"Luke, I raped my father!"
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Bizarre allegations aside (snerk), I am currently the editor of a story in which Vader was never injured, killed Palpatine mere days after becoming his apprentice, and ruled the galaxy for over twenty years before abdicating his throne and departing, along with Grand Admiral Thrawn, to the Unknown Regions of the galaxy to fight against alien invaders. In addition to the familiar characters, the story also features appearances from Revan and the Jedi Exile (as well as the morbidly hilarious assassin droid HK-47) from the Knights of the Old Republic series, as well as an original villain called the Burned Lord, a figure partially inspired by the Joker, whose aim is to consume the galaxy in a Force-induced inferno.
It isn't completely finished yet, but we're consistently posting a new chapter every two weeks. There are some elements of the prequels here and there, but don't let that put you off—I'm pleased to report there are no midichlorians anywhere in sight. ;)
In short, if you're in the mood to read SW done right, look no further . . . and I would say that even if the author was not a close friend of mine. (The complete prequel-rewrite I've occasionally mentioned will be his next project after completing this story.)