"Make-Believe" is a short story by Allyn Gibson from the Star Trek: The Original Series anthology volume Constellations.
Summary[]
When an Enterprise shuttle crash-lands on Algenib II, Kirk and his crew cross a barren alien landscape seeking answers. Meanwhile, a grieving widow seeks her own answers when confronted with a troubled child and his toys.
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Characters[]
Starfleet[]
Other characters[]
- Mrs. Davis • Breandán Howard • Gabrielle Howard • Kevin Howard • Nicole
- Referenced only
- Boromir • George W. Bush • Christine Chapel • Gett'Ipher • Jabilo M'Benga • T.J. McCoy • Donald Rumsfeld
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Locations[]
- Algenib II • Algol Prime • Alpha Persei • Fort Kiley • Grand Canyon • Iraq • Las Vegas • Lewis Elementary School • Starbase 31 • United States of America • Valles Marineris
Races and cultures[]
States and organizations[]
Other references[]
- See also: Star Trek within Star Trek
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Background[]
- Winner of the 2006 Psi Phi Award for Best Short Story.
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Timeline[]
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| Previous story: Where Everybody Knows Your Name |
Constellations
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Next story: last story |
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| Previous Adventure: Project Blue Book |
Next Adventure: Strangers from the Sky 2045 | |