Golden Boy by Jungle Kitty (R)

[bradamante13.livejournal.com]

Fandom: STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
Pairing: Kirk / Gary Mitchell; Kirk / others; Kirk / Spock
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Invisible Planets
Why this must be read: This alternate universe tale is very different from the usual “Kirk and Spock find eternal love” stories (which I happen to be quite fond of). But it’s a compelling look at an entirely plausible background for Kirk, and how his youthful activities could come to affect his adult life profoundly.

The story invents a very interesting taboo, and explores what happens to those who break it. It’s extremely well-written, sparse and erotic in places and violent in places. And the end result is tragic, but completely believable.

Golden Boy

Comments

[ladysunrope.livejournal.com]

What an excellent rec. I'd never read this before.
Original,moving and very, very powerful. I liked the Kirk as flawed approach which a lot of writers don't see.
Thank you so much

[ladysunrope.livejournal.com]

I also tried to leave fb for the author but it was returned as 'user unknown' which is a pity.

[bradamante13.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! I've been reading trek stories for years and years, and it was interesting finding stories to recommend.... they're mostly ones that have stuck in my head for one reason or another over the years. This was definitely one of them. And at least it had a memorable title, too - there are some stories I'm still looking for! It's too bad you weren't able to leave feedback for the author....I'll post if I can dig up alternate contact info for her.

Golden Boy

[(Anonymous)]

Hey bradamante and friends -

A friend told me about this rec and I really appreciate the plug!

I recently changed my email address and I'm enjoying a spam-free life (which is why I didn't update it on my website). Could you please remove my address from the previous entry? If anyone wants to get in touch with me, just sign the guestbook on my site. I will happily respond.

Thanks again and glad to hear about people enjoying an "oldie."

Jungle Kitty

Re: Golden Boy

[bradamante13.livejournal.com]

Hi Jungle Kitty - thanks for coming to visit us! I've removed your email address, and I'm glad that you have an alternate way for people to send comments to you via your guestbook :)

And thanks for writing this story - I can't remember if I sent you feedback years ago when I first read it, but I really liked it, and it's one that's stuck with me for years.