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Ouch!
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Title: | Ouch! |
Publisher: | Neon RainBow Press |
Editor(s): | Cinda Gillilan & Jody Norman |
Date(s): | 1997-2008 |
Series?: | Yes |
Medium: | Print zine |
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Genre: | Gen |
Fandom: | multimedia |
Language: | English |
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Ouch! is a multifandom anthology. It was billed as "a gen multi-media over-the-top hurt/comfort zine."
There are twenty issues.
This zine series, along with Compadres and A Small Circle of Friends, and later, One in Ten, were eventually was folded into a new zine series called End of the Rainbow.
Issue 1
Ouch 1 was published in 1997 and is 200 pages long.
The zine was dedicated " to the men and women who made my latest passion possible, the cast and crew who gave us Counterstrike."
- poems by Sue Ann Sarick
- The Last Ride by Valerie DeVries ("Kid's on his last ride for the Pony Express when he runs up against an Indian war party. The results? A concussion and amnesia. When he then falls in with the wrong men will it spell the end of the line for him?") (The Young Riders) (11)
- The Forget-Me-Not Affair by Paula Smus ("Napoleon's forced to blow-up a building while Illya's still inside. Thinking he has killed his partner and best friend, Solo decides that no partner is better than making the same mistake twice. But Illya's not dead, he's just concussed, with no memory of his true allegiances - not good when it's THRUSH who's found him.") (The Man From UNCLE) (24)
- Sweet Revenge by Joyce Strohm ("Ray's sister is out to get him, unfortunately a certain Mountie and his wolf get caught in the crossfire, and the consequences might be deadly.") (Due South) (34)
- From the Sea by Alison Wilson ("Magnum's rescued by Higgins and both reveal more than they planned.") (Magnum PI) (48)
- White Knuckle by Jamie Hector) ("The team's kidnapped and tortured while a madman tries to break Peter Sinclair. The problem is, the man just might have succeeded.") (also in Black Ops #9) (winner of 1998 FanQ) (Counterstrike) (52)
- Caught in the Crossfire by Londa Pfeffer ("Trivette drives an old Narc buddy home after a party and both men are ambushed. Walker hunts down the shooter while his partner fights for his life.") (Walker, Texas Ranger) (80)
- The Opportunist by Peta-Jo Ford ("When an old gorilla sees an opportunity to bring in the two humans and their chimp companion, he takes it. Now Pete's paying the price and if they can't find an antidote soon, he'll die.") (Planet of the Apes) (110)
- All The Years Till Midnight by Sheila Paulson ("Egon and Ray have made some modifications to the P.K.E. meter which calls for a test. Peter plays the mouse in a game of hide and seek that turns deadly.") (winner of 1998 FanQ) (also in Author's Choice) (Real Ghostbusters) (130)
Issue 2
Ouch! 2 was published in January 1998 and is 173 pages long.
It has art by by C.P. Foster.
"Dedicated to every character who has grimaced and made us sigh."
From the editorial:
Welcome to our multi-media hurt/comfort fest, volume number 2! We hope you enjoy these tales as much as we did!
Many thanks to the authors who made this zine possible. Your hard work is much appreciated… and enjoyed! And we hope that you'll consider sending us more stories for future issues!
Not much else to say, except for this warning… these stories range from mild H/C to rather graphic stories. In particular, be aware that the Highlander story has references to male rape, but it is not a slash story. You were warned!
We just wanted to say that while this is called a hurt/comfort zine, these stories reflect the depth and intensity of these characters friendships, and that is something we really enjoy reading. We hope you do, too.
Now, go enjoy some nice bash 'em, trash 'em, hug 'em stories!
- Blind Man's Bluff by Jill Thomasson ("Spock and McCoy crashland on a planet. The doctor is blinded, there are sand crabs the size of professional wrestlers with a taste for human flesh, and the local inhabitants would just as soon kill you as look at you. Not one of their better days.") (updated and reprinted in The McCoy Files) (Star Trek: TOS) (11)
- Restoration by K. Hanna Korossy ("After being forced to shoot a dirty cop, Hutch is questioning all he's held dear and true. The only problem is that that soul-searching carries him right into the middle of a hit and he ends up the hunted in an all-too-real game of life and death. It's up to Starsky to reach him before the bad-guys do.") (Starsky & Hutch) (32)
- Need by Joyce Strohm ("Kronos is dead, but Methos' part as a member of the Four Horsemen is more than Duncan can accept. Their friendship in ruins, both men search themselves for answers and forgiveness. The resulting revelations give Joe Dawson a whole new appreciation for the brutality Kronos embraced, and what Methos had to suffer at his hands. This story contains some adult content.") (Highlander) (48)
- Masks by Sheri Young ("In San Francisco for a conference, both groups face the possibility of losing a team member when an earthquake traps Nick and Peter in a collapsing parking garage. Unable to walk, Peter must be Nick's eyes, when a concussion gives the detective a bad case of double-vision. The trouble is, the aftershocks are bringing what's left of the structure down on them and their air is rapidly running out.") (Riptide/Real Ghostbusters) (77)
- One Last Breath by Londa Pfeffer ("A missing scene from the two-hour Walker special, The Sons of Thunder. Trivette's on the trail of a cop-killer, but his best lead brings him right into the gunman's sights. Being dead isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you're given glimpses into the pain your friends will suffer when you're gone.") (Walker, Texas Ranger) (151)
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2
See reactions and reviews for Restoration.
Issue 3
Ouch! 3 was published in 1998 and contains 169 pages.
From the editors:
Not much else to say, except for this warning. . . these stories range from mild H/C to some rather graphic stories. You were wamed! But then again, that's probably why you're here, right? We just wanted to say that while this is called a hurt/comfort zine, these stories reflect the depth and intensity of these characters' friendships, and that is something we really enjoy reading. We hope you do, too.
Now, go enjoy some nice bash 'em, trash 'em, hug 'em stories!
- The Search for Justice by Lori Schultz "The Robinson family and their compatriots find themselves on trial for a crime they didn't even know they committed. When it looks like Will might pay the ultimate price even Dr. Smith can't stand idly by and watch.") (Lost in Space) (19)
- Physician, Heal Thyself by Valerie DeVries ("Dr. Bashir is critically injured and his assistant killed during an ion storm. While his life hangs in the balance, Bashir has to learn to let go and accept that some things are just not under his control." (Star Trek: Deep Space 9) (13)
- Promises by Whitethorn ("Admiral Ross is missing, so McQueen and a hand-picked team are dispatched to find him. But nothing is as it seems, and there are dangers at every turn.") (Space: Above and Beyond) (17)
- The Walking Wounded by Londa Pfeffer ("A missing scene from the episode "Broken Play." The team escaped from Bosnia, but there are still some wounds to be healed – both inside and out.") (Soldier of Fortune) (9)
- Fox Hunt by Sheila Paulson ("An old enemy from Vietnam is stalking the men who know a terrible secret, including Winston, Nick, Cody, and Hawke. However, the ghost of one of the victims is able to warn the Ghostbusters, who in turn warn the Riptide detectives. But is it too late? As the hunter closes for the kill no one is safe.") (Real Ghostbusters/Riptide, guest appearance by Airwolf) (84)
Issue 4
Ouch! 4 was published in June 1998 and is 169 pages long.
"Dedicated to every character who has patted his buddy's back and made us sigh."
From the editorial:
Welcome back to the hurt/comfort zine that keeps rollin' along. Yes, we admit it, we're hurt/comfort trollops – and proud of it! So we're thrilled to see folks reading and writing such diverse H/C stories.
- All This For A Piece of Paper by Lynn Gill ("With a posse hot on their heels, Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry split up, with plans to meet again later. Problem, both men are hired to acquire a piece of paper - for opposite sides of a range feud.") (reprinted from Ghost Riders #7) (Alias Smith and Jones) (11)
- The Ultimate Hurt/Comfort Story - Without the Comfort by Heidi M ("The title says it all, and we refuse to give anything away!") (The Fugitive) (35)
- Pushing by K Hanna Korossy ("When a practical joke gets out of hand both Starsky and Hutch have to reevaluate their relationship.") (Starsky and Hutch) (37)
- Promises Kept by Sheri Young ("Cody meets a woman he thinks he wants to marry, but she has very different ideas. (Riptide) (51)
- I Talk to Trees by Sheila Paulson ("The team is sent to look into the mysterious disappearances of loggers and find much more than they ever expected. Now, if they can just get Ray back before it's too late!") (Real Ghostbusters) (107)
- Sacrificial Lamb by Valerie DeVries ("A general is out to shut the project down, and in the process he might just get Daniel Jackson killed.") (won a 1999 FanQ) (Stargate SG-1) (140)
Issue 5
Ouch! 5 was published in August 1998 and is 182 pages long.
- Comfort's Cost by K Hanna Korossy ("Slip into Hutch's thoughts as he weathers Starsky's fight for life and recovery after being shot in a small Italian restaurant in the episode, 'Shootout'.") (Starsky and Hutch) (14)
- Dear Dad by Christine Jeffords ("While in therapy Rick pens a letter to his father.") (Simon and Simon) (9)
- When the World Wants Too Much by Sheri Young ("Nick's recovering from emergency surgery, and doing well. Not well enough, though, to travel back East with Cody and Murray. But circumstances conspire to pull Nick into following, and force him into a wrenching choice.") (Riptide) (42)
- Shades of Grey by Londa Pfeffer ("Hatred can poison a person's mind, but it can also stain a good friendship, and get people killed. Alex and Walker race to find Trivette before it's too late.") (Walker, Texas Ranger) (winner of a 1999 FanQ) (43)
- The Lion Queen by Paula Smus ("On an apparently friendly planet Carter is lured away from the team. Can they get her back?") (Stargate SG-1) (17)
- Travois by Sheila Paulson ("Jack and Daniel are abducted by a mechanical bird and delivered into the hands of primitives, who attack and wound the Colonel. Daniel and a local friend struggle to get Jack back to the Stargate before his condition becomes critical." (also in Author's Choice) (Stargate SG-1) (46)
Issue 6
Ouch! 6 was published in January 1999 and is 163 pages long.
It contains art by Clare Solomon.
"Dedicated to every partner who reached out, squeezed his buddy's shoulder, and made us smile."
From the editorial:
And welcome back to another round of swarm, trash 'ems, bash 'ems… just good old hurt and comfort, and these stories do have both! So, what do you have to look forward to? Well, a little bit of everything . . . Some nice physical get-ums, and some psychological get-ums, and even some double-whammys.
- The Journey by K Hanna Korossy ("A tag to "A Coffin for Starsky." Starsky's adventure on the "Other Side" as he fights his way back to the waking world.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- Waiting Room by K Hanna Korossy ("Starsky and Hutch develop a new understanding of themselves and each other while waiting to hear about a friend.") (Starsky and Hutch) (19)
- Mutual Support by Christine Jeffords ("A tag to "Into Thin Air." Rick is there for an injured A.J.") (Simon and Simon) (24)
- A Bond, poem by Laura Brush (37)
- Second Swell Soliloquies by Christine Jeffords ("A tag to "Second Swell." A.J. and Rick each do a little soul searching.") (Simon and Simon) (38)
- Ain't Gonna Mow No Mo' by Teri Sarick ("Duncan meets with an unusual adversary, or is she?") (Highlander) (43)
- The Flower That Shattered the Stone by Gillian Holt ("An unexpected visit from Paul's nephew turns deadly when the Blackwood Project encounters the aliens' latest plans to destroy mankind.") (reprinted from Code 47, Level 3, Authorization 10 #3, also in Green Floating Weirdness #13) (War of the Worlds) (46)
- Bonding by Sandy Fiore ("The Master might be dead, but all is not right in Sunnydale. Can Cordy help set Buffy straight?") (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) (84)
- All the King's Horses by Valerie DeVries ("SG-1 heads to a planet where SG-9 has disappeared, a planet ruled by Seth, the God of Chaos. Daniel becomes the sacrificial lamb in an attempt to gain power.") (Stargate SG-1) (89)
- Trapped in Amber by Jacqueline Moleski ("Derek receives an unexpected gift of great power. When that power is unleashed it's up to the rest of the Legacy House to solve the mystery before Derek has to forfeit his life, or his sanity.") (Poltergeist: The Legacy) (113)
- Experience by Sheila Paulson ("When Pete misses a bust and Ray is hurt, Egon gets mad, and he's not in the mood to listen to excuses.") (Real Ghostbusters) (126)
- When a Man is Lost by Tara MacKenzie ("A missing scene from "Stay With The Dead." McQueen fights to save West's memory, and rescue the 58th.") (reprinted in Black Ops #7) (Space: Above and Beyond) (148)
Issue 7
Ouch! 7 was published in July 1999 and is 170 pages long.
"Dedicated to the memory of Alison Wilson, a friend who left us far too soon."
- Risk by K Hanna Korossy ("Hutch is taking care of Starsky after his encounter with Simon, but the roles are switched when Hutch is mugged.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- The Partnership Paradox by Jacqueline Moleski ("On a call to rescue a small boy, Johnny is severely hurt and Roy has some soul-searching to do.") (Emergency!) (18)
- Moving Day by Christine Jeffords ("Little did A.J. know that the case he and his brother put on hold so he could move into his new house would almost get him killed. Good thing Rick was out there to help him.") (Simon and Simon) (31)
- Sophia by M.D. Bloemker ("Jonathan finds himself at the mercy of vampires. And Benedek finds himself at the mercy of Jonathan.") (Shadow Chasers) (60)
- Sacrificial Lamb by Leesa Warren ("Trivette thinks his older brother is a man gone bad. And he might be right, but Walker decides to trust him with his partner's life.") (Walker, Texas Ranger) (80)
- Resignation by Christine Jeffords ("Matt Dillon decides to hang up his guns, but that decision cannot stand.") (Gunsmoke) (93)
- Stranger in Town by Alison Wilson ("A young man in town to help his family raises questions for Matt, especially when Kitty seems to find him interesting.") (Gunsmoke (103)
- Mind Games by Becca Koldfurr ("Benny Ray and C.J. are captured and brainwashed to carry out an assassination. Matt, Margo and Chance race to stop their teammates, and save their lives.") (winner of a 2000 FanQ) (also in Watch Your Six #1) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (114)
Issue 8
Ouch! 8 was published in September 1999 and is 177 pages long.
It contains art by Anja Gruber.
"Dedicated to the most recent buddies to suffer so well in our imaginations, Soldier of Fortune, Stargate SG-1, and Seven Days."
From the editorial:
And welcome to another issue of our hurt/comfort gen zine. So, what do you have to look forward to? Well, how about a little action and a little science-fiction! And how about a little physical get ‘ems and a little psychological get ‘ems? Sounds good? We hope so!
We have to thank our wonderful authors for all their work… K Hanna, what a great job on the SH story (just to let you know, Simon is after poor Starsky again!). And Mary, what can I say? We loved it! (Think poor, poor Benny, Jonathan is dead!) Sheila, as usual, a great get ‘em with the Ghostbusters. It was really nice to see Egon getting the brunt of the ‘get’. Jeanne, welcome to the Neon RainBow Press family! And what a wonderful debut! (We have to tell you, this story was previously published in an all Burning Zone zine, but we just adore this series and wanted to spread the word, and we couldn’t have asked for a better story to do it with!) And, Kathleen and Fallon, nice h/c with the SOF team! And isn’t it funny how “great minds” think alike! Poor Margo!
And to Anja Gruber, a huge “Thank you!” for the art work!
And we'll be back next year with two more issues, so please send us a story, a missing scene, some poetry, a filk or two, or some art! Any series is fine with us, as long as there’s a buddy pair or a team! Long and short stories welcome! Missing scenes, vignettes, poems, and filks are all needed.
And we'd really, dearly love some universe-related artwork, if you're an artist… Hint! Hint! Please? Please, please, please? Anja, would you like to do more?
- When half-gods go... by K Hanna Korossy ("An old nightmare is happening all over again. Starsky is missing, and Hutch is convinced Simon knows why.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- Moon Shadow by Mary Bloemker ("A hunt for the unusual turns deadly for Jonathan and Benny. With one Shadow Chaser dead and the other refusing to believe, can there possibly be a happy ending? Of course!") (Shadow Chasers) (40)
- One-on-One by Sheila Paulson ("Egon finds himself pitted against a powerful demon in a game of wits. Too bad he loses! Can he survive with the knowledge that he failed his friends?" (Real Ghostbusters) (88)
- Contagion by Jeanne Powers ("Cassian has resigned and the rest of the team are having serious doubts about his replacement. When they discover that Cassian is really dying, they begin to investigate the new project director and quickly find themselves in over their heads.") (reprinted from The Dawn #2) (Burning Zone) (129)
- Everyone Comes Home by Kathleen A. Klatte ("A mission gone bad puts Margo's life in danger. But Nick and Benny Ray refuse to leave her behind.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #2) (Special Ops Force) (163)
- Incentive by Fallon Zane ("A missing scene from the episode "Broken Play." Chance thought there was no way he could be broken, but he was wrong.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #1) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (170)
Issue 9
Ouch! 9 was published in February 2000 and is 181 pages long.
The art is by Anja Gruber (SH), Sandy Kern (ASJ) and C. Renner (RGB).
"Dedicated to every buddy who has reached out and pushed the hair off his partner’s forehead…"
From the editorial:
And to another issue of our hurt/comfort zine. In case you’re new to OUCH, authors here tell stories where someone is hurt (physically, psychologically, or both) and their partner, team member, or friend comforts them. It makes for some nice character explorations and emotional warm fuzzies.
- The Day They Shot Mr. Lincoln by Drena Hills ("Heyes and the Kid run into the man responsible for their parents' death. Can they put their pain behind them, or will they do something they'll regret?") (Alias Smith and Jones) (11)
- The End of the Mile by Christine Jeffords ("Quint has lost the woman he loved, but he has friends who are there for him. Will it be enough?") (Gunsmoke) (23)
- ...the gods arrive by K. Hanna Korossy ("A sequel to "When half-gods go..." in Ouch! #8. Starsky is recovering from his kidnapping ordeal, but it's a slow, painful process. And not just for him, but for his partner as well. But they have each other and that's always been enough. They just hope that will be the case this time, too.") (Starsky and Hutch) (36)
- Peace Be With You by Catriona MacKay) Highlander. Celina and Duncan mourn over the loss of a good friend - Darius. (69)
- Aftermath by Katie Steuer ("A sequel to "The Fix." Hutch is still recovering from his forced addiction, and Starsky is doing all he can to help. And just when Starsky finds the right medicine for his partner, fate plays a terrible joke on the partners - Starsky is kidnapped by men who know what has happened to Hutch, and who think it would be downright hysterical if Starsky understands it too, first hand.") (Starsky and Hutch) (121)
- False Fire by Sheila Paulson ("Early in their partnership, someone stalked the city, killing winos. When that someone turns out to be a demon, and one of the victims Peter Venkman, what's a good ghostbuster to do? Egon pushes aside his grief to hunt down the entity who murdered his best friend. Luckily he has some help - Edgar Benedek, a reporter for the National Register.") (Real Ghostbusters/Shadow Chasers) (127)
- Dancing With the Dead by Fallon Zane ("A missing scene to "Surgical Strike." While being held hostage by the same men who killed his brother and broke him once before, C.J. has an interesting encounter with Danny's ghost.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #2) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (132)
Issue 10
Ouch! 10 was published in 2000 and is 180 pages long.
The zine lists two publication months, September and the "debut" November.
It contains Real Ghostbusters art by Lethe.
"All rights revert to the authors and artists upon publication, but please wait twenty-four months from the debut date before reprinting or posting stories to the Internet."
"Dedicated to the writers who give us the hugs the producers won't let us see!"
From the editorial:
Yes, it's another issue of Ouch! And we really appreciate all the support you, dear reader, give us in this, labor of love. And we do love our hurt/comfort stories!
Well, you only have three stories here, but we think you'll enjoy them! And if you like long, angsty stories, this is your issue! A little amnesia, a stabbing, and a swarm-fest!
And a big "Thank You!" goes out to the folks who made this zine possible:
• K Hanna Korossy, who will forever have our undying thanks for keeping Starsky and Hutch on the mean streets of LA! And this is a fun one! Good angst!
• Sheila Paulson, who is our resident Real Ghostbusters expert! Hang on to your seats! A demon has attacked Egon and it's not over yet!
• Katie Steuer, who is back with the sequel to her story "Aftermath" in Ouch! #9. "Aftermath" is itself a sequel to the episode "The Fix", so you can imagine all the fun you're going to have with this one!
• Teri Sarick, many thanks for the poetry!
- Exceptions by K Hanna Korossy ("Hutch's world has been turned upside down - Starsky is missing, and presumed dead. But he won't believe it, he can't believe it, and so he looks, and looks, and looks. What he finds isn't at all what he expected." (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- Stopping by #6 on a Village Evening, poem by Teri Sarick (The Prisoner) (35)
- The Green-Eyed Monster by Sheila Paulson ("Winston and Ray return to the firehall to find Egon near death and Peter in shock as he works frantically to keep his friend alive. What happens next is a fight to the death with a demon and an old friend.") (Real Ghostbusters) (36)
- Resolution by Katie Steuer ("A sequel to "Aftermath," in Ouch #9. Hutch thought that Starsky's recovery was going well, but he was wrong. Now his partner is sullen and withdrawn, and getting worse every day. When all else fails, he takes a huge chance and forces his partner on a trip - to New York and his mother. But there's another reason, Hutch knows the man responsible for Starsky's condition is in New York as well, and he has plans to see Sabatelli dead.") (Starsky and Hutch) (91)
- Mr. Snow, poem by Teri Sarick (Early Edition) (196)
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10
[Resolution, and Aftermath]: For me these two stories are perfect. I love first person POV, I love Katie Steuer’s style and I love that she sees the guys exactly as I see them. The first story takes place right after The Fix and this time it’s Starsky who needs Hutch’s help. In the second one – that takes over right after the first one we learn so much about Starsky’s past that for me it’s my personal canon. It’s the most incredible explanation why Starsky was sent to California when he was a kid. [1]
Issue 11
Ouch! 11 was published in 2001 and is 189 pages long.
It lists two months of publication, February and the "debut" May.
"Dedicated to all the warm fuzzies that keep us coming back for more… and more… and more!...Let's get to the whumps and hugs!"
- The Lost Boys by Drena Hills ("An injury brings the Kid to the home of a doctor and his children. But then another member of the gang arrives, and things turn ugly. Can Heyes get them out of this in time, and what kind of impression are they making on the kids?") (Alias Smith and Jones) (11)
- After Obsession by Lynn Harvey ("A long tag to the episode "Obsessions." Chris might be shot, but he doesn't want to stay at Ella's home, but the rest of the seven don't know why.") (also in Magnificent Seven Special Gen Collection) (Magnificent Seven) (22)
- Ties by Lynn Harvey ("Ezra is in a quandary, an old friend is dying, and another wants to give up the outlaw trail. By helping one he might be helping the other, or not. Chris and Vin ride along to lend a hand.") (also in Magnificent Seven Special Gen Collection) (Magnificent Seven) (48)
- The Best Laid Plans by Sheila Paulson ("The guys decide to pull a practical joke on Peter and it backfires, badly.") (Real Ghostbusters) (17)
- Home is Where the Heart Is by K Hanna Korossy ("After he almost died, Starsky just had to get away. But he didn't tell Hutch where he was going, and then Hutch gets hurt... can we say guilty!") (winner of a 2002 FanQ) (Starsky and Hutch) (71)
- A Little Culture in Texas by Lynn Gill ("Wanting revenge for the death of his son, a man targets Lundy for death, and he almost succeeds.") (reprinted from Rough 'n Ready) (Houston Knights) (33)
- Buried Alive by Kristi Nelson ("Peter is captured and tortured. He survives, but the mental scars take longer than the physical to heal.") (Counterstrike) (87)
- Buried Alive by Kristi Nelson (Counterstrike) (114)
- A Long and Winding Road by Fallon Zane ("Benny Ray has to go sign his final divorce papers and he's hurting. Good thing he ends up on a friend's doorstep.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #4) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (144)
Issue 12
Ouch! 12 was published in 2001 and is 195 pages long.
Two dates of publication are listed: October, and "debut" in November.
"Dedicated to everyone who awaits the new television season with that particular eager anticipation only fans can truly understand!"
From the editorial:
Yes, it's another issue of Ouch! And we really appreciate all the support you, dear reader, give us in this labor of love. And we do love our hurt/comfort! Sounds terrible, doesn't it? But you have to admit, there just isn't anything like the warm fuzzy you can get from a good HC story…[...]
And, we'll be back next year with two more issues, if y'all send us stories, missing scenes, vignettes, filks, poetry and art! Please! Check the next page for deadlines! Oh, and #14 will be a special theme issue: Oops! Send us some light-hearted HC, you know, a few little boo-boos!
Okay, enough from us! Let's get to the whumps and hugs!
- Murder at Devil's Hole by Drena Hills ("When a man turns up dead at Devil's Hole, the Kid is the prime suspect, but Heyes knows better and sets out to prove his cousin's innocence.") (Alias Smith and Jones) (11)
- Lucky by K Hanna Korossy ("Starsky talks Hutch through a tough moment.") (Starsky and Hutch) (21)
- The Last Goodbye by Lynn Gill ("Mother Minnie dies and Joe accompanies Levon home for the funeral.") (reprinted from Partners and Friends) (Houston Knights) (24)
- The Chaste Moon by Lynn Gill ("After Mother Minnie's death, Lundy begins acting a little strangely, but LaFiamma has plenty of "strange" to deal with himself – Mother Minnie's ghost is paying him visits.") (reprinted from Partners and Friends) (Houston Knights) (34)
- Absent Without Leave by Denyse M. Bridger ("Gage is missing, and Robert and friends are determined to bring him home.") (The Equalizer) (38)
- Duty by K Hanna Korossy ("Irene is dead, Ray is hurting, and Benny is trying to find a way to help, but he's not sure he can, or if Ray wants him to any more.") (Due South) (70)
- Guilty Conscience by Fallon Zane ("A missing scene from "Apres Vu." Benny Ray blames himself for Matt's close brush with death, but a chat with a local priest helps him put things in a better perspective.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #4) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (80)
- Into Thin Air by Robyn Jordaine ("When Trivette is kidnapped, Walker is willing to pull out all the stops to find him, including calling in an old friend. But when they do find him, they're not sure he'll survive, or be the same man if he does.") (Walker, Texas Ranger) (87)
- A Stranger in the House by Gillian Holt ("A chance encounter with an alien device leaves Ironhorse with amnesia, and might just cost him his position in the Blackwood Project.") (War of the Worlds) (145)
- The Caller by Denyse M. Bridger ("LaCroix is being haunted by a woman who wants something from him, something he eventually feels compelled to give.") (Forever Knight) (170)
- Life Force by Sheila Paulson ("When Luke crash lands, Han and Chewie do everything they can to save his life, but it's not enough. Han has to open his mind and embrace the Force to save his friend.") (Star Wars) (175)
MYSTERY: this story is mentioned in the editorial and an online table of contents, but not in the print zine -- Red, Red Rose by Llyr Chaves & Gillian Holt ("A post-"Vengeance is Mine" story. Michael Burton meets another shade, a beautiful young woman who was recently killed by Colonel Ironhorse. Now all he has to do is help her complete her unfinished business, but that's hard when half that business is engaged in a covert war against invading aliens.") (Shades of LA and War of the Worlds) (8 pages)
Issue 13
Ouch! 13 was published in 2002 and is 176 pages long.
- A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words by Drena Hills ("Curry is behind bars, Heyes is dead, and a reporter is trying to set the record straight, or is he?") (Alias Smith and Jones) (10)
- Debts of Friendship by K Hanna Korossy ("Hutch wakes up at the hospital, the victim of a vicious beating, but he can't remember who did it or why. That leaves Starsky to both protect his partner and find the one(s) responsible.") (Starsky and Hutch) (7)
- Echo by by Denyse M. Bridger ("Scott is sure his father's life is in danger, and nobody seems to be listening, so he does the only thing he can - he goes to protect Robert, and in the process, almost gets himself killed.") (The Equalizer) (26)
- Recovery by Denyse M. Bridger ("Scott is slowly recovering from his wounds, and getting a little more TLC than he can take. (15)
- Up From the Abyss by Jamie Hector) Counterstrike. Konrad Strand is back, and he has a plan to destroy Alexander Addington, but to make it work, he must first destroy Stone's mind.") (winner of a 2003 FanQ award) (The Equalizer) (24)
- Trust Me by Kathleen A. Klatte ("Doggett finds himself caring for Scully.") (X-Files) (4)
- Choices by Denyse M. Bridger ("Alex is still dealing with the aftermath of the prison riot.") (UC: Undercover) (7)
- Fond Farewell by Fallon Zane ("Matt says good-bye to Chance and C.J. and wonders how his life might change.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #5) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (5)
- Poised on the Edge of Forever by Denyse M. Bridger ("Nick is ready to take the final walk.") (Forever Knight) (2)
- Ghost Trap by Sheila Paulson ("Ray is working on a modification to the traps when he's taken prisoner by a ghost, and there's no one there to save him, except Winston.") (Real Ghostbusters) (13)
- Divide and Conquer by Cedar J. Duel ("A hostage rescue mission turns deadly and leaves Benny Ray in the hands of men who will do anything to get at the information he has.") (also in Good to Go #1) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (42)
- Long Walk, Short Bridge by Nancy Platte ("Heyes and Curry run across a most unusual woman who helps them when they need it most.") (also in Just You, Me & the Governor #10) (Alias Smith and Jones) (11)
Issue 14
Ouch! 14 was published in 2002 and is 182 pages long. It is a Special Issue called, "Oops!"
- Some Days... by Sharon Airey ("Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed, as a young Heyes and Curry discover.") (Alias Smith and Jones) (4)
- When it Snows in Arizona by Lynn Gill ("Getting caught in a blizzard is just the last in a long string of trouble the boys find themselves in. And when they take refuge in a cave, things go from bad to worse.") (also in Just You, Me & the Governor #3 and Anything Goes #4) (Alias Smith and Jones) (13)
- A Fine Ol' Institution by Lynn Gill "One of Heyes' usual tricks lands the boys in jail, where things take a turn for the wacky.") (also in Just You, Me & the Governor #11) (Alias Smith and Jones) (15)
- Home From the Wars by Michelle Fortado ("The Seven take on what they think will be an easy, enjoyable job, but they get more than they bargained for.") (also in Magnificent Seven Special Gen Collection) (Magnificent Seven) (10)
- The Love of Friends by Sheila Paulson ("An old crime, a recent death, and a ghost sighting, all conspire to put Jon and Benny in the middle of an ivory tower mystery.") (Shadow Chasers) (34)
- Wishful Thinking by Brenda A. & Gillian Holt ("Of all people, Paul and Harrison should know to be careful, that you might just get what you wish for, and when they do, it's hysterical.") (also in Green Floating Weirdness #7) (War of the Worlds) (26)
- Doctor's Orders by Cheryl Benson ("The doctor decides that SG-1 needs a full time medic.") (Stargate SG-1) (2)
- Same Language by K Hanna Korossy ("There are times when only your partner can really, truly understand you, and this is one of them!") (Starsky and Hutch) (10)
- Killing Him with Kindness by Keiko Jones ("Poor Hutch, he really, really, really should have stayed home in bed!") (Starsky and Hutch) (12)
- Million to One Odds by Denyse M. Bridger ("Scott often turns up looking like death warmed over, and one of his friends decides it's time she did something about it.") (The Equalizer) (4)
- Compromising Positions by Denyse M. Bridger ("When Scott tries to help a friend he finds himself included in a bust. Now he needs to get out of jail in order to help his friend, but who can he call who won't tell his dad?") (The Equalizer) (11)
- Last Call by Lexi Jordan ("In the aftermath of a bad assignment, Mac installs some new security.") (Swift Justice) (4)
- Babysitting Duties by Tammy L. Croft ("Childhood diseases are a pain for children, but even worse on adults.") (X-Files) (10)
- Island Impression by Fallon Zane ("Never annoy the Island spirits. Never.") (reprinted in Watch Your Six #6) (Soldier of Fortune, Inc.) (6)
- Welcome to Comaland by Cheryl Benson ("One of the regulars in Comaland comes up with a bright idea.") (multifandom) (4)
- The Bar at the End of the Universe by Outta Luck ("Some fan writers are more powerful than they ever imagined.") (multifandom) (7)
Issue 15
Ouch! 15 was published in 2003 and is 180 pages long.
There are two publication dates: April and (debut) May.
- Bittersweet by Carole Seegraves ("A post-"The Fix" tag. An innocent act on Starsky's part sends Hutch back into the memories.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- Reminders by K Hanna Korossy ("An undercover assignment hits a little too close to home for Hutch, but when Starsky misses a check-in, he knows he has to go looking for the man, no matter what it costs him.") (Starsky and Hutch) (15)
- Finally, poem by MC Schlisler (Starsky and Hutch) (30)
- Fly, Crash, Burn by Laura Cathcart ("A missing scene. Harrison's addiction to alien-tainted music reveals a great deal about his friendship with Paul.") (War of the Worlds) (31)
- You Left Me by Aline ("A missing scene. Steve is feeling guilty about not being able to keep Jesse from getting hurt.") (Diagnosis Murder) (37)
- A Gulf Too Wide, poem by MC Schisler (Diagnosis Murder) (40)
- Crossfire by Denyse M. Bridger ("Mickey finds himself in the middle of a bad situation.") (The Equalizer) (41)
- Ricochet by Denyse M. Bridger ("A sequel to "Crossfire." Fallout from the shooting comes back to haunt Mickey, but it's Scott who might pay the ultimate price.") (The Equalizer) (45)
- Home Again, poem by MC Schisler (The Equalizer) (61)
- Sorry... Crystal by Gillian Holt ("A missing scene from "The Second Seal." The Project ends up with the alien crystal from the Fort Streeter vaults and it continues to play havoc in their lives.") (War of the Worlds) (62)
- Turtle Soup by Sheila Paulson ("Blair ends up in the hospital and doesn't remember why.") (The Sentinel) (69)
- By Any Other Name by Laura Brush & Laura Grigsby ("Summer camp turns out to be more of an adventure for Scott and Debi than either teen imagine!") (War of the Worlds/Starman) (75)
- Yearning, poem by MC Schisler (War of the Worlds) (88)
- Split Second by Erica Michaels ("While on an assignment Vin is shot.") (also in Magnificent Seven Special Gen Collection) ([ Magnificent Seven (ATF)]) (89)
- Conduct Unbecoming by Cath Holt ("Harrison almost ruins Debi's birthday, and it's Suzanne and Paul who end up in the hospital.") (War of the Worlds) (103)
- Bridging Life, poem by MC Schisler (120)
- False Alarm by Lessa Warren & Lexi Jordan ("A hit and run leaves Warrick in the hospital and the rest of the team trying to find out who the driver was.") (CSI) (121)
- The Moment, poem by MC Schisler (154)
- In the Arms of a Friend by Erica Michaels (Magnificent Seven) (155)
Issue 16
Ouch! 16 was published in 2004 and is 162 pages long.
There are two publication monts: March and (debut) May.
- Target of Opportunity by Erica Michaels ("When Vin sees that Chris and Ezra are in trouble he sets himself up as a target, an action with unintended consequences.") (also in Magnificent Seven Special Gen Collection) (Magnificent Seven (ATF Denver AU)) (11)
- Chicken Soup for the Soul by Audrey Lynne ("When Ray gets sick he learns the real meaning of friendship.") (Real Ghostbusters) (27)
- Grief by K Hanna Korossy ("Starsky is still recovering from Terri's death, but it's slow going. Tissue warning!") (winner of a 2005 FanQ) (Starsky and Hutch) (32)
- Escape by Gemini ("Bodie has been captured, but he's determined to make good on his escape.") (The Professionals) (43)
- Links by Denyse M. Bridger ("A spring break trip turns into a fight for survival and Scott isn't sure Gage will ever forgive him.") (The Equalizer) (50)
- Dialogue in Darkness by Gemini ("Bodie and Doyle are awaiting rescue, and needing to pass the time.") (The Professionals) (72)
- You Know that Wyoming Will be Your New Home by Susan Macdonald ("When Heyes gets shot, Curry has no choice but to surrender. That act lands the boys in prison for 20 long years, but they still have hopes the governor might come through.") (Alias Smith and Jones) (78)
- Operating Instructions by Lynda Tysdal ("A missing scene from "Box Busters." Nick and Cody have to say goodbye when Murray heads out for his new job.") (Riptide) (94)
- Mr. Morton's Bachelor's Party by Jill I. Collins ("Getting married can get darn complicated when you have friends like Lee Crane! A simple bachelor's party goes horribly astray.") (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) (101)
- Moments in Time by Ariane Rivendell ("Max and Grant have a heart to heart.") (New Mission Impossible (116)
- Sad Tidings by Sheila Paulson ("When Ray suddenly loses the Christmas spirit the others are worried, when he leaves them a suicide note, they panic." (Real Ghostbusters) (120)
- A Mother's Love by Brate ("A letter from home has Leeds in a funk." (Dirty Dozen: The Series) (139)
- Nothing but Trouble by Ariane Rivendell ("Max believes that his mistake might have cost Nicholas his life, or worse.") (New Mission Impossible (142)
Issue 17
Ouch! 17 was published in 2005 and is 170 pages long.
There are two publication months: April and (debut) May.
"Dedicated to the ones who take away our hurts!"
- Against All Odds by JJJunky ("A series of accidents befalls Hornblower, each one coming closer to ending his life.") (Horatio Hornblower) (11)
- The Flower of Montana by Susan Macdonald ("The Kid is captured and Heyes is forced to rescue him. Too bad he gets caught, too.") (Alias Smith and Jones) (54)
- The Portal by Sheila Paulson ("Egon finds himself in Middle Earth, meeting interesting people and battling orcs." (Real Ghostbusters/Lord of the Rings) (74)
- Lesser of Two Evils by K Hanna Korossy ("An undercover assignment turns deadly for Starsky when his cover is blown.") (Starsky and Hutch) (101)
- Responsible Parties by Lynda Tysdal & Rachel Eiland-Hall ("The agency is busy, and Murray seems to be slipping when it comes to his usual efficiency.") (Riptide) (118)
- The Towers by Teri Sarick ("Michael is having dreams, at least he hopes they're dreams.") (Now and Again) (151)
- September 11th, 2002, poem by Teri Sarick (157)
- Going Home by Lessa Warren ("Walt and Johnny have to break the news of his father's passing to Bruce.") (The Dead Zone) (159)
- Alone in the Dark by Kathleen A. Klatte ("A missing scene from the series finale.") (Medical Investigation) (166)
- A Light in the Darkness by Kathleen A. Klatte ("A missing scene from the series finale.") (Medical Investigation) (167)
- Long Night's Journey by Kathleen A. Klatte ("A missing scene from the series finale.") (Medical Investigation) (168)
Issue 18
Ouch! 18 was published in March/May 2006 and 180 pages long.
The front cover is by Shiloh.
- With Somebody by K Hanna Korossy ("Starsky is there for his partner.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- The Rest of the Iceberg by K Hanna Korossy ("Hutch knows there's more his partner needs to tell him.") (Starsky and Hutch) (15)
- Company in the Darkness by K Hanna Korossy ("A freak accident leaves Starsky alone in the silence and the darkness, alone except for one anchor.") (Starsky and Hutch) (22)
- Before It's Too Late by Lynda Tysdal ("Murray's need to write a eulogy forces the three friends to consider what's really important in life.") (Riptide) (34)
- Responsible Parties by Lynda Tysdal ("Murray is feeling guilty, but his friends are more than ready to forgive him.") (Riptide) (40)
- The Best We Can by Lynda Tysdal ("When Nick and Murray crash in the Mimi, Cody is left with nothing to do but wait for rescuers to reach them, wait and hope his encouragement can keep them going until help arrives.") (Riptide) (44)
- The Cascade Caper by Susan Macdonald ("Jim and Blair join with four feds to help protect an activist, but nothing ever goes that smoothly for these two!") (The Sentinel/She Spies) (74)
- Looking for a Reason by Kathleen A. Klatte ("A missing scene from the series finale.") (Medical Investigation) (96)
- Beached by Mady Bay ("Danny and Chris end up in trouble while crashing a drug dealer's party.") (Hawaii (TV Series 2004)) (98)
- Crash and Burn by Mady Bay ("A helicopter crash leaves Danny and Chris injured and the bad guys closing in.") (Hawaii 5-0) (107)
- Who Live By the Sword by Brate ("The Jericho team needs the help of the Dirty Dozen to pull off an assignment in France, but the mission takes a deadly turn when four of the men head off to retrieve a priceless artifact.") (Dirty Dozen: The Series/Jericho) (118)
- The Oath by Sheila Paulson ("Pippin has an oath to make.") (Lord of the Rings) (150)
- The Denethor Solution by Sheila Paulson ("Charlie Venkman has really done it this time, a con has gone bad and it's Egon who might pay, a price far too high for Peter to accept." (Real Ghostbusters) (155)
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 18
[Company in the Darkness]: When an explosion blinds and deafens Starsky, Hutch is his only anchor. My favorite hurt/comfort story, it is awesome. [2]
Issue 19
Ouch! 19 was published in April/May 2007 and 164 pages long.
- The Archery Range by Sheila Paulson ("A mishap at the range leads to an injury.") (Lord of the Rings) (11)
- The Princes of the North by Susan Macdonald ("When he is hurt, Dirk must accept help from those he'd prefer not to.") (Wizards & Warriors) (17)
- Thirty Minutes by K Hanna Korossy ("Half an hour can seem like forever when you think your best friend is mad at you.") (Starsky and Hutch) (22)
- After the Storm by Lynda Tysdal ("Murray's thoughts as he remembers back to what his life was like before he went to work with Nick and Cody.") (Riptide) (32)
- Bonds by Denyse Bridger & JM McClure ("Scott is hurt and Harley is paying the price.") (Equalizer) (36)
- Lessons in White by K Hanna Korossy ("When Dean is hurt, Sam takes care of him - always.") (Supernatural) (91)
- Soar Like an Eagle by Rhiannon ("Brick McKenna knows that there is nothing he can do to make his father understand him, or love him for the son he is, but knowing that and facing the reality are two different things.") (McKenna) (96)
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 19
[Thirty Minutes]: K Hanna Korossy is a wonderful and prolific writer, and she excels at hurt/comfort. Thirty Minutes is a great example of her work. It’s a tightly written account of the first half hour after Starsky's been shot in a bank robbery -- told from Starsky's point of view as he fades between the grave reality of his rescue and dreamlike recollections of a falling-out with Hutch, all with the thirty-minute clock running. [3]
Issue 20
Ouch! 20 was published in April/May 2008 and contains 204 pages.
"Dedicated to the wonderful writers and reader who helped to keep the spirit of friendship alive!"
- Anybody's Partner by K Hanna Korossy ("Starsky's old partner tosses a wrench into his current partnership with Hutch.") (Starsky and Hutch) (11)
- Vienna by Lynda Tysdal ("A missing scene from the episode 'The Bargain Department.'") (Riptide) (33)
- Grounded by Mady Bay ("A tag to the episode 'Underground.'") (Hawaii (TV Series 2004)) (40)
- The Binder of Souls by Sheila Paulson ("The team runs into an entity they're not sure what to do with.") (Stargate SG-1) (45)
- Detained by K Hanna Korossy ("Sam ends up in the right place at the wrong time.") (Supernatural) (74)
- Judgment Day by Lexi Jordan and Harmony Miller ("The team knew this day might come, now Warrick's life hangs in the balance.") (CSI Las Vegas) (83)
- The Schoolmaster's Tale by Susan Macdonald ("When the Kid is hurt, Heyes takes refuge in the only place he can.") (Alias Smith and Jones) (126)
- Could This Day Get Any Worse? by Winter ("The detectives end up at lunch in the wrong place at the right time.") (Hawaii (TV Series 2004)) (142)
- Closer to Home by Winter ("Chris and Danny end up in trouble.") (Hawaii (TV Series 2004)) (174)