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Posts published in February 2013

“The Mechanical Siege of Paris”

http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/harry-and-marlowe-escape-the-mechanical-siege-of-paris/ Harry looked out the window and thought: At least I saw Paris one more time before it was destroyed in the bombardment. The city…

Your Very Own Stirling Engine

Grand Illusions is selling a low temperature Stirling Engine! It’s beautiful and functional, and dare I say this in proper Babbage company, but also a…

The Mad Shepard (An epilogue)

There was merriment within the halls of the Boot Boys, who were happy that the dock strike was over even if the curfew continued.  Outside…

Too early to drink?

It was just past eleven in the morning and the Gangplank was empty save for Momoe who was practicing some sort of meditative techniques before…

Glimpses into what?

(Add or join as necessary) Mack Blackwell had been on his way to the Church of the Builder. Questions and uncertainties he’d wanted to ask…

Journal entry January 26th 188x(+7)

Made significant progress in return route. Passed several travelers on road, no direct engagement for conversation or interaction. Did not initiate contact or conversation. Began…

Bloody Woman Discovered in Iron Bay

Is she suffering from the marsh gas, or was the “Beef Heart” offering actually human heart ripped right from her body?  Wonders if traces of…