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UPDATES JANUARY 30, 2025: CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE ENDS!
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2024/2025 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. When Colonel White gives permission for a Christmas party, Captain Blue discovers that not all the best presents come gift wrapped. ff 85. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 3, 2002
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1)
by Tiger Jackson. All holiday leaves have been cancelled this year. But everyone has memories, of Christmases and other festivals past. ff 158. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 24, 2003.
by Alan J. Porter. When the Mysterons threaten to destroy 'the Spirit of Christmas', Spectrum must discover what target hides this new riddle. Cameo appearance by Joe 90. ff 84. First published in Comicopia #74 - December 2002. Christmas Challenge Originally posted December 1rst, 2004 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF BAH' HUMBUG
by Sage Harper. Captain Grey is brought a little unexpected Christmas cheer. Christmas Challenge ff 256. Originally posted December 12, 2005 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable. Marion's 2006 story for Captain Scarlet's birthday. ff 306. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 17, 2006 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
by Skybase Girl. A family Christmas in the Canadian Rockies forces Scarlet and Destiny to confront their inner demons. Meanwhile, an old adversary has some shocks in store. R rated. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 345. Originally posted December 25, 2007 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
by Marion Woods. A newcomer on Cloudbase seems to stir Captain Blue's interest - and Symphony Angel's jealousy. Christmas Challenge. ff 384. Originally posted December 7, 2008 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
by Kimberly Murphy. Originally appeared in The Hot Corner 2. A short story in which, after a day of shopping, Captain Scarlet encounters a group of violent robbers in a subway train. ff 14. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted February 1, 2001 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
by Marizel. The spirit of Christmas touches everyone on Cloudbase and it is the thought that counts... ff 460. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted January 25, 2011 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
by Skybase Girl. On Christmas Eve, Captain Blue worries that Santa Claus might not deliver the one gift Spectrum needs. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 478. Originally posted December 24, 2011 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
The Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons Universe Through the lense of Artificial Intelligence. The Unofficial 2025 Captain Scarlet Calendar, by Clya Brown, (montages, photo editing and captions), with collaboration from Chris Bishop (slideshow animation, web presentation, musical arrangement and video montage), Caroline Smith (montages, photo editing, backgrounds and captions), and Hazel Köhler (beta-reading). Christmas Challenge. ff 777. Posted December 31, 2024.
by Shades. Duty of Care - a moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. Something that Colonel White takes very seriously when it comes to those under his command. ff 774. Posted December 25, 2024.
by Marion Woods. Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. ff 775. Posted December 25, 2024.
by Cwissy. It seems that Christmas art modelling does have the ability to create quite a bit of embarrassment for a couple of Spectrum’s captains. ff 776. Posted December 25, 2024.
Upcoming :
- "Spectrum Reconstructed: the Unofficial 2025 Captain Scarlet Calendar", by Clya Brown (added to the list December 25, 2024).
STORIES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS:
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2023/2024 EDITION:
ANGELS AND AGENTS - SPECTRUM'S FINEST RENDERED IN WATERCOLOUR!
A Captain Scarlet calendar for 2024, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds and captions), with collaboration from Chris Bishop (slideshow animation, web presentation and musical arrangement and Hazel Köhler (beta-reading). ff 758. Posted December 31st 2023.
by Marion Woods. When the 'old immoveable object' that is Colonel White encounters 'an irresistible force' that is willing to traverse afar to be with their loved ones, something's gotta give. Christmas Challenge. ff 565. Originally posted December 9, 2014 - Reposted January 22, 2024.
by Isabelle Saucier. Charles' plan was simple: Attend the Global Heritage Foundation meeting, drive home to Greenslade Hall, and enjoy his holiday vacation from the Royal Marines. Of course, plans do not always go as intended... Christmas Challenge. ff 570. Originally posted January 14, 2015 - Reposted January 22, 2024.
by Marion Woods. When a little thoughtful kindness was worth more than any Christmas present. ff 757. Posted December 25 2023.
by Chris Bishop. A Spectrum officer is victim of a mysterious death and Spectrum must find out what killed him, while protecting the owner of a toyshop from the Mysterons. ff 394. Originally posted January 20, 2009 - Reposted December 25, 2023.
A SNOWSTORM WITH A SUNNY HEART
by Nadrac. A ficlet, in which Colonel White delves into some self-reflection. ff 760. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 22, 2024.
by Shades. There are many ways to show someone that you care. Creative circumvention of regulations is one of them. ff 759. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 8, 2024.
Upcoming stories:
- Untitled story by Chris Bishop (added to the list December 1rst, 2023).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2022/2023 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. Captain Scarlet sees an old friend one Christmas Eve. ff 742. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2022.
by Shades. No matter how old you are, an empty Christmas paper wrapping tube is still fun to BONK someone on the head with. Written with the aid of SinEater on Ao3. Christmas Challenge. ff 745. Posted January 22, 2023.
by Tiger Jackson. While shopping in Paris, Rhapsody Angel meets a little boy who has a very special wish for Christmas, one that only an Angel can fulfill. ff 201. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 12, 2004 - Reposted January 10, 2023.
by Jim Murdock. It's Christmastime... but can the most bitterest of enemies put their enmity aside for the sake of the season? Christmas Challenge. ff 744. Posted January 10, 2023.
by Caroline Smith. The future Rhapsody Angel , Dianne Simms, is a wealthy society girl who is becoming bored with the whirl of endless fun and parties, until the festive season brings her into contact with someone who will change her life. Christmas Challenge . ff 353. Originally posted January 31, 2008. Reposted January 31, 2023.
by Shades. A secret conference, a Mysteron threat and a VIP that needs protecting. Nothing that Spectrum’s top flight agents haven’t dealt with before. Or so they think. ff 746. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 22, 2023.
A Captain Scarlet calendar for 2023, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds and captions), with collaboration from Chris Bishop (musical arrangements, animation and presentation) and Hazel Köhler (captions and beta-reading) and Marion Woods (captions and review). Inspired by a suggestion by Parker Gabriel, on the Spectrum HQ Forum. Christmas Challenge. ff 743. Posted December 31st, 2022.
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WHITE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chris Bishop , Mary J. Rudy and Sue Stanhope. Colonel White has been in a very irritable mood since the beginning of the Holiday Season, and is making life miserable for his officers on Cloudbase. ff 165. Complete story. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted January 15, 2004 - Reposted December 25, 2022.
Upcoming stories:
- "Mischief on Cloudbase", by Chris Bishop (added to the list November 20, 2022).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2021/2022 EDITION:
by Hazel Köhler. Stuck in London on New Year's Eve, Captain Scarlet spends some time with an old acquaintance, and sees an aspect of the New Year celebrations he'd never considered before. ff 390. Originally posted December 31, 2008 - Reposted January 6, 2022.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (1)
by Lezli Farrington. Set in a distance Future, in the "Rose Metcalfe Saga" storyline. For his 300th birthday, Captain Scarlet asks his daughter a favour that might have dire consequences for both of them. ff 263. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted January 8, 2006 - Reposted January 22, 2022.
by Nibs. Released from Mysteron control, Captain Scarlet awaits a reinstatement decision while resting with his parents. As he tries to understand what has happened, a nativity play rehearsal prompts him to look at everything from a fresh angle. Christmas Challenge. ff 698. Posted January 6, 2022.
by Marion Woods. Christmas is more than just presents, it's love and harmony (Julie Hebert). ff 700. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 16, 2022.
by Captain Silver . One of Cloudbase's crew breaks Colonel White's quarters during the night. Originally published in the 'Spectrum is Scarlet' fanzine, 1992. Christmas Challenge. ff 701. Posted January 22, 2022.
by Chris Bishop . Falling snow, especially on Christmas Eve, has the most unexpected effect on people. ff 699. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 16, 2022.
A Captain Scarlet calendar for 2022, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds, text and title art), with collaboration from Chris Bishop (musical arrangements, animation and presentation) and Hazel Köhler (beta-reading) ff 697. Posted December 10, 2021.
by Shades. On Christmas, Grey and Green take a moment to remember former comrades lost to the sea and those Still on Patrol. ff 696. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 10, 2021.
Upcoming stories:
- "Mischief on Cloudbase", by Chris Bishop (added December 10, 2021).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2020/2021 EDITION:
CHRISTMAS TERROR
by Lee Homer. Thunderbirds/Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons complete two-part crossover. In an alternate timeline, Spectrum and International Rescue both face the Mysterons as the latter take over the Fireflash hyposonic airliner in the midst of the Christmas vacations. ff 691. Posted January 8, 2021.
by Chris Bishop . Revised version. A snowstorm forces Captain Blue to take Captain Scarlet and Symphony Angel to his family home in Boston at Christmas - and the evening gets even more eventful than everyone expected. ff 311. Originally posted January 7, 2007. Reposted January 24, 2021.
by Marion Woods. A good friend will try to make sure you’re not feeling lonely on Christmas Eve. ff 687. Posted December 11, 2020.
by Marion Woods. Captain Scarlet was feeling aggrieved and was plotting rebellion. ff 688. Posted December 17, 2020.
A Captain Scarlet calendar for 2021, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds, text and title art), Isabelle Saucier (montages, photo editing and text) and Chris Bishop (musical arrangements, animation and presentation), with collaboration from Hazel Köhler (beta-reading) ff 690. Posted December 31st, 2020.
by Caroline Smith. A troubled Lieutenant Green confides in Captain Blue, with surprising consequences. ff 689. Posted December 17, 2020
Upcoming stories:
- "Dark Spirit of Christmas", by Chris Bishop (added December 17, 2020).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2019/2020 EDITION:
by Hazel Köhler. Gift-wrapping in the Amber Room sparks happy memories for the Angels. ff 669. Posted December 24, 2019.
by Sage Harper. Lieutenant Flaxen finds out, the hard way, that love isn't always reciprocated. Christmas Challenge . ff 673. Posted January 18, 2020.
by Hazel Köhler. Christmas is a time for families... ff 670. Posted December 31, 2019.
by Marion Woods. When Rhapsody takes Captain Scarlet to Paradise Peaks in search of elegance and charm, they do not expect to encounter deadly danger. ff 668. Posted December 17, 2019.
by Polly Amber. Things are not what they appear when Captain Scarlet goes to a family Christmas in Winchester. ff 307. Originally posted, December 25, 2006. Reposted December 24, 2019.
by Sage Harper. In the midst of the Christmas season, the Mysterons threaten to kill the father of Cloudbase. ff 672. Posted January 8, 2020.
A Special Edition 'New Captain Scarlet' calendar for 2020, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds, text, animation and title art), Isabelle Saucier (montages, photo editing, animation and text) and Chris Bishop (musical arrangements, animation and presentation), with collaboration from Hazel Köhler (beta-reading) ff 671. Posted December 31, 2019.
Upcoming stories:
- Mischief on Cloudbase, by Chris Bishop (added December 17, 2019 - Postponed).
- Dark Spirit of Christmas, by Chris Bishop (added December 17, 2019 - Postponed).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2018/2019 EDITION:
by Janile Gnosoma. A friendly invitation to the recording of a new musical composition, leaves Captain Scarlet certain that something is seriously wrong. But why is he the only one that can hear it?Christmas Challenge ff 654.
by Kelly Haycock. This time of year isn't Christmas for everyone. For some, it's just another winter's day. ff 86. Christmas story. Posted December 3, 2002 - Reposted December 17, 2018.
by VMR. A possible disaster might have been a trigger for a miracle or two. ff 657. Christmas story. Posted January 26, 2018.
by Marion Woods. A birthday treat for Captain Scarlet causes a nightmare for Rhapsody Angel. ff 655. Christmas story. Posted December 17, 2018.
by Caroline Smith. One good deed deserves another. ff 658. Christmas story. Posted January 26, 2018.
by Chris Bishop. It's Christmas Eve on Cloudbase, and with Colonel White away on vacation, Captain Blue and the crew must face an emergency. Revised version. Christmas Challenge. ff 385. Originally posted December 7, 2008. Reposted February 3, 2019.
by Caroline Smith. After the death of a partner, Captain Ochre has difficulty trying to come to terms with his loss, but he finds help from an unexpected source. ff 163. Christmas story. Originally posted January 8, 2004 - Reposted January 7, 2019.
by Marion Woods. There are other people than Spectrum agents serving on Cloudbase - and the Mysterons want to use them for their latest threat... ff 160. Christmas story. Originally posted January 1rst, 2004. - Reposted December 17, 2018.
A 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' calendar for 2019, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds captions), Isabelle Saucier (montages, photo editing and captions) and Chris Bishop (musical arrangements and presentation), with collaboration from Hazel Köhler (beta-reading) ff 656. Christmas story. Posted December 31st, 2018.
THE TWELVE DAYS OF COLONEL WHITE'S CHRISTMAS
by VMR. A Spectrum Christmas song, based on the popular carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas". ff 659. Christmas story. Posted February 3, 2019.
Upcoming stories:
- DARK SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, by Chris Bishop. Postponed until next year.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2017/2018 EDITION:
by Isabelle Saucier.New Captain Scarlet story. Routine meetings with informants don't go as planned for Captains Scarlet and Blue... Christmas Challenge. ff 640. Posted January 5, 2018.
by Skybase Girl. New Captain Scarlet story. December in Mexico - and Captain Ochre finds herself struggling to deal with the aftermath of a Mysteron attack. ff 453. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 12, 2010, reposted December 25, 2017.
by Ronda Curtner, reporter. A Christmas cracker starring Captain Scarlet and the members of Spectrum, which features pictures from Spectrum HQ 2005 Unofficial Captain Scarlet Calendar Spectrum is Gorgeous . Christmas Challenge ff 121. Originally posted December 31, 2004 - Reposted December 25, 2017.
I JUST WANNA BE YOUR TEDDY BEAR
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by Marion Woods. While doing some shopping in London, Captain Blue and Captain Scarlet make a stunning discovery. ff 203. Christmas story. Originally posted December 19, 2004. Reposted January 31st, 2018.
NOT THE WAY TO SPEND A BIRTHDAY
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by Chris Bishop. It's Symphony's Birthday - but the day doesn't go at all as she would have wished. Christmas Challenge. ff 642. Posted January 31, 2018.
A 50th anniversary 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' special edition 16-month calendar for 2017-2018, by Caroline Smith, (montages, photo editing, backgrounds captions), Isabelle Saucier (montages, photo editing and captions) and Chris Bishop (montages, photo editing, captions, musical arrangements and presentation), with collaboration from Hazel Köhler (beta-reading) ff 626. Originally posted September 1st, 2017. Reposted for the Christmas Challenge January 5, 2018.
by Chris Bishop . Revised version. Captain Scarlet is asked to take over the job of a very old friend. ff 310. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted January 1rst, 2007, reposted December 25, 2017.
by VMR . Bad weather keeps a young Paul Metcalfe inside, where, after following his mother’s suggestion, he finds an interesting item. This story is set before Spectrum. Christmas Challenge ff 641. Posted January 15, 2018.
Story to come:
DARK SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, by Chris Bishop. Added to the list, November 11, 2017 - POSTPONED).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2016/2017 EDITION:
by Isabelle Saucier. Regardless of the uniform, the man in red will get the job done. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 619. Posted January 26, 2017.
by VMR. Being the leader of criminal syndicate has its perks but it also can be a barrier. A before Spectrum Patrick Donaghue story. ff 616. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2016.
by Marion Woods. Everyone enjoys a surprise on their birthday, but this particular year Captain Scarlet gets rather more than even he expected. ff 615. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2016.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (2)
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by Caroline Smith. There are surprises for everyone at the Christmas Eve party for senior staff on Cloudbase. Christmas story. ff 618. Posted January 19, 2017.
by Chris Bishop. Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be an adventure. Ask Melody Angel. ff 620. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 31, 2017.
by Chris Bishop and Marion Woods. After a Mysteron attack in Tibet, Captain Scarlet and Harmony Angel find a baby boy and bring him back to Cloudbase. ff 205. Christmas Challenge. This story is also available in PDF format. Originally posted December 25, 2004. Reposted December 12, 2016.
A Gerry and Sylvia Anderson tribute for 2017, by Caroline Smith (montages, photo editing, backgrounds, captions and musical arrangements), with Marion Woods (beta-reading) Isabelle Saucier (beta-reading and web presentation) and Chris Bishop (musical arrangements, web presentation and other formats). ff 617. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 31, 2016.
by Marion Woods. A family wedding at Christmas – what could possibly go wrong? Captain Blue finds out for himself. ff 614. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 5, 2016.
Story to come:
DARK SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS", by Chris Bishop. (POSTPONED).
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2015/2016 EDITION:
by Adam Blue. Three soldiers back from their tour of duty are invited to spend Christmas with the family of a Spectrum officer. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 597. Posted January 15, 2016.
by Marion Woods. A newcomer on Cloudbase seems to stir Captain Blue's interest - and Symphony Angel's jealousy. Christmas Challenge. ff 384. Originally posted December 7, 2008 - reposted January 31, 2016.
by Hazel Köhler. A lonely evening transforms into a lovely one when Rhapsody receives an unexpected visit on Christmas Eve. ff 455. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 25, 2010 - Reposted December 17, 2015.
by Chris Bishop . Trying to escape armed men who had taken an embassy on Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters a certain red-clad gentleman on the roof. ff 93. Christmas story. Originally posted December 23, 2002 - Reposted December 25, 2015.
by Marion Woods. A journey to the dark side of the moon becomes fraught with danger for Captain Scarlet and for Captain Blue, as they return for a new mission to Crater 101. A 'Fireball XL5' crossover. Christmas Challenge and Multiverse Challenge. ff 592. Posted December 17, 2015.
by Isabelle Saucier. When Captain Ochre grudgingly accepted Captain Magenta's invitation to visit with his family for their New Year holiday, she was not prepared for what would happen next. New Captain Scarlet story Christmas Challenge . ff 595. Posted December 31, 2015
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (2)
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by Chris Bishop. How does a mother fare during Christmas when Captain Scarlet of Spectrum is her son? Christmas Challenge ff 593. Posted December 25, 2015.
by VMR. This story takes place in the same Christmas that the story "X-Miss" covers. With some of the captains away, Christmas just does not feel the same for the Angels. So Harmony decides to do something about it. ff 596. Posted January 15, 2016.
by Skybase Girl. When Flight Lieutenant Caroline Foster-Finch rescues a group of motorists stranded on a flooded causeway, she has no idea that her life is about to be changed for ever. A pre-Spectrum New Captain Scarlet story. ff 598. Posted January 31, 2016.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2016, by Caroline Smith (montages, backgrounds and captions), with Marion Woods, Isabelle Saucier (captions and beta-reading) and Chris Bishop (web presentation). Christmas Challenge . ff 594. Posted December 31, 2015.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2014/2015 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. When the 'old immoveable object' that is Colonel White encounters 'an irresistible force' that is willing to traverse afar to be with their loved ones, something's gotta give. Christmas Challenge. ff 565. Posted December 9, 2014.
by Isabelle Saucier. Charles' plan was simple: Attend the Global Heritage Foundation meeting, drive home to Greenslade Hall, and enjoy his holiday vacation from the Royal Marines. Of course, plans do not always go as intended... Christmas Challenge. ff 570. Posted January 14, 2015.
by Adam Blue. Adam Svenson celebrates Christmas with his family at home in the North of Texas. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 571. Posted January 21, 2015.
by Cat 2. On his way to meet with his sister for Christmas, Captain Scarlet makes a very unusual train journey. New Captain Scarlet story. ff 531. Originally posted as a Halloween story on October 13, 2013. Reposted for the Christmas Challenge January 14, 2015.
by Marion Woods. London is lit up on Captain Scarlet's birthday, but not in a way he appreciates. Christmas Challenge. ff 566. Posted December 17, 2014.
by VMR. Just a little bit of Christmas fluff. What happens when the silly season is felt in an unexpected place? Christmas Challenge. ff 568. Posted December 25, 2014.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2015, by Caroline Smith (Drawings, collage, backgrounds and captions), with Hazel Köhler (Main title) and Chris Bishop (Presentation). Christmas Challenge. ff 569. Posted December 31, 2014.
TIN SOLDIER
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by Chris Bishop. Captain Scarlet's birthday celebration is interrupted by an accident in the Engine Room. The crew of Cloudbase is then confronted to an unexpected side of Paul Metcalfe that bewilders them all. And if matters were not complicated enough, the World President announces his impromptu visit to Cloudbase, and that he will brings his family along. Christmas Challenge. ff 567.
PART 1 - Posted December 17, 2014.
PART 2 - Posted January 21, 2015.
PART 3 - Posted January 28, 2015.
PART 4 - Posted February 4, 2015.
PART 5 - Posted February 4, 2015.
CONCLUSION - Posted February 4, 2015.
by Skybase Girl. Set in the year 2100 and intended as a sequel to Marion Woods’ story “Valediction”. Colonel Scarlet and former Symphony Angel Karen Svenson are struggling to deal with the tragic deaths of their spouses. But when their efforts to rebuild their lives take an unexpected turn, they are unprepared for the resultant fallout. Christmas Challenge. ff 572. Posted January 28, 2015.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2013/2014 EDITION:
Brand new posted stories:
by Chris Bishop. In the middle of a terrible blizzard, Melody's Angel craft has crashed in a remote area in Lapland. Could rescue reach her in time... And if not, who will save her from certain death? Christmas Challenge ff 541. Posted December 25, 2013.
HERE'S LOOKING AT A WHITE CHRISTMAS
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by Adam Blue. In London, Captains Scarlet and Blue investigated the mysterious disappearance of three scientists who have created a new, inventive technology. ff 543. New Captain Scarlet story. Posted January 7, 2014.
by Caroline Smith. In a story set in the past, Magnolia Jones - the future Melody Angel - celebrates a very lonely Christmas. Christmas story. ff 540. Posted December 17, 2013.
by Chris Bishop. It's Christmas Eve, and Captain Scarlet tries to tell a bedtime story to his daughter. Christmas Challenge . ff 545. Posted January 23, 2014.
SPC: SPECTRUM'S PET COMPANIONS
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A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2014, by Chris Bishop, from a concept and an idea by Caroline Smith. Christmas Challenge. ff 542. Posted December 31, 2013.
by VMR. An order from Colonel White causes four of his Captains not to be on Cloudbase over the Christmas season. Will there be any Christmas cheer for them? Christmas Challenge. ff 544. Posted January 15, 2014.
Reposted stories:
by Polly Amber. The Mysterons threaten to destroy the 'home of a Christmas Legend'. ff 155. Christmas story. Originally posted December 24, 2003, reposted January 15, 2014. Check 'Thunderbirds' fan fiction by Polly Amber on the S.I.D. Database site.
by Lezli Farrington. In the lead-up to Christmas, Captain Indigo thinks that her fatigue is all due to overwork, but then she receives the gift she thought she'd never have... ff 96. Christmas story. Originally posted January 15, 2003, reposted January 23, 2014.
by Marion Woods. Sharing a furlough with Rhapsody Angel in Chelsea, Captain Scarlet has a strange encounter. Not really a Christmas story as such, but the date this story is set warranties its addition to the Christmas Challenge. ff 257. Posted December 17, 2005.
by Marion Woods. In the build up to Christmas, Captain Scarlet discovers that Heaven is missing an Angel. Christmas Challenge. ff 546. Posted January 31st, 2014.
by Alan J. Porter. When the Mysterons threaten to destroy 'the Spirit of Christmas', Spectrum must discover what target hides this new riddle. Cameo appearance by Joe 90. ff 84. First published in Comicopia #74 - December 2002. Originally posted December 1rst, 2004. Reposted December 31st, 2013.
by Tiger Jackson. An emergency call from the RAF makes Rhapsody Angel's Christmas Eve watch less dull than she'd expected. ff 149. Christmas story. Originally posted December 8, 2003 - Reposted December 25, 2013.
by Skybase Girl. A family Christmas in the Canadian Rockies forces Scarlet and Destiny to confront their inner demons. Meanwhile, an old adversary has some shocks in store. R rated. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 345. Originally posted December 25, 2007. Reposted January 7, 2014.
by Clya Brown. When Mrs Muriel Tippett's washing machine is repaired in time for Christmas, the technical expertise comes from a rather unusual source. ff 151. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 15, 2003 - Reposted January 31st, 2014.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2012/2013 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. In this story set before Spectrum, the future Lieutenant Green learns that 'even if it is not your fault, it is your responsibility'. Christmas Challenge. ff 515. Posted January 18, 2013.
by Chris Bishop. Twenty years ago, near Christmas, two future Spectrum officers meet for the first time. Christmas Challenge. ff 513. Posted January 7, 2013.
by Skybase Girl. In the run up to the first Christmas following the Mysterons' declaration of war, Scarlet and Destiny embark on an unexpected pilgrimage to New York city. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas story. ff 510. Posted December 9, 2012.
by Marion Woods. On Christmas Eve, Captain Scarlet finds the ghost in his family's closet is out for revenge. Christmas story. ff 91. Originally posted December 15, 2002 - Reposted December 2nd, 2012.
by Adam Blue . Just before Christmas, Captain Ochre goes missing during an assignment in Russia. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 514. Posted January 15, 2013.
by Marion Woods. When Scarlet's birthday treat turns sour, Captain Blue has to trust his hunch that Scarlet's last message would lead to a complete recovery. Christmas story. ff 511. Posted december 17, 2012.
by Lezli Farrington. Set a few years from the regular plot. On Christmas, Captain Scarlet investigates a series of murder at Spectrum London R and D - and needs the help of his six-years old daughter, Rose. Christmas story. ff 207. Posted December 25, 2004. Reposted December 25, 2012.
Collective work. A compilation of all the captions gathered through the years from the members of the Spectrum HQ Forum and inspired by Captain Scarlet Christmas-related pictures. Plus, a few additional captions! Christmas Challenge . ff 516. Posted January 31st, 2013.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2013, by Caroline Smith and Chris Bishop (Title, Montages, Backgrounds, Calendar Pages and Presentation), with Marion Woods (Colonel White's foreword and beta-reading) and Hazel Köhler (Beta-reading). ff 512. Christmas Challenge. December 31, 2012.
by Lady Hawke. Peace is all Captain Scarlet wishes for this holiday. Getting it is a different story... ff 89. Christmas story. Originally posted December 10, 2002. Reposted December 25, 2012.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2011/2012 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. On a significant milestone in his life, Captain Scarlet learns the true meaning of 'many happy returns'. ChristmasChallenge. ff 477. Posted December 17, 2011.
by Skybase Girl. Spectrum's first Christmas means different things to different people and unexpected emotions flood to the surface. The sequel to "Signals Through the Glass". Christmas Challenge. ff 483. Posted December 31, 2011.
by Marion Woods. Symphony's past results in present danger and future menace. Christmas Challenge. ff 482. Posted January 23, 2012.
by Chris Bishop . It's New Year's Eve... and Captain Black is in London, on a Mysteron mission. Christmas Challenge. ff 481. Posted January 14, 2012.
by Chris Bishop. Spectrum must find out what is 'the Spirit of Christmas' the Mysterons want to destroy, while Captain Scarlet discovers an intruder in his quarters.ff 90. Christmas story. Originally posted December 15, 2002 - now re-posted December 11, 2011.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2012, by Caroline Smith and Chris Bishop (Title, Montages, Backgrounds, Calendar Pages and Presentation), with Hazel Köhler (Beta-reading). Christmas Challenge. ff 479. Posted December 31, 2011.
by Marion Woods. When the Stars shine down at Christmas... Follow up to "More than substance". Christmas Challenge. ff 480. Posted January 7, 2012.
Volume 3, Issue 4 - Newest issue of Baselines is now available online. Christmas Edition! by Lieutenant Wisteria. ff 476. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 3, 2011.
by Skybase Girl. On Christmas Eve, Captain Blue worries that Santa Claus might not deliver the one gift Spectrum needs. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 478. Posted December 24, 2011.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2010/2011 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. In this story set before Spectrum, the future Lieutenant Green learns that 'even if it is not your fault, it is your responsibility'. Christmas Challenge. ff 515. Posted January 18, 2013.
by Skybase Girl. New Captain Scarlet story. December in Mexico - and Captain Ochre finds herself struggling to deal with the aftermath of a Mysteron attack. ff 453. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 12, 2010, reposted December 25, 2017.
by Cat 2. New Captain Scarlet story. An odd game on Skybase seems to be exactly what is needed to lift everyone's spirit during the war against the Mysterons. ff 459. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 18, 2011.
by Hazel Köhler. A lonely evening transforms into a lovely one when Rhapsody receives an unexpected visit on Christmas Eve. ff 455. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 25, 2010 - Reposted December 17, 2015.
by Chris Bishop . A young boy, named Paul Metcalfe, receives the ultimate Christmas gift: a doll of his favourite hero, Captain Scarlet. ff 458. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 13, 2011.
by Marion Woods. Scarlet and Blue's Christmas goes with a bang... ff 457. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 5, 2011.
by Marizel. The spirit of Christmas touches everyone on Cloudbase and it is the thought that counts... ff 460. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 25, 2011.
by Tiger Jackson. Christmas should be a time of peace and love. But the Mysterons threaten 'the land of white rivers'.Spectrum must discover where it is and act... soon! ff 87. Christmas story. Posted December 3, 2002. Re-posted, December 4, 2010.
by Marion Woods. Desperate measures are called for when Scarlet's birthday approaches and he's in Sick Bay. ff 454. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2010.
Captain Scarlet Unofficial Calendar for 2011 , by Caroline Smith (Title, Montages, Backgrounds and Calendar Pages), with Hazel Köhler (Title, Foreword and Beta-reading) and Chris Bishop (Foreword and Presentation). ff 456. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 31, 2010.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2009/2010 EDITION:
by Clya Brown. Rhapsody writes her personal accounts of some events of 2069. Christmas Challenge. ff 423. Posted December 28, 2009.
by Kelly Haycock. Extra duties just before Christmas gets Captain Scarlet down, but his friends get together to try and cheer him up. ff 147. Christmas Challenge. First posting: December 10, 2002 - Reposted January 16, 2010.
THE CLOUDBASE STAFF'S NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2070
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by Sage Harper. The team make their resolutions. Previously posted on Sage's Erehwon Live Journal. Christmas Challenge ff 424. Posted December 28, 2009.
by Cat 2. What makes Rhapsody Angel hate the Holidays so much? New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge ff 421. Posted December 15, 2009.
by Chris Bishop. Spectrum just discovered that electricity is the Mysterons' Achilles' heel. But is it responsible for Captain Scarlet's current illness? Set directly after "Operation Time". Christmas Challenge ff 429. Posted January 30, 2010.
by Skybase Girl. In which Symphony Angel's good deed lands her in hot water, while Scarlet and Destiny play a game of 'Truth and Consequences'. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 427. Posted January 16, 2010.
by Marion Woods. Spectrum pulls out all the stops to make a special delivery. Christmas Challenge ff 422. Posted December 17, 2009.
by RoverGirl. A failed assignment against the Mysterons brings back memories of a lost love for Harmony Angel. Christmas Challenge. ff 426. Posted January 8, 2010.
by Marion Woods. A Mysteron threat fails to take 'man's best friend' into account. Christmas Challenge. ff 420. Posted December 6, 2009.
by Marion Woods. Captain Scarlet experiences an 'alternative' Christmas when a surprising visitor arrives. Christmas Challenge. ff 428. Posted January 30, 2010.
A Captain Scarlet Unofficial Calendar, by Caroline Smith (Pictures, calendar pages, title and captions) and Chris Bishop (Presentation). Christmas Challenge ff 425. Posted December 31, 2009.
by Kimberly Murphy. A short story in which, after a day of shopping, Captain Scarlet encounters a group of violent robbers in a subway train. ff 14. Christmas Challenge. Originally appeared in The Hot Corner No. 2. First posting: February 10, 2001. Reposted January 16, 2010.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2008/2009 EDITION:
by Talia Gray. Isn’t it funny how, more often than not, when all else fails, ideas for Christmas presents can suddenly reveal themselves in the most unexpected ways. Christmas Challenge. ff 396. Posted January 31, 2009.
by Marion Woods. A newcomer on Cloudbase seems to stir Captain Blue's interest - and Symphony Angel's jealousy. Christmas Challenge. ff 384. Originally posted December 7, 2008 - reposted January 31, 2016.
by RoverGirl. A follow up to "On this Night of Nights". Christmas Challenge. ff 386. Posted December 14, 2008.
by Marion Woods. When one birthday sees the close of an important relationship for Karen Wainwright, another sees the beginning of one for Symphony Angel. Christmas Challenge. ff 392. Posted January 6, 2009.
by Hazel Köhler. Stuck in London on New Year's Eve, Captain Scarlet spends some time with an old acquaintance, and sees an aspect of the New Year celebrations he'd never considered before. Christmas Challenge . ff 390. Posted December 31, 2008.
by Cat 2. Captain Blue brings his new girlfriend home for a family reunion at Christmastime. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 388. Posted December 24, 2008.
by Chris Bishop. A Spectrum officer is victim of a mysterious death and Spectrum must find out what killed him, while protecting the owner of a toyshop from the Mysterons. Christmas Challenge. ff 394. Posted January 20, 2009.
by Marion Woods. Spectrum has to think on its feet when the Mysterons gatecrash a party... Christmas Challenge. ff 393 Posted January 13, 2009.
by Cat 2. Captain Scarlet meets the nostalgic Lieutenant Almond in Skybase's Observation Lounge. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge . ff 389. Posted December 24, 2008.
by RoverGirl. Captain Scarlet's spirit escapes his body and receives an unexpected visitor on Christmas Eve. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge . ff 395. Posted January 20, 2009.
by Chris Bishop. It's Christmas Eve on Cloudbase, and with Colonel White away on vacation, Captain Blue and the crew must face an emergency. Christmas Challenge. ff 385. Posted December 7, 2008.
Captain Scarlet Unofficial Calendar for 2009", by Caroline Smith (Pictures, calendar pages, title and captions) Marion Woods , and Hazel Köhler (Captions) and Chris Bishop (Presentation). Christmas Challenge. ff 391. Posted December 31, 2008.
by Marion Woods. A Pre-Spectrum story. Paris proves it is indeed the city of romance, when two strangers accidentally meet whilst Christmas shopping. Marion's Captain Scarlet's birthday story for 2008. Christmas Challenge. ff 387. Posted December 17, 2008.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2007/2008 EDITION:
by Marion Woods. It's Symphony's birthday, and Captain Blue is trying to cheer her up. Christmas Challenge . ff 349. Posted January 6, 2008.
by Skybase Girl. While spending Christmas on Skybase, Colonel White discovers that the most unwelcome presents are not always given by the Mysterons. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 350. Posted January 13, 2008.
by Caroline Smith. The future Rhapsody Angel , Dianne Simms, is a wealthy society girl who is becoming bored with the whirl of endless fun and parties, until the festive season brings her into contact with someone who will change her life. Christmas Challenge . ff 353. Posted January 31, 2008.
by Lydia Sheridan. Teenager Serena Lewis goes to a wild party. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 351. Posted January 28, 2008
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by MMK. Former members of Spectrum met for a Christmas celebration, twenty years after the last Mysteron threat. Multiverse story and Christmas Challenge. Complete story. ff 324.
PART 1 - Posted December 11, 2007.
PART 2 - Posted December 25, 2007.
by Marion Woods. Christmas is a time for families, and as Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue discover , you should never underestimate the brotherhood of strangers. Christmas Challenge. ff 348. Posted January 6, 2008.
Captain Scarlet Unofficial Calendar for 2008", by Caroline Smith (Pictures and Calendar pages) Marion Woods (Title and captions) Mary J. Rudy (Captions) and Chris Bishop (Presentation). Christmas Challenge. ff 346. Posted December 31st, 2007.
A SPECTRUM OF MIRACLES
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by Chris Bishop . Christmas Challenge. While on their Christmas furlough in London, Captain Scarlet and Rhapsody Angel accidently stumble upon a very curious conspiracy, involving Captain Magenta and some of his friends from his old days. They are soon convinced to give and hand, and Scarlet soon find himself playing a big part in it. However, none of them counted on a few problems befalling them - including the presence of Colonel White, himself on vacations with a guess at the same hotel they're saying. ff 347. Complete story.
PART 1: A Pocketful of Rainbows - Posted January 1st, 2008.
PART 2: Colonel for a day - Posted January 19, 2008.
PART 3: Miracles - Posted January 31, 2008.
by Sage Harper. A Mysteron threat on Chicago in the run up to Christmas brings a few surprises; and for some, the greatest gifts of all. Christmas Challenge . ff 352. Posted January 31, 2008.
by Gabi Howard. Short story. Gifts from the heart can bring comfort to lonely friends.Christmas Challenge. ff 342. Posted December 3, 2007.
by Skybase Girl. A family Christmas in the Canadian Rockies forces Scarlet and Destiny to confront their inner demons. Meanwhile, an old adversary has some shocks in store. R rated. New Captain Scarlet story. Christmas Challenge. ff 345. Originally posted December 25, 2007. Reposted January 7, 2014.
by Marion Woods. While celebrating his birthday, Captain Scarlet gets up close and personal with some whisky... Christmas Challenge. ff 344. Posted December 17, 2007.
by Lydia Sheridan. Short story. Lieutenant Silver can't seem to share the Christmas spirit on Skybase. Christmas Challenge. ff 343. Posted December 11, 2007.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2006/2007 EDITION:
by Keryn. A series of fifteen limericks for the Holiday Season. ff 305. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2006.
by Chris Bishop . A snowstorm forces Captain Blue to take Captain Scarlet and Symphony Angel to his family home in Boston at Christmas - and the evening gets even more eventful than everyone expected. ff 311. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 7, 2007.
by Marion Woods. There is always one present that stands out from the rest. ff 308. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2006.
by Marion Woods. To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable. Marion's 2006 story for Captain Scarlet's birthday. ff 306. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2006.
by Mary J. Rudy. Previously appeared in Power Star No. 110. Nature's own lookalikes - identical twins - add to the confusion as Spectrum determines the target of the Mysterons' latest threat. ff 30. Originally updated and posted June 22, 2001 - Re-listed as a Christmas Challenge January 1rst, 2007.
by Polly Amber. Things are not what they appear when Captain Scarlet goes to a family Christmas in Winchester. ff 307. Christmas Challenge. Posted, December 25, 2006.
Captain Scarlet Unofficial Calendar for 2007", by Caroline Smith (pictures), with assistance from Mary J. Rudy (title), Marion Woods , Clya Brown (captions), and Chris Bishop (presentation). ff 309. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 30,2006.
by Sage Harper, with a few additions by Marion Woods . A series of Christmas theme-inspired drabbles - starring your favourite Spectrum characters. ff 312. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 7, 2007.
by Chris Bishop . Revised version. Captain Scarlet is asked to take over the job of a very old friend. ff 310. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted January 1rst, 2007, reposted December 25, 2017.
by Marion Woods. Christmas is a time to count your blessings... ff 304. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 6, 2006.
by Marion Woods. Spectrum's officers discover the truth in the saying that 'Having children doesn't make you a parent any more than having a piano makes you a pianist'... Rated R. ff 313. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 15, 2007.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2005/2006 EDITION:
by Tiger Jackson. A failed attempt to capture Captain Black brings back a long lost memory from Captain Scarlet's past. ff 258 Christmas Challenge Posted December 17, 2005.
by Marion Woods. When Colonel White attempts to spend a quiet Christmas with a friend, the latest Mysteron threat seems predestined to thwart him. ff 261. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 31, 2005.
by Chris Bishop . Set a few years in the Future. At Christmas time, a father and a child must deal with a recent, terrible loss. ff 259. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2005.
by C.S. Armitage. Captain Black meets with Captain Scarlet on Christmas Eve - with a message from the Mysterons.ff 252. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 6, 2005.
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (1)
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by Lezli Farrington. Set in a distance Future, in the "Rose Metcalfe Saga" storyline. For his 300th birthday, Captain Scarlet asks his daughter a favour that might have dire consequences for both of them. ff 263. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 8, 2006.
by Marion Woods. Sharing a furlough with Rhapsody Angel in Chelsea, Captain Scarlet has a strange encounter. Not really a Christmas story as such, but the date this story is set warranties its addition to the Christmas Challenge. ff 257. Posted December 17, 2005.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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by Polly Amber. Colonel White goes to spend Christmas with family and friends - but ends up facing a very strange threat! ff 264. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 8, 2006.
by Melissa Gaffney. A short story, in which two people meet in London on Christmas Day. ff 253. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 6, 2005.
by Scarlet Lady. Lieutenant Lake Series. This story is set the year following Lieutenant Green's proposal (Love, Life and Duty and Celebrations). The couple plan to get married for Christmas, but will all go to plan? Christmas Challenge ff 262. Posted December 31, 2005. Now on this website - May 20, 2012.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF BA'HUMBUG
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by Sage Harper. Captain Grey is brought a little unexpected Christmas cheer. Christmas Challenge ff 256. Posted December 12, 2005.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2006, by Caroline Smith (pictures), with assistance from Mary J. Rudy (title), Marion Woods (captions), and Chris Bishop (presentation). Christmas Challenge. ff 260. Posted December 31, 2005.
by Sage Harper. A series of vignettes, one for each month, depicting a short episode in the lives of Cloudbase officers during one full year. ff 230. Originally posted April 19, 2005 - Re-posted December 25, 2005 for the Christmas Challenge.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2004/2005 EDITION:
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by TRK. The officers of Cloudbase slowly wake up from their latest mission... ff 212. Christmas story. Posted January 9, 2005.
by Scarlet Lady. Lieutenant Lake Series. The Spectrum senior staff - and some guests - forget the Mysterons to join in Christmas celebrations. Christmas story. ff 208. Posted December 25, 2004. Now on this website - May 20, 2012.
by Tiger Jackson. While shopping in Paris, Rhapsody Angel meets a little boy who has a very special wish for Christmas, one that only an Angel can fulfill. ff 201. Christmas story. Posted December 12, 2004.
by Ronda Curtner, reporter. A Christmas cracker starring Captain Scarlet and the members of Spectrum, which features pictures from Spectrum HQ 2005 Unofficial Captain Scarlet Calendar Spectrum is Gorgeous . Christmas Challenge ff 121. Originally posted December 31, 2004 - Reposted December 25, 2017.
by Polly Amber. Why would the Mysterons choose to air a Christmas Carol for their new threat? What is this new riddle hiding? ff 209. Christmas story. Posted December 31, 2004.
I JUST WANNA BE YOUR TEDDY BEAR
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by Marion Woods. While doing some shopping in London, Captain Blue and Captain Scarlet make a stunning discovery. ff 203. Christmas story. Originally posted December 19, 2004. Reposted January 31st, 2018.
by Chris Bishop . Symphony Angel flies through a blizzard, in search of Captain Blue whose plane had recently disappeared. ff 211. Christmas story. Posted January 9, 2005.
by Chris Bishop and Marion Woods. After a Mysteron attack in Tibet, Captain Scarlet and Harmony Angel find a baby boy and bring him back to Cloudbase. ff 205. Christmas Challenge. This story is also available in PDF format. Originally posted December 25, 2004. Reposted December 12, 2016.
by Lezli Farrington. Set a few years from the regular plot. On Christmas, Captain Scarlet investigates a series of murder at Spectrum London R and D - and needs the help of his six-years old daughter, Rose. Christmas story. ff 207. Posted December 25, 2004. Reposted December 25, 2012.
by Marion Woods. The new threat from the Mysterons strikes close to home when Captain Blue goes back to his home town of Boston - and his family for the Holidays Season. ff 200. Christmas story. Posted December 4, 2004.
A Captain Scarlet Calendar for 2005, offered by Caroline Smith, as a Christmas and New Year gift for the all fans. ff 206. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 31, 2004.
by Alan J. Porter. When the Mysterons threaten to destroy 'the Spirit of Christmas', Spectrum must discover what target hides this new riddle. Cameo appearance by Joe 90. ff 84. First published in Comicopia #74 - December 2002. Originally posted December 1rst, 2004. Reposted December 31st, 2013.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2003/2004 EDITION:
by Scarlet Lady. The Mysterons threaten to use a legend against a tradition... what can it mean? ff 150. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted on January 1rst, 2003 - reposted December 25, 2010.
by Polly Amber. The Mysterons threaten to destroy the 'home of a Christmas Legend'. ff 155. Christmas story. Originally posted December 24, 2003, reposted January 15, 2014. Check 'Thunderbirds' fan fiction by Polly Amber on the S.I.D. Database site.
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by Devon 'Ricco' Ricks. A special delivery is ordered to bring back to Cloudbase a Christmas item dear to Symphony's heart. Christmas story. ff 162. Posted January 8, 2004.
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1)
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by Tiger Jackson. All holiday leaves have been cancelled this year. But everyone has memories, of Christmases and other festivals past. ff 158. Christmas story. Posting completed December 24, 2003.
by Caroline Smith. After the death of a partner, Captain Ochre has difficulty trying to come to terms with his loss, but he finds help from an unexpected source. ff 163. Christmas story. Posted January 8, 2004.
by Marion Woods. There are other people than Spectrum agents serving on Cloudbase - and the Mysterons want to use them for their latest threat... ff 160. Christmas story. Posted January 1rst, 2004.
by Tiger Jackson. An emergency call from the RAF makes Rhapsody Angel's Christmas Eve watch less dull than she'd expected. ff 149. Christmas story. Originally posted December 8, 2003 - Reposted December 25, 2013.
TWELVE DAYS OF SPECTRUM CHRISTMAS
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by Flic City. A set of vignettes, about the Christmas before the Mysterons. No real plot, but lots of fluff! ff 164. Christmas story. Posted January 14, 2004.
by Kimberly Murphy. A short story in which, after a day of shopping, Captain Scarlet encounters a group of violent robbers in a subway train. ff 14. Christmas Challenge. Originally appeared in The Hot Corner No. 2. First posting: February 10, 2001. Reposted January 16, 2010.
by Clya Brown. When Mrs Muriel Tippett's washing machine is repaired in time for Christmas, the technical expertise comes from a rather unusual source. ff 151. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted December 15, 2003 - Reposted January 31st, 2014.
A WHITE CHRISTMAS CAROL
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by Chris Bishop , Mary J. Rudy and Sue Stanhope. Colonel White has been in a very irritable mood since the beginning of the Holiday Season, and is making life miserable for his officers on Cloudbase. ff 165. Complete story. Christmas story. Part 2 posted January 15, 2004.
CHRISTMAS FAN FICTION CHALLENGE, 2002/2003 EDITION:
by Scarlet Lady. The Mysterons threaten to use a legend against a tradition... what can it mean? ff 150. Christmas Challenge. Originally posted on January 1rst, 2003 - reposted December 25, 2010.
by Kelly Haycock. Extra duties just before Christmas gets Captain Scarlet down, but his friends get together to try and cheer him up. ff 147. Christmas Challenge. First posting: December 10, 2002 - Reposted January 16, 2010.
by Chris Bishop . Trying to escape armed men who had taken an embassy on Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters a certain red-clad gentleman on the roof. ff 93. Christmas story. Originally posted December 23, 2002 - Reposted December 25, 2015.
by Lezli Farrington. In the lead-up to Christmas, Captain Indigo thinks that her fatigue is all due to overwork, but then she receives the gift she thought she'd never have... ff 96. Christmas story. Originally posted January 15, 2003, reposted January 23, 2014.
by Marion Woods. When Colonel White gives permission for a Christmas party, Captain Blue discovers that not all the best presents come gift wrapped. ff 85. Christmas story. Posted December 3, 2002.
by Kelly Haycock. This time of year isn't Christmas for everyone. For some, it's just another winter's day.ff 86. Christmas story. Posted December 3, 2002.
by Tiger Jackson. Christmas should be a time of peace and love. But the Mysterons threaten 'the land of white rivers'.Spectrum must discover where it is and act... soon! ff 87. Christmas story. Posted December 3, 2002. Re-posted, December 4, 2010.
by Chris Bishop. Spectrum must find out what is 'the Spirit of Christmas' the Mysterons want to destroy, while Captain Scarlet discovers an intruder in his quarters.ff 90. Christmas story. Originally posted December 15, 2002 - now re-posted December 11, 2011.
by Marion Woods. On Christmas Eve, Captain Scarlet finds the ghost in his family's closet is out for revenge. Christmas story. ff 91. Originally posted December 15, 2002 - Reposted December 2nd, 2012.
by Mary J. Rudy. Previously appeared in Power Star No. 110. Nature's own lookalikes - identical twins - add to the confusion as Spectrum determines the target of the Mysterons' latest threat. ff 30. Originally updated and posted June 22, 2001 - Re-listed as a Christmas Challenge January 1rst, 2007.
by Mary J. Rudy. Set some time prior to the arrival of the Mysterons. This story uses Captain Scarlet, in a minor role, and a new character to tell how a series of events affected life on Cloudbase forever. AUTHOR'S NOTES. ff 232. Posted June 2, 2002. Re-listed January 1rst, 2003 as a Christmas story.
by Lady Hawke. Peace is all Captain Scarlet wishes for this holiday. Getting it is a different story... ff 89. Christmas story. Originally posted December 10, 2002. Reposted December 25, 2012.
T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ( SPECTRUM STYLE)
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A poem, by Valuth, inspired by the work of Clemet Moore. ff 94. Christmas story. Posted December 23, 2002.
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