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Grave Voices (Haunted)

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A Steampunk novella  excerpt. The Department of Supernatural Investigation steps in when things go wrong in weird ways. When monsters start prowling the streets of New Pittsburgh, a shady monster hunter charges a fat fee to exterminate the creatures and Agents Mitch Storm, Della Kennedy and Jacob Drangosavich step in to check things out. Are the new monsters connected to the sudden disappearances of psychics and mediums? And is the notorious Dollmaker behind the mayhem? It's an action-packed adventure full of airships, mad scientists, dark magic, clockwork creatures, carriage chases and plenty of explosions!  (5 of 6 sections are posted here. The full novella is available in ebook on Kindle/Kobo/Nook).

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A Lease on Wonderland by FionaFargazer

A Wonderlandian Pastiche. Matthias Haddler is the victim of an experiment in which is he is made to believe that he is the Mad Hatter alongside other "patients" in a false clockwork Wonderland. A young woman pretending to be a clockwork "Alice" appears out of nowhere to save them, but when she and Matthias fall into a real Wonderland, they begin to discover who tricked the scientists into their seemingly pointless scheme to begin with. While wading through the strange world, riddles and nonsense abound. Can they sift through which is which? Part mystery, part sci-fi, part fantasy, and with a little romance, the twists and turns seem endless, especially once the self-proclaimed Pantheon begins to see that the world they created is crumbling all around them. Stay tuned for part II of the duology called "Through Fragmented Glass"

The Wolf with the Iron Jaw (Elysium #1) by inkwellheart

Nothing goes better with tea and crumpets than corpses and monsters. ************ When seventeen-year-old Trinket escapes from Elysium Asylum, her plans for suicide are derailed by a mutant wolf and Booker Larkin, the eccentric young doctor who saves her from the monster's metal jaws. Trinket quickly learns that Booker's medical practices are far from usual. He's taken his surgical skills to new heights by replacing human limbs with mechanical creations of his own. However, with a monstrous wolf terrorizing the sleazy city of Tinkerfall, he sets aside his gears and saws and presents Trinket with a surprising proposition: become his assistant and join him in his hunt for the beast. With his brilliant mind and her sharp eyes, nothing can stop this quick-witted duo. Except, perhaps, for the sins of Trinket's dark past. It's JANE EYRE meets FRANKENSTEIN in this YA mystery series with a steampunk flair. Book 1 of THE ELYSIUM SERIES. Warning: this story involves mental illness and has scenes depicting anxiety attacks and PTSD, as well as suicidal thoughts. ---- *2nd place Hannibal's Dinner Party (Complete) 2019 JeDi Awards *1st place June 2019 Storybook Awards *3rd place Mystery/Thriller 2019 Black Cat Awards *One of the 2019 Standouts Contest's Final Five

Alex in Wunderstrande: The Clairvoyance Clock [BOOK ONE] by kalelawrence

Things are never as they seem. [Highest Rank: #41 Steampunk, #22 Dieselpunk]] For seventeen-year old Alexander Rosengrant, the recent war in Wunderstrande was anything but victorious. Haunted by visions of his friends' last memories as soldiers, Alex finds himself emotionally distant toward his Uncle Brody, Lancaster's star general. Unexpectedly, the mention of a mad scientist's strange artifact propels Alex on a risky journey, leading him to unravel a tangled mess of lies. But one inconceivable discovery surrounding the heart of the war catches Alex off guard-one that threatens his very existence.

A Cog In The Machine | ONC 2021 by veelozada

Frank is a clock mechanic, set out to replace a broken loop in 2018, but when Luz, the friend he shouldn't have made sees more than she should've, the simple tasks he was given turns into a mission to save the world. * The world doesn't live on because of the "save the Earth" attempts humans make on yearly basis. The petitions and events do nothing more than lazily cover the broken existence that is their planet. And you can't fix a detrimental problem with duct tape. This is where clock mechanics thrive. Created by the overlords of the galaxy, "Cogs," as they're called, are sent out to various planets to repair the clockwork system running the planet. Of course, Earth has more Cogs on its roster than any other world. Frank has been assigned to Earth. As a newly employed Cog, his task is simple: repair the year 2018. But he's young, lonely, and makes a friend. And his friend, Luz, seems to see more than she should. No one outside of the galaxy's employment is supposed to see the clockwork system. And with the secret out in the air, sitting on her lips, Frank must decide: Keep her quiet. Or save the world. * ⭐ ONC 2021 1ST ROUND AMBASSADOR'S PICK ⭐ ONC 2021 LONGLIST ⭐ ONC 2021 SHORTLIST #25 in Steampunk ONC prompt #76. Completed rough draft.

Complication by ragraves

This Week, Chapter Fourteen: The conclusion. Fate is on the line in this steampunk-esque, adventure, fantasy novella. Michael Bandolier, a simple bookbinder from Wind Quarry, accepts an offer from the oddest of characters who says he can aptly correct his fate and put his destiny back on track. By taking a paying job to hunt down the mayor’s stolen watch, Michael Bandolier finds himself fulfilling a secret family destiny. With the help of Debora, his underestimated secretary, Michael is wound into the ultimate struggle between good and evil, trying to save a world that is nothing like he imagined. The enemy has acquired a map that leads to the complicator, a legendary device said to contain the power to reshape the earth. But even with fate, and a newly discovered family history at his back, Michael learns he can't succeed without the help of his unassuming office assistant. Debora proves to be more than just the quiet office help, and Michael can never look at her the same again. The first in a series of fantasy novellas, this story is set in an alternate world of steampunk-esque qualities, such as airships, paddle-wheel boats and secret machines buried deep in the earth. Michael and Debora's mission takes them from the Great City to the canyons of Wind Quarry where they face the stark question- Is fate a friend or a foe?

The Experimental Murders (Elysium #2) by inkwellheart

Nothing goes better with tea and crumpets than corpses and monsters. ************ Just when Trinket thought the madness involving the mutant wolf was over, she and Booker stumble upon a new atrocity: a dead woman with bird talons sewn to her fingers. Convinced that his long-lost childhood friend is responsible, Booker throws himself into the investigation. However, as more mutilated bodies begin to surface, Trinket worries that Booker's friend has crossed the line from mad scientist to cold-blooded murderer. While trying to keep Booker from going down the same path, she soon discovers that her formerly professional relationship with him is changing into something more. But with her past sins still fresh in her mind, Trinket fears that getting closer to Booker could lead to more blood on her hands. Maybe even his. It's JANE EYRE meets FRANKENSTEIN in this YA mystery series with a steampunk flair. Sequel to THE WOLF WITH THE IRON JAW. Bonus novella: A MAID OF STERNER STUFF. Warning: this story involves mental illness and has scenes depicting anxiety attacks and PTSD, as well as suicidal thoughts.

The Clockwork Princess by The-Scrivener

After a riding accident Princess Amelia discovers she is made entirely out of clockwork. Trapped in the Kings prison she escapes with the help of a well read rat, a mute fly boy and a quantum mechanical cat. So begins her incredible peregrination of the isle of Albion in search of the real princess. Will encounters with the Wizard of Speed and time, the Admiral of the eight sea, the Janus sisters, the blind watchmaker help or hinder the Clockwork princess on her quest to rescue the real princess? Who kidnapped the real princess anyway and what will the kidnappers do if she is found? Children of all ages (8+) will enjoy this steampunk ride through a curious looking glass world. The Clockwork princess an instructive moral tale for all young boys and girls out there about the dangers of sharing to much on the book of faces. Note-I'm using British English through out (dam colonials!)

The Numbered Corpses (Elysium #4) by inkwellheart

Nothing goes better with tea and crumpets than corpses and monsters. ************ The final round of Benedict's twisted game begins, and Trinket and Booker are given their first clue: a corpse with a number carved into its head. As they search for a meaning behind the strange message, more bodies begin to surface, attracting the attention of less-than-savory characters. In order to keep Scales from beating them to the finish line, Trinket and Booker must make friends and enemies alike in their race to break the morbid code. However, the closer they get to finding the madman who started this insanity, the more uncertain Trinket becomes of her place in Booker's life. And with the very real threat of her past sins coming to light, she's willing to do almost anything to avoid losing the man she loves. That is, if she can keep from being dragged back to Elysium. It's JANE EYRE meets FRANKENSTEIN in this YA mystery series with a steampunk flair. Sequel to THE VAMPIRE OF TINKERFALL. Bonus novella: AH, POOR BIRD Warning: this story involves mental illness and has scenes depicting anxiety attacks and PTSD, as well as suicidal thoughts.

The Vampire of Tinkerfall (Elysium #3) by inkwellheart

Nothing goes better with tea and crumpets than corpses and monsters. ************ With hardly a moment's rest after the case of the experimental corpses, Trinket and Booker are met with a new mystery: a supposed vampire haunting the streets of Tinkerfall. While Booker's scientific mind refuses to buy into fairy tales, Trinket fears this creature could, in fact, be a ghost. A ghost from her tormented past. Determined to learn the identity of the bloodsucking nightwalker, Trinket throws herself into the path of danger and begins to stir up painful memories from both Elysium and her life before the asylum. As she comes closer to learning the truth, she wonders how much longer she can keep her employer in the dark about her unforgivable sins. Perhaps a man fascinated by vicious monsters might also be able to love one. Or maybe he'll condemn her back to the hell from whence she came. It's JANE EYRE meets FRANKENSTEIN in this YA mystery series with a steampunk flair. Sequel to THE EXPERIMENTAL MURDERS. Bonus short stories: NEVER KICK A PUP and THE INSPECTION. Warning: this story involves mental illness and has scenes depicting anxiety attacks and PTSD, as well as suicidal thoughts.

The Secret Sea - (Chaptered Version) by Dugnin

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A Lease on Wonderland

A Wonderlandian Pastiche. Matthias Haddler is the victim of an experiment in which is he is made to believe that he is the Mad Hatter alongside other "patients" in a false clockwork Wonderland. A young woman pretending to be a clockwork "Alice" appears out of nowhere to save them, but when she and Matthias fall into a real Wonderland, they begin to discover who tricked the scientists into their seemingly pointless scheme to begin with. While wading through the strange world, riddles and nonsense abound. Can they sift through which is which? Part mystery, part sci-fi, part fantasy, and with a little romance, the twists and turns seem endless, especially once the self-proclaimed Pantheon begins to see that the world they created is crumbling all around them. Stay tuned for part II of the duology called "Through Fragmented Glass"