Alternate History Steampunk Fashion Dystopia Science Romance --- Julien is a regulation-compliant young presser at the local dhobitorium, and the best Londoni iron man there is. When a Code-violating dandy recruits him to arrange a wardrobe malfunction for a prominent general of the Hauteorian Guard, Julien is faced with the realization that he may have skills to do something more than comply. Partnered with dandy sitar-player Murphy, Julien joins a diverse crew of rebel agents associated with powers in the rising Fashion Capital of Cairo. On the run from the Fashion Police, Julien travels by steam-cabriolet, submari, and flying solar barque to distant lands. With a sister serving in the Fashionista's elite Hauteorian Guard, a mother unseen since her arrest, and allies in multiple Fashion Capitols, Julien's loyalties are frequently tested. Julien is determined to help others realize their dreams of self-expression, but if the balance of powers between the Fashion Capitols shifts too far, the world may know a Second Great War ------ PG-13 Previously Featured in "Hidden Gems: Sci-Fi" early 2018. #Wattys2017 participant #theooorahs 2017 nominee #Wattys2016 #Trailblazers participant @FANTASCI The Chosen One #TCO Season 1 Participant Inspired by #SciFriday contest prompt Plot points generated with Rory's #StoryCubes Cover by author. See Extras for alternate covers. Theoretical Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnT0bS83hioj0uuKQIlfUIrvZqrKW4KnW

Dark Political Fantasy Intrigue --- The story of a political campaign through multiple perspectives: a candidate caught in a compromising position, a neglected wife, activists moonlighting as masked disco divas, a campaign manager questioning the allegiance of his girlfriend, and a young man who just wants health coverage reform. --- Contains references to sex and mild vampire-related violence Cover by author based on image by Pixabay user "Free-Photos" used under CC0 license.