Splintered Light, Ch 1.1: As the Sun Rises
Splintered light takes place in the high renaissance age of a steam punk world and focuses on the adventurers of a sea going vessel by christened "the wave rider".
Zero’s Awakening
Xalogan ran through the underground complex with hasty desperation as TALOS pursued him through the desolate hallways, the pounding of his heart and lungs matched by the rumbling strides of the massive Automaton. Xalogan glanced over his shoulder and...
Fugitive's Trust Chapter 8 Part 1 of 2
Fugitive's Trust Chapter 8: The Long Road (Part 1 of 2) * * * The area around the bridge was wooded and clear, but Gregor warned that there was some desert between them and East Oasis. "I'm sure we have enough food," he told her, "but the water...
Upon the Chaos Dark
"says we're at full steam, captain. best we can do." the tiger looked from the pouring rain--illuminated every few seconds by lightning that seemed to be drawing closer--to the eerily luminescent waves. "i have the helm.
Fugitive's Trust Chapter 10 Part 2 of 2
**Fugitive****' ****s Trust** **Chapter 10: Oasis (Part 2 of 2)** * * * "I really appreciate this," Benayle told Ghenis for the fourth time. The older vykati was helping him up on one of his horses--a huge gray charger that the Alpha had been...
At Morning [Final]
_Aric contends with the consequences of what he's done, and tries for a measure of peace._ _Here is the last chapter of the novel! A clean chapter; I think that was probably a given considering the events of the previous one. I hope you enjoy it!...
The Lead Crown: Epilogue, Part 4
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Epilogue pt 4 For three months after Princess Noriene's demise Evelyn had helped the rest of the Princess' servants close up the estate. After that she had no plans whatsoever, though as many of the other servants had,...
The Lead Crown: Ch 8.5b, A Dozen 'Tails' Told
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Ch 8.5, A Dozen Tails Told While the first part of the trip beneath the Church has been accompanied by muted discussions of philosophy and debate the talking was done. Any lingering sense of calm had abandoned the...
The Clockwork Falcon - part 16: an Unlikely Rescue
"What am I doin' 'ere?" Tuck whispered to himself as he approached the gates to the Black Prison. But he knew his purpose. The last month had been a haze of agonizing guilt, and the hyena had tried everything to make it stop. Even his past thieving...
The Clockwork Falcon - part 10: Conspiracy?
"these machines would have to be fast, and i doubt they could use ornithopic propulsion with a steam engine.
The Lead Crown: Ch 9.3b, Shock and Awe
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Winterfall - Beyond The White
He tossed some snow against the steam hub to test its current temperature. it melted after a few seconds and dissipated into steam. still too warm. "they go out there all the time."