In this special spooky episode, we discuss the fourth Galaxy of Fear book, The Nightmare Machine. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are visiting Hoole’s university, looking for answers. Worried about his niece and nephew, Hoole decides to take them to Hologram Fun World and leaves them there while he chases down leads elsewhere in the galaxy.

Today we discuss Retreat from Coruscant, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Taryn Clancy delivers mail throughout the Core Systems. She’s on Coruscant making a routine delivery when the unthinkable happens. The New Republic’s capital comes under attack by Imperial forces. She, and the New Republic, quickly flee the planet. This story helps bridge the gap between the original Thrawn trilogy and Dark Empire.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with The Lost Ones. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca are visiting Coruscant to see one of the twins' old childhood friends, Zekk. He’s a little older than they are and lives in the underbelly of the New Republic capital. But the Shadow Academy comes calling and their friendship will never be the same again.

Today we discuss Missed Chance, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Corran Horn is on the run and hiding out on Garqi. He's just trying to live his life and avoid the fight between the Rebellion and Empire, but he’s quickly drawn into the conflict when a local Imperial steps over the line.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Shadow Academy. A rival school to Luke's Jedi Academy has been founded, and they've kidnapped three of Luke's students.

Today we discuss The Final Exit, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Imperial Inquisitor Brandl is fleeing the Empire and returns home. He’s joined by Thaddeus Ross, a man also fleeing the Empire because there’s a price on his head.

Today we begin the Young Jedi Knights series. Jacen and Jaina Solo are students at the Yavin IV Academy. They've already made one close friend with Tenel Ka, and soon meet another in Lowbacca. The four friends find a crashed TIE Fighter out in the jungle, and things will never be the same again.

Today we discuss Tinian on Trial, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Tinian I'att and her family are designing better stormtrooper armor for the Empire. With the money they make from the deal, Tinian's grandparents plan to retire, while she and her fiance Daye Azur-Jamin take over the factory. However, Moth Kerioth has other plans for the family.

Today we discuss Survivor's Quest. The Chiss have found the remains of Outbound Flight. The Skywalkers journey to the Unknown Regions to see its remains and are joined by the Chiss, a New Republic ambassador who isn’t, and a species who owe their survival to Outbound Flight. But none of them are prepared for what they find within the wreckage of the ship.

Today we discuss Fool's Bargain, a novella prequel to Survivor's Quest. The Empire of the Hand has come to Kariek to capure the Warlord, but some of the soldiers wonder why they are trying to capture him and not just destroy the fortress he's hiding in.