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.
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.
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. Originally posted December 3, 2002 - Reposted January 30, 2025.
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. Christmas Challenge. ff 775. Posted December 25, 2024.
When a little thoughtful kindness was worth more than any Christmas present. ff 757. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2023.
Captains Scarlet and Blue have more than vampires to worry about on a visit that stirs up far more than they bargained for.Halloween Challenge. ff 187 Originally posted October 8, 2004 - reposted November 12, 2023.
Captain Scarlet sees an old friend one Christmas Eve. ff 742. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2022.
In 1606 the Observance of 5th November Act was passed, creating a public holiday to celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot. Someone on Cloudbase thinks it is time it was revived. ff 741. Posted November 5, 2022.
‘A Lazarus heart’ is when a person spontaneously returns to life after hope for their revival is gone. Captain Scarlet has inevitably become something of an expert… Halloween Challenge. ff 739. Posted October 31st, 2022.
THE TRIAL RUN, PART 2: RACE AGAINST TIME
Part Two of a two-part story. Anyone can have friends, but one who would face their own terrors to find you is all you’ll ever need. Story completed. Halloween Challenge. ff 736. Posted October 24, 2022.
THE TRIAL RUN, PART 1: SILENCE AND SLOW TIME
Part one of a two-parts story. Scarlet knew one of the rules of spelunking was ‘Kill Nothing but Time’, but would time kill him first? Halloween Challenge. ff 736. To be continued. Posted October 16, 2022.
Rain stops play. ff 726. Posted July 5, 2022.
Christmas is more than just presents, it's love and harmony (Julie Hebert). ff 700. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 16, 2022.
Paul Metcalfe always enjoyed taking long country walks because he never knew what he might find. Halloween Challenge. ff 694. Posted October 22, 2021.
Captain Scarlet was feeling aggrieved and was plotting rebellion. ff 688. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2020.
A good friend will try to make sure you’re not feeling lonely on Christmas Eve. ff 687. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 11, 2020.
"You started the shockwave with your unprovoked attack on our Martian complex. This act of aggression will be avenged. You will pay in full." ff 676. Halloween Challenge . Posted October 18, 2020.
When Rhapsody takes Captain Scarlet to Paradise Peaks in search of elegance and charm, they do not expect to encounter deadly danger. Christmas Challenge . ff 668. Posted December 17, 2019.
Someone must take over duty in the Control Room while the senior staff holds an Halloween party... And sometimes, to get into the spirit like everybody else, there's nothing better than telling a true story... Halloween Challenge . ff 560. Originally posted October 31st, 2014 - Reposted November 3, 2019.
ARACHNE
‘Come into my parlour’, said the spider to the captain. Halloween Challenge . ff 664. Posted October 16, 2019.
Edward Wilkie had always believed that, in accordance with Hippocrates’ dictums, he had to make a habit of two things: to help, or at least, to do no harm. Then he met Captain Scarlet and everything he thought he knew went straight out of the window. ff 662. Posted September 29, 2019.
A birthday treat for Captain Scarlet causes a nightmare for Rhapsody Angel. ff 655. Christmas story. Posted December 17, 2018.
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.
AFTER ATLANTICA
A little unofficial R&R has unintended consequences and even Spectrum captains have to live with the consequences of their actions. ff 645. Missing Scene Challenge. Posted August 30, 2018.
I
JUST WANNA BE YOUR TEDDY BEAR
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.
They say that ‘time flies when you’re enjoying yourself’, but one Halloween Captain Ochre is destined to find out just how fast it can go. Halloween Challenge. ff 637. Posted November 4, 2017.
Halloween finds Captain Blue facing up to a bleak future. Halloween Challenge. ff 632. Posted October 1st, 2017.
There is still no cure for the common birthday, but some birthdays do have more significance than others. ff 625. Posted July 14, 2017.
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.
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 family wedding at Christmas – what could possibly go wrong? Captain Blue finds out for himself. ff 614. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 5, 2016.
A close encounter with an ancient – and very alien – culture, places Blue and Scarlet in mortal danger. Halloween Challenge. ff 611. Posted October 16, 2016.
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.
A case of mistaken identity or a Mysteron plot? Halloween Challenge. ff 590. Posted October 31st, 2015.
London is lit up on Captain Scarlet's birthday, but not in a way he appreciates. Christmas Challenge. ff 566. Posted December 17, 2014.
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.
Humans still have a lot to learn about their world. Just ask Captain Grey, Ochre or Scarlet. Halloween Challenge. ff 561. Posted October 31st, 2014.
Revised version. When Captain Scarlet accompanies Doctor Fawn on a medical mission, neither man has any concept of the danger they will have to face. Strong language. ff 409. Originally posted October 3, 2009. Reposted October 11, 2014.
In the build up to Christmas, Captain Scarlet discovers that Heaven is missing an Angel. Christmas Challenge. ff 546. Posted January 31st, 2014.
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.
Sometimes, you just have to fly with you own wings. ff 530. Posted October 13, 2013.
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 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.
They say there are two sides to every story so you must be able to see from both sides… Halloween Challenge. ff 501. Posted October 15, 2012.
They say that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’, but that isn’t always true. ff 496. Posted August 23, 2012.
Symphony's past results in present danger and future menace. Christmas Challenge. ff 482. Posted January 23, 2012.
When the Stars shine down at Christmas... Follow up to "More than substance". Christmas Challenge. ff 480. Posted January 7, 2012.
On a significant milestone in his life, Captain Scarlet learns the true meaning of 'many happy returns'. ChristmasChallenge. ff 477. Posted December 17, 2011.
A sombre occasion on Cloudbase gives Colonel White pause for thought. ff 474. Posted for Remembrance Day, October 11, 2011.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest of all? ff 473. Halloween Challenge. Posted October 31st, 2011.
The Mysterons aren't the only ones out for revenge. ff 469. Halloween Challenge. Posted October 3rd, 2011.
The remergence of an old adversary makes Captain Blue wonder who he can trust and causes headaches - of every kind - for his Spectrum colleagues. Story presented for the website's 10th anniversary. ff 465. Posted June 23, 2011.
Scarlet and Blue's Christmas goes with a bang... ff 457. Christmas Challenge. Posted January 5, 2011.
Desperate measures are called for when Scarlet's birthday approaches and he's in Sick Bay. ff 454. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 17, 2010.
Sometimes, all the secrecy in the world can't protect those we love. Halloween Challenge. ff 450. Posted October 28, 2010.
A ceremonial occasion proves a dangerous mission for Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue - for quite different reasons. Halloween Challenge. ff 445. Posted October 10, 2010.
Captain Magenta was known as the odd man out amongst the Spectrum captains, but then, he had never been a run-of-the-mill kind of guy to start with. ff 433. Posted May 17, 2010.
Captain Scarlet experiences an 'alternative' Christmas when a surprising visitor arrives. Christmas Challenge. ff 428. Posted January 30, 2010.
Spectrum pulls out all the stops to make a special delivery. Christmas Challenge ff 422. Posted December 17, 2009.
A Mysteron threat fails to take 'man's best friend' into account. Christmas Challenge. ff 420. Posted December 6, 2009.
Can Captain Ochre live down his reputation for practical jokes? Halloween Challenge. ff 415. Posted October 31, 2009.
Spending his birthday with his family gives Adam Svenson food for thought and hope for the future. ff 408. Posted August 23, 2009.
Homesickness was, for him, merely a word that weaker men used. His career was his life. Warning: Some strong language. ff 400. Posted March 15, 2009.
Spectrum has to think on its feet when the Mysterons gatecrash a party... Christmas Challenge. ff 393 Posted January 13, 2009.
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.
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.
In life, there is no pause button, no rewind, and definitely no replay - or is there? R rated. Halloween Challenge ff 373. Posted October 12, 2008.
As she waits for an important event, Rhapsody thinks back over the years that have led her to where she is... ff 357. Posted May 13, 2008.
It's Symphony's birthday, and Captain Blue is trying to cheer her up. Christmas Challenge . ff 349. Posted January 6, 2008.
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.
While celebrating his birthday, Captain Scarlet gets up close and personal with some whisky... Christmas Challenge. ff 344. Posted December 17, 2007.
One Halloween, Magenta and Scarlet discover that not all fairies are cute. Halloween Challenge. ff 336. Posted October 28, 2007.
It's Halloween again, and Paul Metcalfe has chosen to isolate himself for the occasion, but when a strange visitor offers him the chance to turn back time, what can he do but say – yes? Halloween Challenge. ff 329. Posted October 2nd, 2007.
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.
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.
There is always one present that stands out from the rest. ff 308. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 25, 2006.
Christmas is a time to count your blessings... ff 304. Christmas Challenge. Posted December 6, 2006.
Captain Scarlet discovers the truth of the phrase - better the devil you know.... Halloween Challenge. ff 293. Posted October 28, 2006.
Paul Metcalfe discovers he is to inherit a substantial legacy, but finds that there are serious drawbacks associated with the bequest. Halloween Challenge. ff 287. Posted October 8, 2006.
There's nowhere an Angel fears to tread. Challenge of Five. ff 285. Posted October 3, 2006.
Even the best of friends can surprise each other. ff 274. Posted March 22, 2006.
Captain Blue and Symphony Angel take some needed time off in Nantucket... Meanwhile, Spectrum faces another threat from the Mysterons. ff 268. Posted February 14, 2006.
Searching into Captain Blue's quarters, Symphony Angel finds more than she's looking for. ff 223. Posted February 14, 2006.
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.
Meet Mr Peplow - an eyewitness to a Spectrum operation who will tell you his own point of view. ff 251. Posted November 13, 2005.
It’s a thin line between love and hate… ff 245. HalloweenChallenge. Posted October 23, 2005.
THE
TERROR THAT STALKS BY NIGHT
There’s something stalking women on Cloudbase – and it’s looking for the Angels… ff 240. Halloween Challenge. Posted October 9, 2005.
The sequel to ‘The Ghost in the Machine’. Captain Scarlet had always known that the day would come; but when it did, he was nowhere near ready for it. ff 235. Posted August 10, 2005.
The startling result of a routine medical causes consternation on Cloudbase. Three members of Spectrum re-evaluate their pasts and give Doctor Fawn the delicate task of resolving the dilemma - without breaching confidences… ff 231. Posted May 2, 2005.
A Valentine's Day Concert on Cloudbase offers a chance for the personnel to display some of their lesser known talents.... A Valentine's Day special story.ff 219. Posted February 13, 2005.
Captains Scarlet and Blue are the only people who can save the world when the Mysterons threaten to imitate art – or are they? ff 215. Posted January 21, 2005.
Captain Ochre is faced with the consequences of his past actions, when the past catches up with him in a most unexpected way. ff 213. Posted January 17, 2005.
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.
Captain Grey discovers that mankind has always had to face terrifying odds, when he is confronted by a timeless challenge. Halloween Challenge and Multiverse Challenge story. ff 193. Posted October 24, 2004.
SYNCHRONICITY
The latest Mysteron cryptic threat seems to be related to the missing Lieutenant Garnet's investigation, concerning a machine built to control volcanic eruptions, but that can also be used to created them. Captains Scarlet, Blue and Grey are sent to continue the investigation, but the mission goes terribly wrong when Scarlet is swapped away in an undercover cave and discovers not only the missing Spectrum officer, but a passageway to strange new worlds - not unlike his own, but oh so different! Multiverse Challenge story. ff 171. Complete story.
Part 1: Reality - Posted April 26, 2004.
Part 2: Dichotomy - Posted May 31, 2004.
Part 3: Identity Crisis - Posted July 7, 2004.
Part 4: Confrontation - Posted August 15, 2004.
Part 5: Resolution - Posted October 2, 2004.
Part 6: Restoration - Posted October 2, 2004.
Complete story on Zip file - Posted October 2, 2004.
In sickbay on Cloudbase, in the early hours of the morning, a man watches by the bed of his injured friend... ff 170. Posted February 25, 2004.
It is Valentine Day, and the Captains have decided to give a little surprise to the Angels. ff 202. Posted February 14, 2004.
Summoning spirits can lead to disturbing surprises... Halloween Challenge. ff 141. Posted October 25, 2003.
Rehearsals of "Macbeth" for an upcoming Halloween performance certainly bring the worst in certain people - especially Captain Scarlet. Halloween story. ff 139. Posted October 19, 2003.
A routine mission to protect a political VIP becomes a deadly game of hide and seek for Scarlet and Blue when they are accompanied by some Very Important People of their own. ff 117. Posted July 7, 2003.
Set in 2075, this story takes both Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue in Prague where Scarlet narrowly escape Captain Black's newest plan to neutralize him, and Captain Blue encounters 'the Ghost in the Machine". ff 102. Posted March 15, 2003.
It's one catastrophe after the other when Captain Scarlet is teamed with teamed with a new partner. ff 101. Spectrum Challenge. Posted March 15, 2003.
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.
Captain Scarlet is not too happy about all the Halloween celebrations, but everyone else is having a good time. Until... ff. 74. Halloween story. Originally posted October 6, 2002. Re-posted, October 3rd, 2011.
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OTHER STUFF
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.
A Play in 13 Act. Reposting of the original 2006 Spectrum Halloween Costume Party, by Caroline Smith (with collaboration of Chris Bishop , Keryn, Hazel Köhler, Mary J. Rudy, Marion Woods and Siobhan Zettler). Halloween Challenge. ff 297. Originally posted October 31, 2006 - Re-posted October 23, 2017.
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.
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.
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.
2009 Spectrum Halloween Costume Party, by Caroline Smith, Hazel Köhler, Marion Woods and Chris Bishop . The Spectrum members are celebrating Halloween with their annual costume party - and this time, Colonel White provided the theme. Halloween Challenge. ff 417. Posted October 31, 2009.
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.
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.
SPECTRUM
HALLOWEEN PARTY, 2007 EDITION
by Chris Bishop (with collaboration of Caroline Smith, Keryn, Mary J. Rudy , Marion Woods and Siobhan Zettler). This year's annual costume party - as usual, from all of Cloudbase Senior Staff. Halloween Challenge. ff 338. Posted October 31, 2007.
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.
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.
SPECTRUM
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
By Chris Bishop , with the collaboration of Mary J. Rudy , Marion Woods and Caroline Smith. A series of pictures and captions, featuring the Cloudbase officers, attending the latest Halloween costume party. ff 247. Halloween Challenge. Posted October 31, 2005.
Pictures by Caroline Smith, captions by Clya Brown, Caroline Smith and Marion Woods. A collection of touched-up pictures shows how the Angels got carried away for this year's Halloween party... Halloween story. ff 194. Posted October 31, 2004.
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