Age of Aether -- A Steampunk Adventure-Romance Novella. When Capt. Ben Bantam is tapped to go back in time in order to retrieve a cure for the vicious Shadow plague, he is shocked to arrive in an alternate 1944 where electricity doesn't exist. Instead, a parallel past has mysteriously arisen -- complete with parasols, stunningly luxurious Aerotels, hydrologic computing, Helux-powered 'cloud growlers' and a space elevator-based moon race with Germany. And of course, there is the lovely Dr. Rachelle Archenstone ... But when Hitler is made Chancellor in this world and the American space program sabotaged, Bantam is the only one who realizes the true depth of the danger posed by the newly formed Nazi party. Together with Rachelle, he races to save this America while seeking an explanation to the mystery of this alternate past -- and with it, a way to return to his own world with the Shadow's cure. But when it comes down to a choice between his lovely Rachelle and a thousand years of Nazi rule, what will he do? Thrill to a tale of a Yesterday that never was ... And yet was!

Shadows are a mysterious group who are the peacekeepers of Volxia. Claws are a group of people who have been causing havoc for the Shadows by stealing secrets that aren’t meant for anyone but the leader of Shadows. Raven is the leader of Claws and the other members are Toby, Eb, Tony and Rufus they are mainly orphans taken from the street and have become a family. They see nothing wrong with what they do which is thieving, escaping and having fun. When Shadows come after them they escape and embark on a journey. With new friends and allies, Claws find themselves separated. Stumbling upon a secret war with their familiars they will soon be forced to make a choice that will decide not only their fate, but the fate of Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and Humans. However in the back of Tony’s mind the words of a prophecy are stirring, but what does it have to do with Claws? ~~~~~~~~ Cover by Crazy-Ducky, Trailer will be up soon; made by me.