to hold me?" Kirk asked. "Do you need a mind-meld? Tell me what to do, Spock!" He let Spock go. The Vulcan grabbed Kirk's upper arms and his vise like grip tightened. Kirk winced with pain before Spock loosened slightly. //Spock!// Kirk called with his mind. //Spock, answer me! What's wrong? What happened?// But there was no answer. It was as though their bond was blocked.") (29)
* Ice Wall by Rachel Abbot (41)
* Anniversary Offerings by M.E.B. (43)
* Too Many Zines by Donna Rose (44)
* Traitor on the Bridge by C.A. Pierce (45)
* Now and Always by Rachel Abbot ("We would both be off duty in a few seconds. I decided to get Spock in my room and flat out ask for what I wanted. As I made my decision I found myself once again staring at the line of Spock's genitals and thighs under the black pants. My gaze rose and a faint blush colored my cheeks as I met Spock's quizzical stare.") (46)
* Hindsight by Natasha Solten (49)
* The Tempest by Robin Hood (50)
* Proud Men by Robin Hood (50)
* Brittle Glass by Robin Hood (52)
* Denial by Natasha Solten (52)
* Three O'Clock in the Morning by Andrea Arat and Alexis Fegan Black ("The dark Kirk mumbled. "Make him go away. I hate him." "You don't know what you're saying," the other Kirk said. He leaned closer to his other's face. "Spock is our dearest friend, remember?" The dark Kirk's breath shook. "Not mine!" His mouth twisted. "I don't want him to see me. Make him go! You're Spock's friend. I'm not. I'm the one everyone's ashamed of. I have no friends."") (53)
* Hope for Fire by Natasha Solten (79)
* Command by Natasha Solten (80)
* Symbols of Gol by Natasha Solten (80)
* Under Dark by Natasha Solten (81)
* Night Song by Natasha Solten (81)
* Sand of Dreams by Natasha Solten (83)
* Dark-Meld by N.S. (possibly Natasha Solten) (84)
* Haiku by Kathy Resch (86)
* Virgin by Kathy Resch(86)
* Wandering Path by Rachel Abbot (86)
* To Catch a Spy by A.T. Bush ("Spock gritted his teeth and readjusted the instrument. The earplug comm set wobbled dangerously as he shook his head in frustration. Unfortunately, it was reporting the negative results from the other stations. Spock swiveled his chair to stare at the flat-line readout of Kirk's special shoe-detector. Kirk had assured him that no civilized beings would take a captive's shoes! He had been proven utterly wrong. Anyone only mildly cognizant of the plethora of Federation technological devices would know that Kirk was 'bugged' from head to toe.") (87)
* Wind in the Valley by Robin Hood (112)
* K/S One and K/S Two by Jean Schnedler (113)
* A Confounded Nuisance by Jane Mailander (115)
* Awaiting Transport by Natasha Solten (117)
* Eulogy by Tere Roderick (118)
* Day and Night by Ann Carver (119)
* Star-Fallen by Natasha Solten (120)
* The Eagle's Perch by Natasha Solten (""Did you feel anything?" the prosecutor asked. Suddenly the memory came back full force. Spock felt all the blood drain from his face. The bond between himself and Kirk snapped. Nausea brought an unfamiliar liquid warmth to his eyes. "I felt it all," he managed to say to the court. "Hopeless..." He closed his eyes as the room began to darken and, as though outside his body, saw himself slump forward onto the arm of the witness chair. "Spock." Soothing hands, cool and firm, caressed his forehead.") (122) 
* Prisoner by Kathy Resch (150)
 
 Image:daring4poem.jpg| from issue #4, poetry (Solten) and art (Pierce) 
Image:daring4art1.jpg| from issue #4, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring4art2.jpg| from issue #4, Vel Jaeger
Image:daring4art3.jpg| from issue #4, Caren Parnes, page 121 -- "Caren Parnes has captured Spock perfectly in his familiar pose of meditation. Hands steepled carefully before him, dark robe accenting his gleaming hair and obsidian eyes. I think the eyes are what do it for me. As he looks slightly downward, no definition shows -- just blackness.	This likeness is better than a photo -- it’s filled with mystery. What are the thoughts behind those dark lashes? What has prompted his ritualistic pose? I believe he’s thinking of love." from The K/S Press #38 
Image:daring4art4.jpg| from issue #4, C.A. Pierce
Image:daring4art5.jpg| from issue #4, Anja Gruber
Image:daring4art6.jpg| from issue #4, Dragon
Image:daring4art7.jpg| from issue #4, Marilyn Cole, page 64 -- "An extremely provocative portrait of Kirk in fully unzipped sickbay coveralls. A very well-endowed Kirk -- not quite fully revealed, but most suggestive and erotic! The more you look the more your blood pressure rises! Tempting might be a word for it. Sexy definitely is. This what you maybe call a line drawing, but both face and body are accurate and convey their message very well." from The K/S Press #38 
Image:daring4art8.jpg| from issue #4, Theresa Court
Image:daringattempt4-1.jpg|from issue #4, Vel Jaeger
Image:daringattempt4-2.jpg|from issue #4, Dragon
Image:daringattempt4-3.jpg|from issue #4, Anja Gruber
Image:daringattempt4-4.jpg|from issue #4, Anja Gruber
Image:daringattempt4-5.jpg|from issue #4, Anja Gruber
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4===
==Issue 5==
Daring Attempt 5 was published in April 1986 and has 173 pages. 
The art is by Marilyn Cole, Jacquelyn Zoost, Shellie Whild, Caro Hedge, Pat Friedman, C. A. Pierce, Dragon, and Ann Mara Crouch. 
From the editorial: 
* Thinking, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (5)
* By The Stone Ezel by Linda Frankel ("One summer years ago a young Cadet Kirk roomed with a Klingon named Kumara at a special Starfleet training camp designed to promote peace between the diverse peoples of the galaxy. Now Captain Kirk faces Commander Kumara in a diplomatic but deadly struggle to bring peace between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. It becomes a more personal battle for Kirk, however, who must deal with past memories of an intimate relationship with Kumara who still loves him. Kirk, unable to return the Klingon's affections, is torn between duty and a promise made in the idealism of youth. Also, his powerful but unconfessed love for Spock serves to further complicate matters in this moving novella of adventure, intrigue and love.") (6)
* To Kumara, poems by Linda Frankel (38)
 
* Sealed Tape: A Dart Meant for Me by Linda Frankel (44)
* Personal Log: Overcoming Doubts by Linda Frankel (49)
* Sealed Tape: Until Next Meeting by Linda Frankel (51)
* Stranger, poem by Kathy Resch (52)
* Green Mist, poem by Robin Hood (54)
* The Birthday Blues: 7 Year Itch by Monica Voile (55)
* In This Eye, poem by Alayne Gelfand (62)
* Ecstasies, Miseries, and Broken Rules by S/K (63)
* Convictions, poem by Dovya Blacque (75)
* Frozen Night, poem by Athene Silvana (76)
* The Rep by Greggia Seta (77)
* Affection, poem by Andrea Arat (83)
* Haiku #3 by Kathy Resch (84)
* Falling Star, Part 2 by Alexis Fegan Black ("Part I, which appears in DA #1, introduces Jim Kirk and his partner Hashi as circus performers in a dangerous trapeze act. The sadistic Hashi, Kirk's roommate and former lover, continues to threaten Kirk who actively fears for his life as the next death-defying performance approaches. The prophet Rangu has already warned him that this act will be his last. Will he stay and continue to goad Hashi into killing him? And just whose unknown but familiar presence does he keep sensing nearby? Dark eyes in a crowd of people, whispers of past memories haunt him as he climbs toward the trapeze platform that may lead to his death.") (85)
* Night Dark Eyes, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (107)
* Defenda Est, poem by Twyla J. Peacock (108)
* Still Eyes, poem by Dovya Blacque (110)
* The Sixteenth Year of Icor by C. A. Pierce (""The Icor," Spock said, "is for remembering the Tas't'zet, which is the sustaining of the Vulcan Set-Katra; the Hall of Ancient Thought. If each Vulcan, in his own 16th year of Icor, does not perform this necessary function, then in the next Great Tirn a weakening of the structure would occur, resulting in the loss and total destruction of the Tas't'zet and the Set-Katra, and most probably , following the next Grand Ic'the'le, the death of the Vulcan race, in toto." "Are you sure, Jim, that you wanna bond with a guy who counts his life in Icors?" McCoy asked. Spock deigned to glance at the doctor, though it was just beginning to sink in concerning how little humans really knew about the more personal side of Vulcan life; the rituals, beliefs, mysticism, religion.") (111)
* Haiku, by Natasha Solten (124)
* Tears in the Desert by Robin Hood ("You are my friend, and this is not proper." The words were jerked from Spock as if from his soul. "Why isn't it?" Kirk asked. "God, Spock. I love you!" There! The words hung in the air leaving both men strangely breathless. "Captain," Spock said with a quiver in his throat, "there is an intermix formula..."") (125)
* Adding, Subtraction, poem by Robin Hood (130)
* Rites of Spring, poem by Jane Mailander (131)
* Reverie After an Interesting Day by Tere Ann Roderick (135)
* Flute De Pan, poem by Andrea Arat (138)
* For One Who Walks a Step Behind, poem by Natasha Solten (139)
* Risks, poem by Dovya Blacque (140)
* The Choice Debated, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (141)
* Fogged Glass, poem by Robin Hood (142)
* The Ultimate Friend by Charlotte Frost (143)
*Destiny, poem by Jean M. Schnedler (152)
* Mistress, poem by Athene Silvana (153)
* Dream of Sand, poem by Natasha Solten (154)
* Moonlighting by Wendy Rathbone ("Mr. Reelo Sar'da'nol, one of the most admired and valued artists in the galaxy, makes Mr. Spock an offer he cannot refuse: he would like to use Spock as the subject of one of his paintings. Though Spock has admired Reelo's critically acclaimed work for several years, the prospect of posing for him is completely out of the question. Reelo paints only nudes.") (155)
* On the Edge, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (172)
* Afterward, poem by Jean M. Schedler (173)
Image:daring5-1.jpg|inside page from issue #5, poem by Robin Hood
Image:daring5-2.jpg|inside page from issue #5, poem by Tere Ann Roderick, illo by C.A. Pierce
Image:daring5-3.jpg|inside page from issue #5, illo by Dragon
Image:daring5-4.jpg|inside page from issue #5, illo by Dragon
Image:daring5-5.jpg|inside page from issue #5, illo by Dragon, poem by Jane Mailander
Image:daring5-6.jpg|inside page from issue #5, sample text
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5===
==Issue 6==
Daring Attempt 6 was published in July 1986 and contains 154 pages. 
The art is by Chris Soto, Marilyn Cole, C.A. Pierce, Shellie Whild, Jacqueline Zoost, Phyliss Amason, WLR, Dragon, and Jody Zweserijn. Much of the art features long-haired Spocks and long-haired Kirks.
The stories in this issue were eligible for a writing contest sponsored by the editor. In issue #7, the editor announces the winners along with their cash prizes.
** First Place: Dream Merchant by Dovya Blacque ($25)
** Dawn of the Phoenix by C.A. Pierce ($10)
** Third Place, Honorable Mention, tie: Lonely Dreamer by Charlotte Frost and Memoirs of James T. Cougar by "Tiberius Tomcat" who was revealed to be Linda Frankel
* Child of Fire, poem by Natasha Solten (2)
* Dawn of the Phoenix by C.A. Pierce ("Spock's shuttle crash lands on an alien planet. Seriously injured and suffering from amnesia, Spock is found and cared for by an intelligent cat-being. Will Kirk and crew find Spock before the Klingons do? Can they save the intelligent cat-beings from senseless slaughter?") (7)
* Fire-Night, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (24)
* The Memoirs of James T. Cougar by Tiberius Tomcat (revealed in "Daring Attempt" #7 to be Linda Frankel) ("Well, you see, Bones, it all started with that cat Mage from the planet Bast. I had heard about the goings on in the Bast Temples. They have these wonderfully obscene orgiastic rites in honor of the Goddess Bast, or so runs the scuttlebutt. But no one ever told me that one of their Mages could teleport without a transporter directly into my offices in Starfleet HQ...") (25)
* Cat-Love, poem by Natasha Solten (37)
* Contest Entry by Jane Mailander ("//Spock. You are aware, of course, that I am going to kill you as soon as I'm out of this mess.// The captain of the ENTERPRISE paused for a moment. //Actually, it'll be easier to kill you as I am now. Nice sharp claws, fangs, the works...// //And if you kill me now,// the Vulcan added lightly, relieved, //you will have to remain in your present shape for an uncomfortable span of time, until another Vulcan decides to voluntarily meld with a Terran panther who believes itself to be a starship captain.//") (38)
* To Taste the Wine, poem by Sandee Maxwell (40)
* Lonely Dreamer by Charlotte Frost ("He pushed his long, thick hair back behind his shoulders. The red Vulcan sun had disappeared from the horizon, and he strained his eyes in an attempt to find the elusive animal. He was sure it could not have left the outcropping of rocks without him seeing it. Now, just a meter away, he reached out with a trembling hand. His fingers came into contact with the soft, furry coat, and the animal turned its head in his direction, as though surveying him.") (41)
* Walls, poem by Romilly Kerr (55)
* Untitled Poem by Shellie Whild (55)
* No Other Friend, poem by Romilly Kerr (55)
* Poem Left by a Case of Antique Books, poem by Andrea Arat (56)
* The Last Day, poem by Romilly Kerr (57)
* When He Will Leave Me, poem by Natasha Solten (58)
* The Loss of Light, poem by Andrea Arat (59)
* The Ungrateful Heart, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (60)
* Divided We Fall, poem by Karn Wills (61)
* Acceptance, poem by Meg Fine (62)
* Beauty and the Beast by Ursula Tulle ("Kirk was wading in an unusually deep 'puddle' of windblown summit-sand when he rounded a towering boulder and came upon the most startling sight ever to behold. For a stunned moment he forgot to breathe. Spock sank his fingertips into the furry chest and scratched vigorously. The loud rumbling purrs of contentment vibrated against his bare hip where the great cat leaned...") (64)
* The Talent by Jenny Star ("Name's Gypsy. I'm an enchantress. Naw, not like all that Camelot bullshit with Merlin and all. Listen. Next to me, that Merlin was a no count, limp-wristed wimp. A real amateur. I, Jack, am the genuine article.") (72)
* The Dream Merchant by Dovya Blacque ("It took another moment for Spock to decipher his never used knowledge of the language. "Dream Merchant", the sign read. "Come in, young man. You are looking for a dream, are you not? You have come from the stars to find a dream," Gjinka told Spock. "You are very curious... about everything... and have come to find that which you have never known before." You claim to sell dreams?") (81)
* King of the Gypsies, poem by Dovya Blacque (106)
* Fyan, poem by Dovya Blacque (106)
* Catnip by Robin Hood (""I'm sorry to have to remind you, Spock, of something I know you'd just as soon never think of again, but... I have to." "I know... Jim." Kirk tried to make it easier. "You'd been on Drraln for how long before... the effect began to take a hold of you, and was it just you?"") (107)
* Two Halve, poem by Sandee Maxwell (115)
* Play, poem by Tere Ann Roderick (117)
* Seeing is Believing, poem by Shellie Whild (117)
* No Price Too High by Carol Pierce (118)
* With Fate Conspire by Rachel Abbot (146)
* Dazzle, poem by Robin Hood (143)
* Yours Forever, poem by Sandee Maxwell (144)
* You and I, poem by Shellie Whild (154)
* Wild One, poem by Robin Hood (155)
Image:daring6-1.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Dragon
Image:daring6-2.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring6-3.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring6-4.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring6-5.jpg|inside page from issue #6, C.A. Pierce
Image:daring6-6.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Shellie Whild
Image:daring6-7.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring6-8.jpg|inside page from issue #6, Shellie Whild
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6===
==Issue 7==
 
Daring Attempt 7 was published in January 1987 and contains 158 pages. Front cover by Gayle F and back cover by Dragon. 
Art by Gayle F, Dragon, Shellie Whild, Jacquelyn Zoost, Kym, Caro Hedge, C.A. Pierce, Jody Zweserijn, and Anja Gruber.
From the editorial: 
* The King of Wands, poem by Natasha Solten (2)
* Loving Free, poem by Tere Roderick (6)
* A Shower of Rust by Robin Hood ("Sometimes a meld is the only way to express yourself…if you’re a tongue-tied Vulcan.") (7)
* Real Love, poem by Taerie Bryant (12)
* Dialogue, poem by Elizabeth Leicester (14)
* Jealousy, poem by Judi (15)
* Meant to Fly, poem by Linda Frankl (16)
* Letters From Mother by Gene Delapenia ("Not everyone who serves in Starfleet is a hero. And people do have to eat.") (17)
* Guardian, poem by N.S. (possibly Natasha Solten) (19)
* Shattered Dreams, poem by Anne K. Monnig 20)
* One More Look by Roberta ("It is the night before Spock's funeral, and there are things left unsaid and undone.") (21)
* Lessons and Lovers by Charlotte Frost ("The captain and his first officer are lovers and have agreed upon some ground rules concerning sexual fidelity. Then Jim Kirk changes the game.") (23)
* Guardian, poem by Taerie Bryant (23)
* Cities in the Rain, poem by Taerie Bryant (24)
* Step in Faith, poem by Tere Roderick (32)
* Autographs by Roberta ("An embarrassing notice appears on the bulletin board in the main rec room.") (33)
* The Dream, poem by Fiona James (34)
* Isosceles by Zoey Brook ("In a plan to stop the Romulans from going back in time to change Vulcan's past, the Enterprise falls through a "tear" in the space/time continuum and meets the Master...a longhaired, emotional enigma that could pass for Spock's twin.")(37)
* In Memory, poem by Taerie Bryant (74)
* Eyes, poem by Alta (75)
* The Emperor, poem by Natasha Solten (76)
* The Knight of Swords by Natasha Solten (78)
* David, poem by Judi (86)
* Sad Song, poem by Tere Roderick (87)
* Dark Glance, poem by Robin Hood (88)
* How To Make A Doctor Beg by Ursula Tulle ("Perhaps the doctor has goaded his Vulcan friend just once too often.") (90)
* The Bounty Hunters by Susie Gordon ("When Admiral Kirk steals a Federation starship a reward of 35.000 credits is offered for his capture. After all the facts have become known the reward is rescinded, however not everyone gets the news. Two days after the fal tor pan James Kirk disappears.") (96)
* Nocturne, poem by Jane Mailander (105)
* Funeral with Bagpipes, poem by Linda Frankl (106)
* Final Acceptance by Anja Gruber ("The loss of three crewmen hits the captain hard and makes him wonder why he's in space in the first place. Then Spock takes him to the observation room and shows him.") (107)
* Eye of the Storm, poem by Robin Hood (114)
* Evening, poem by Taerie Bryant (115)
* Ghost of My Love, poem by Taerie Bryant (115)
* To Be a Vulcan, poem by Alta (116)
* A Gathering of Nights, poem by Taerie Bryant (118)
* Left Behind by Yvonne DeChine ("Spock and McCoy are far away from the Enterprise for training when pon farr comes. And Spock's soon-to-be-bondmate is not available.") (119)
* The Last, poem by Alta (136)
* Perchance to Dream, poem by Karn Wills (138)
* Skinny-Dipping, poem by Anne K. Monnig (138)
* Mindsifting by Natasha Solten ("Spock is trying to write his report about the mission to Organia, and especially about his experience under the mindsifter. How much should he reveal? How much should he withhold? How much should he share with Jim?") (148)
* Ashes, poem by Taerie Bryant (157)
* The Magician, poem by Natasha Solten (159)
Image:daringattempt7-1.jpg|inside issue #7, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daringattempt7-2.jpg|inside issue #7, C.A. Pierce
Image:daringattempt7-3.jpg|inside issue #7, a long-haired Kirk by Gayle F
Image:daringattempt7-4.jpg|inside issue #7, illo by Shellie Whild, poem by Tere Ann Roderick
Image:daringattempt7-5.jpg|inside issue #7, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daringattempt7-6.jpg|inside issue #7, poem by Jane Mailander, illo by Shellie Whild
Image:daringattempt7-7.jpg|inside issue #7, a long-haired Kirk by Dragon
Image:daringattempt7-8.jpg|inside issue #7, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daringattempt7-9.jpg|inside issue #7, artist is Dragon, also used as the cover of Charisma #4
Image:daringattempt7-10.jpg|inside issue #7, sample text
Image:daringattempt7-11.jpg|inside issue #7, Jody Zweserijn
Image:Loving Free by Tere AnnaRoderickn 1.jpg|inside issue #7, Poem by Tere Roderick
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7=== 
==Issue 8==
Daring Attempt 8 was published in April 1987 and contains 173 pages. It was edited by JoAnne. 
The art is by Marilyn Cole,Dragon, Sarah B. Leonard, Sherry Veltkamp, Shellie Whild, Jacquelyn Zoost, Caro Hedge, and Jody Zweserijn. 
NOTE: This appears on the publisher's website's table of contents for this zine, but doesn't appear in the zine itself: TORY by Mary Suskind Lansing ("A slice of life story that takes place in the later years of Kirk's and Spock's lives together along with their pet, an Irish wolfhound who is twice the size of an ordinary human.")
From the editorial: 
* At First Sight by Natasha Solten ("The first day Kirk takes command of the ENTERPRISE he's surprised upon meeting his Vulcan First Officer that his admiration for him and his accomplishment is mutual. At first sight, both are more than intrigued with the other; in fact, they hit if off quite well... literally!") (7)
* The Dark is a Fire, poem by Natasha Solten (35)
* As It Should Be by Charlotte Frost (37)
* Our Dream by Donna Vanderlaan (43)
* Four of Cups, poem by Linda Frankel (45)
* It Isn't Easy, story by Yvonne DeChine (46)
* My Love, He Is..., poem by Shellie Whild (52)
* Webs of Hope, poem by Donna Rose Vanderlaan (53)
* Sweet Fire, story by Robin Hood ("Kirk and Spock discuss their friendship and how they felt about one another's personal lives before they discovered their love for each other.") (54) 
* As Shadows Fall, poem by Sandee Maxwell (58)
* Dark Memories, poem by Sandee Maxwell (58)
* The Cold Lands, a novella by Romilly Kerr ("When their shuttle crash lands on the planet Oroscon, Kirk and Spock are caught and imprisoned by an alien ruler fearful that their strangeness will contaminate his mid-20th century society. While in the prison, Kirk and Spock must put up with not only the prisoners but each other as well as their hopes for rescue waning and dependency on their friendship for survival deepening.") (60)
* Starcrossed, poem by Robin Hood (117)
* Cold Feet by Jenny Starr (119)
* Death on Display, poem by Linda Frankel (127)
* The Possessor, poem by Natasha Solten (128)
* To Catch a Swallow, fiction by Mary Suskind Lansing (130)
* Of Dark Places, a novella by Mary Kay Urbanski ("While Kirk struggles to survive in a dark cave which is the home of a terrifying alien animal, he experiences flashbacks recalling his friendship with Spock and the slow deepening of their feelings for one another. Meanwhile, Spock searches for his captain with an increasing awareness that Kirk is in immediate need of help and fearful that he will not reach his friend in time.") (141)
* Everything, poem by Cybel Harper (171)
* Vulcan Love Song, poem by Robert Cole (173)
Image:daring8-1.jpg| inside issue #8, from the story At First Sight
 Image:daring8-2.jpg| inside issue #8, from the story At First Sight -- Jacqueline Zoost 
 Image:daring8-3.jpg| inside issue #8, from the story At First Sight -- Sarah B. Leonard 
Image:daring8-4.jpg|inside issue #8, from the story Of Dark Places -- Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring8-5.jpg|inside issue #8, from the story Of Dark Places -- Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring8-6.jpg|inside issue #8, from the story Of Dark Places -- Dragon
Image:daring8-7.jpg|inside issue #8, Jacqueline Zoost 
Image:daring8-8.jpg|inside issue #8, from the story Of Dark Places -- Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring8-9.jpg|Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring8-10.jpg|Jacqueline Zoost, artist, De Ann Winter, poet
Image:daring8-11.jpg|Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring8-12.jpg|Jacqueline Zoost
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8===
==Issue 9==
Daring Attempt 9 was published in August 1987 and contains 198 pages. 
The art is by Dragon, Anja Gruber, Carol Hedge, Sherry Veltkamp, Shellie Whild, Jacqueline Zoost, and Jody Zweserijn. 
* The Waking by Charlotte Frost ("Kirk glanced sideways at his companion and smiles. It had been a rough four years since V'ger, but Spock looked better now than he ever had before. There was a maturity and a softening about the Vulcan, as well as a sense of contentment that Kirk had been afraid he'd never see.") (3) 
* Gift, poem by Jane Mailander (64) 
* The Hermit, poem by Natasha Solten (66) 
* Not Himself by Robin Hood (""Vulcans never lie, do they, Spock?" McCoy asked. "Seldom," the Vulcan snapped. Spock considered not continuing the conversation but his curiosity was gnawing at his innards. "Has he become enamored of a... man?" "Yep! And not a human to boot!"") (67)
* Meld, poem by Linda Frankel (70)
* Perchance to Dream by Cassandra (""Bones, I have this awful feeling that I've lost Spock, down here in my gut. That I'll never see him again. I went up to the bridge tonight and this feeling of overpowering loneliness came over me." "Are you afraid his mate will take him from you?" "I'm not sure, that may be a part of it. But there's more to it than that."") (71) 
* Start With Shadows, poem by Natasha Solten (83) 
* Keeping Secrets, poem by Natasha Solten (84) 
* The Five of Coins, poem by Natasha Solten (86) 
* A Shadow from the Past by Debbie Cummins ("Spock reached out and brushed the tousled hair from his brow. When Kirk slept like this, his face smooth and unlined, the recalcitrant hair that forever seemed to dangle across his brow, he looked no more than a child. Spock watched him sleep as he had watched him so many nights before, as if fearful that, if he looked away, the captain would vanish like a mirage...") (87) 
* The Nine of Coins, poem by Natasha Solten (120) 
* The Seven of Cups, poem by Natasha Solten (122) 
* Memories of Long Ago, or, A Guided Tour by Donna Rose Vanderlaan ("Kanessa Simpert turned the corner and saw the large white building that was the Starfleet Museum... She went to another display and intently studied the holos of the officers. "Funny they should have had only one alien on board, isn't it... First Officer Spock." She studied his face then turned to the guide who was also studying the faces. "You know, you look very much like him," she said. "Thank you," the Vulcan replied, "I have been told that before."") (123)
* I Have Never Left You, poem by Cybel Harper (131) 
* In Meditation, poem by Linda Frankel (132) 
* Never Too Old by Greta Foulard ("Sammy Piccard was not exactly a novice. And Kirk was quick to sense his natural athletic abilities. The constantly weaving hands were almost hypnotically graceful and quick as a certil's viperous strike. Too late, Kirk felt his ankle grasped and an instant later, he landed on his back. "Good moves, Piccard." "Thank you, sir. Easy take-downs?" Sammy smiled charmingly and offered a helping hand. He easily lifted Kirk back onto his feet. Kirk grinned too. "Just don't break any of my bones." "Nor mine, sir. At least, not permanently. I'm hoping to make captain someday."") (134) 
* The Happy Pill by Charlotte Frost ("Kirk walked into his quarters with a mischievous grin. Spock was already there, standing with his blue-clad back to the doorway. Kirk went up to his first officer and attacked him by poking his fingers into the lean ribs... "I'm home, dear," the other jeered... "Indeed," Spock replied calmly. "You have been in quite a playful mood of late."") (145) 
* Journey Home, poem by Cybel Harper (147) 
* Belial by Mary Kay Urbanski ("Never before had Kirk felt such intense terror as he felt now from the unseen intruder. The presence, he sensed, was so evidently evil and perverse that he actually began to quake from fright. The maliciousness was actually palpable and Kirk broke out into a cold sweat, trying to maintain control of his shaking body. He knew he would have to sustain the pretense of sleep in hopes that the interloper would leave them alone.") (148) 
Image:daring9art1.jpg|art from issue #9, Dragon (Long-Haired Spock and Long-Haired Kirk)
Image:daring9art2.jpg|art from issue #9, Sherry Veltkamp
Image:daring9art3.jpg|art from issue #9, Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring9art4.jpg|art from issue #9, Jacqueline Zoost
Image:daring9art5.jpg|art from issue #9, Jody Zweserijn
Image:daring9art6.jpg|art from issue #9, Anja Gruber
Image:daring9art7.jpg|art from issue #9, Sherry Veltkamp
Image:daring9art8.jpg|art from issue #9, Jacqueline Zoost
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9===
 
 
==References==
Category:Star Trek TOS Slash Zines
Category:1980s