'Tell me, O Muse, of that many-aspected hero who fled his home world to travel every corner of time and space. Tell me, daughter of Jove, of his battles and his tragedies, of the strangers he encountered and the evil plots he foiled. Speak with laughter, with tears, through songs and visions of the Doctor, the hero and champion of this world and many more.'

The nine Muses have since ancient times brought inspiration to those willing to receive it. Nine authors have received the inspiration of the Muses, to speak of the mysterious Time Lord known only as 'the Doctor'. They will tell tales of History, of Dancing, of Comedy and Tragedy, of Sacred Poetry, Epic Poetry and Love Poetry, of Music and Astronomy. May they speak to your hearts.

Contents

• TERPSICHORE Teach Yourself Ballroom Dancing by Robert Shearman
• THALIA The Brain of Socrates by Gareth Roberts
• MELPOMENE Mordieu by Tara Samms
• EUTERPE An Overture Too Early by Simon Guerrier
• POLYHYMNIA Hymn of the City by Sarah Groenewegen
• ERATO Confabula by Ian Potter
• URANIA The Astronomer's Apprentice by Simon A. Forward
• CALLIOPE Katerina in the Underworld by Steve Lyons
• CLIO The Glass Princess by Justin Richards