"DNA II" by Stephanie (an266891@anon.penet.fi). This is a sequel to Stephanie's "DNA," to which I gave very favorable ratings several months ago. The present story can stand alone, but it is easier to understand and enjoy if you have read the previous story. In particular, some of the explanations at the end of the story may be easier to grasp if you have read "DNA I." Stephanie plans to repost both stories soon.

As "DNA II" begins, Paul has been changed into a half-male, half-female person by his girlfriend Anne, a genetic engineer who became upset at Paul for running around with other women. Paul's objective is to return to his original body, and while pursuing this goal he is faced with several interesting obstacles. The story runs parallel to many popular, non-sexual, science fiction stories. For example, the Incredible Hulk possesses unusual powers but wants to rid himself of those powers, and in his attempts to return to normal he encounters new problems in each episode. Paul's situation is similar to the Hulk's, but his problems center on sexual situations - giving head to a cop to avoid a traffic arrest, falling in love with his young female roommate, etc. All of this takes place against a background of scientific information that is probably impossible - but which is realistic enough to non-scientists like myself to make it all seem plausible.

The story is not a simple sexual odyssey; rather Paul's problems and adventures are set in the context of a police vs. drug peddler drama. The villains are selling drugs; Paul stumbles into them; and the bad guys try to use the DNA power to transform people from one body to another in order to further their evil purposes. Paul gets caught up with these criminals, and other people have their genders switched. Paul's goal is to get out of this mess and to see to it that the bad guys get their comeuppance. I won't spoil the story for you by telling you all the details. It's a good story, and you should read it for yourself. {"DNA III" is scheduled for release some time next year.}