Man from U.N.C.L.E. Section VII

"The Lost In War Affair" by mrua7

2020-08-20T14:08:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Written for the 50th Anniversary of 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' mini-bang challenge on mfu50bang, Live Journal. (rated gen-mature for mild het)

The story is based on the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia; today is the 52nd anniversary.

"The Lost in War Affair"

Click on the pic to take you to AO3

Artwork by Glennagirl

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"The day the earth shook Affair" For the Long Affair Anniversary Challenge

2019-09-23T11:59:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Napoleon and Illya are in a race against time. An UNCLE agent has betrayed the Command and they must hunt her down before she or THRUSH decimates the world with an infernal machine.

Click on the pic to take you to AO3:

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It's hard to believe!

2019-08-06T22:56:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

This month marks the 7th Anniversary of
the PicFic Tuesday Challenge
here on Section VII.
In honor of this amazing anniversary we're posting the prompt from
the very first PicFic as this month's PicFic Challenge.

Your story is Due:
Tuesday August 27th, though you can post
anytime between now and the end of the month!

If you’re late, that's okay. We'd rather read your MFU fic
a little late than not at all!

Just make sure to include the photo prompt with your story!

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Four Years of Gen Fiction

2016-09-13T15:58:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

It's hard to think back to before Section VII, it's become so much a part of my daily routine. I did a quick little computation and in the four years since we all started on this venture, nearly two thousand stories have been added to ff.net, a good portion of them the products of challenges here at S7.
I distinctly remember someone mentioning when the numbers hit one thousand MFU stories on ff.net, just previous to the launch of Section VII. Keep in mind that represents a span of twelve years, and the stories now have nearly tripled in four years time. Although all genres post in the same place, the majority of them within the new number are gen, something that I think is a significant statistic considering the numbers had been diminishing in that category.
All of this to say, I think we've all been involved in a worthwhile effort. While everyone has tastes unique to their own points of view, I think the health of the Gen story is intrinsic to the well being of MFU in general since it captures the essence of the original TV series. I know that may draw some contrary opinions, and that's fine; but what we're here to celebrate is the imagery and comraderie of Solo and Kuryakin as partners and friends whose primary aim is to keep the world safe as they did back in the 60's.
We're not political, and we're not hyping something we can't watch on our coveted dvd collection.
We just like Gen.
And we really like Napoleon and Illya. So much so that the stories keep coming and the fandom continues to grow.
Congratulations to everyone involved, writers and readers alike. We may not have the most stories, but we see new ones every week from a diverse group of writers, from different parts of the world.
How awesome is that ...

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Thank You,and Keep Going.

2015-10-13T11:43:00Z

Posted by: jantojones.livejournal.com

It very nearly passed me by, but this week marks the first anniversary of 'The Short Affair' challenge.

It all began when I wrote the first, in what I had planned to be, a series of short stories. mrua7 like the idea so much, that she suggested I make it into a regular challenge here on Section VII. From a relatively slow start, the challenge has grown, and we have had many, many wonderful stories as a result.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part over the last year. I hope you are enjoying it, and will continue to join in.

These were the first entries into the Short Affair Challenge.

A Deadly Beauty by jantojones
The reality of Partnership by alynwa
What Dreams May Come by mrua7
Do Tell by glennagirl

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Happy Birthday David McCallum!

2015-09-19T07:55:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Happiest of Birthdays David McCallum and wishing you many more!
82 years young!
(And belated happy annirversary as well! Married 49 years!)

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Three Years and Counting...

2015-02-04T11:56:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

January 13 marked the 3rd Anniversary of Section VII. That's 3 years of great stories, conversation and companionship here with each other and our favorite spies. Thank you to every one who has been a part of it, whether from the outset or recently. Whether you're writing the stories, or reading and discussing them... I'm honored and so very grateful for all of you.

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Happy 50th Anniversary to our brave Men from U.N.C.L.E.

2014-09-22T09:31:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

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A Special Thanks!

2014-08-27T08:30:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

A huge thank you to all the writers, and those who took the time to comment on the stories posted here on Section VII yesterday for the Second Anniversary PicFic Challenge! The turnout as well as the stories were fantastic. If you haven't read them, take the time to do so! You won't be disappointed.

There's one more PicFic to post before the big MFU 50th Event here on Section VII!

Now don't forget that Special Edition PicFic event. The two-part challenge begins on September 1st, for prompt 1, prompt 2 will be up on September 8th and your stories are due to post Tuesday September 16th. This is part of the MFU 50th Anniversary Celebration. So please join us!

( Challenge rules behind the cut )

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The Shores of Paradise part 2 - PicFic Anniversary Redux 8/26

2014-08-26T15:27:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

I decided to continue the story that started two years ago with this first PicFic offering. If you haven't yet read the re-post of the original story, you can do it HERE
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Two months after the death of Garrison Nealy...

“Illya, something new has come in regarding the drowning death of Garrison Nealy. Mr. Waverly wants us upstairs ASAP.”

Illya frowned at the news, reminded again of the scene in California and his partner’s morose behavior.

“Garrison had a heart attack. What sort of news could there be concerning his death?” Napoleon just shook his head. Something told him that he had been right all along; it wasn’t merely a heart attack that had killed his agent.

“I don’t know, but we may have another round of beach weather ahead of us if my instincts are correct.” A sigh of resignation met that statement as the Russian acquiesced to the inevitability of Napoleon’s instincts being on target. They usually were.

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Picfic Tuesday 2nd Anniversary Challenge : Sand, Sea and Spores

2014-08-26T13:45:00Z

Posted by: avirra.livejournal.com

Napoleon slowly lowered his field glasses.

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"The Shores of Paradise" by Glennagirl, reposted for the PicFic Anniversary

2014-08-26T08:45:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

What can turn Paradise into a prison? How does a man start out with such high expectations, only to have his world come crashing down around him?

Napoleon Solo was wondering about all of these things and more as he looked at the body that had washed up on the beach in this Southern California town. So far the police had managed to keep the crowds away, and only Solo and his partner were allowed in at this point, their cards paving a way to the center of the crime scene.

( trouble in paradise... )

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"The Aloha Affair" for the 2nd Anniversary Picfic Tuesday

2014-08-26T08:00:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

One minute, they were sitting at a Polynesian luau on a lush, palm tree covered island in the middle of the South Pacific, the next minute Napoleon and Illya were running nearly naked, and for their lives along the windswept tropical beach.

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This is a very special week here on Section VII for the PicFic Tuesday Challenge!

2014-08-18T08:26:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

In Honor of the second anniversary of PicFic we're having a special event. (Is it really 2 years? That's roughly 104 prompts and well more than 200 stories! Wow!)

To mark this milestone, I'm reposting the very first prompt to inspire any new members of the site (along with everyone else) AND as a special treat the original PicFics from our very first Challenge will be reposted next week along with any new stories!

Due: Tuesday August 26th
Statistical Stuff: Minimum 500 words
Subject Matter: Should fit into the GENeral concepts of the community, and contains nothing explicit and reflects the 1960's series in style and content. However, that being said, there is a GEN-mature tag option for stories that contain violence, torture, angst or mild het.
Subject Header: Please include in your Subject Header the phrase "For Picfic Tuesday, the due date and your title.
Tags: Use PicFic, and Gen or Gen-mature

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The following week, on September 1st, begins the prompts for our Special Edition PicFic in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the MFU. Rules for that challenge can be found at Network Command:
http://network-command.livejournal.com/433203.html

And now here's the very first prompt posted for our PicFic Tuesday Challenge. Hope you have fun with it! Don't sit this one out! 500 words isn't a lot?

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Update from Elmey for the MFU 50th Anniversary plans

2014-04-29T11:52:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Poll wrap up and call for volunteers!

The MFU 50 poll had a great turn out. Thank you everyone for voting! Go here to see the results OR..

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50th Anniversary Man from U.N.C.L.E. Poll!

2014-04-15T20:39:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

If there are any MFU fans who haven't voted in the MFU 50 Poll, you still have time, go on over and do it. The poll at 10 AM on Thursday. This is your chance to be heard!

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SPECIAL CALENDAR NOTE: MFU 50th Anniversary -- Special Mood-Y Challenge

2014-04-10T16:10:00Z

Posted by: carabele.livejournal.com

Folks,

I'm sure you all have been following the dialog on network_command regarding the plans for the 50th Anniversary of THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

This is just a heads-up, that after some discussion with elmey, section7mfu will be hosting a special Mood-Y Challenge in September timed for the anniversary celebrations here on LJ.

So in that regard the timetable for the future Mood-Y challenges is changed as follows:

Challenge 2:	Sat, Apr 12th through Sat, Apr 19th	This one starts posting this Saturday. Looking forward to reading your stories!
Challenge 3:	Sat, Jun 21st through Sat, Jun 28th	Regular Mood-Y challenge.
Challenge 4:	Sat, Sep 20th through Sat, Sep 28th Please note the date change!	THIS IS THE SPECIAL 50th ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE! Keep an eye out for more info on the special rules for this upcoming challenge as the time draws closer.
Challenge 5:	Sat, Oct 25th through Sat, Nov 1st	Final Mood-Y challenge of the year.

Now as noted above, there will be separate set of the rules for the MFU ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE running in September. More as the event draws closer.

And for now, looking forward to reading the stories for this weekend's Mood-Y: Challenge 2!

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Just an note, updates on the MFU 50th anniversary celebrations

2014-04-10T10:05:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Elmey has put up a poll in an attempt to figure out where our efforts should be concentrated for MFU's 50th anniversary.

Go here to vote.

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The 50th Anniversary of Man from U.N.C.L.E. discussion

2014-04-03T13:44:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Hi all! Elmey just sent me a message about a proposal she's made to do something special for the 50th anniversary of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Everyone is invited, so come one come all and join in the discussion on Network Command,

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Still time, boys!

2013-01-21T19:59:00Z

Posted by: svetlanacat4.livejournal.com

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Happy Anniversary Section VII

2013-01-21T14:47:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Adding my congratulations as well. It's been a great year and it has been a privilege to be a part of Section VII

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Section 7 Anniversary

2013-01-21T12:32:00Z

Posted by: avirra.livejournal.com

What's a party without a few balloons *g*.

Here's to the new year of MFU tales.

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A Year In The Making: Happy Anniversary to Section VII

2013-01-21T08:00:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

It's been just a little more than a year since Section VII hosted its first post. Since then we have enjoyed a series of challenges and random postings from writers from multiple countries, as well as various locations throughout the USA. It has been, much like the organization we hope to emulate, an exercise in cross cultural exchanges and mission based story telling after the fashion of the original series.
I want to personally say Thank You to all who have contributed by sharing your stories and talents with all of us who can't seem to satisfy our hunger for more MFU. It is worth mentioning that in this past year the contributors to this comm have been responsible for adding a substantial number of stories to our fandom. I haven't counted them all up yet, but you did the boys in Public Relations proud.
The goal of this community was, from the beginning, to reflect the feel and spirit of the show with quality stories revolving around their work, and the comaraderie engendered by the aspirations of the U.N.C.L.E. Solo and Kuryakin have inspired us, led us on a merry chase as we met challenges, interpreted photos and celebrated what we love about the Man from UNCLE. The only agenda was the one that cried out for more stories, and by the looks of the numbers provided by LJ's stats squad, the readers agreed with it.
2013 will see the continuation of the PicFic Tuesday photo prompts, A Little Drabble Do Ya and a new challenge: QuoteMe. I hope we'll see even more writers taking advantage of the most active writing comm within the MFU LJ venue. It is the continuing goal of Section VII to host writers who have stories to tell. I also hope those who read will continue to visit and encourage those who bare their creative souls in the stories they tell. We write because we love it, and with the hope that our efforts will be enjoyed by others.
Happy Anniversary to all of you who are Section VII.

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