Tales of Steampunkery

A collection of gadgets, gears, and steam. From mad scientists to proper young ladies with a taste for adventure, come read tidbit tales of the steampunk persuasion.

Too Young (The Jewel Project #1)

[FREE STORY with paid bonus content] "Life is a series of choices, kiddo. You either choose to trust me or you don't." Sam Grant had always wanted to become an archaeologist and live a life of adventure. But once he leaves for a study camp in the jungle of Yucatan to get him started on a dream career, he finds that h...

The Unseen Hand

For years, the faceless terror known as the Hand of Fate has been secretly manipulating the port city of Reyza for her shadowy ends. Those she favors rise in status while those who betray her are never heard from again. When the opportunity to eliminate a powerful dynasty presents itself, the Hand of Fate conspires wi...

Murder At The James House

When a field trip is trapped at a historical house during a storm, what could possibly go wrong? Follow Chelsea and her friend Devon as they take on the case! Written twelve years ago, this short story was meant to poke fun at dramatic murder mysteries.

My Wild Irish Rose

Colorado, 1875. When the MacEilans left Ireland, they hoped for a new start, away from the pain that has followed them their whole lives. But when four of the children are left alone in the frontiers of Colorado, a new start seems impossible- especially for Anne MacEilan, who still lives in her family's dark past. ...

Amarendra Devasena - The story untold

This story is all about Amarendra Devasena, their Romance and the way they take their life with all conspiracies around; Stands at rank #10 in mmsa2017 This story is all about Amarendra, Devasena and their life.. Imagine.. how could it be.. if fate gave them a second chance? What if the son of Maahishmati never died...

Avantika And Her Quest

In ancient India, a princess was born. She was trained in warfare without the knowledge of her subjects and she became a ferocious warrior. On her eighteenth birthday, her world turned upside down. Her kingdom was annexed and her parents were killed. She had to embark on a dangerous journey with the prince of the ne...

My Kingdom For Love

He was just a rebel and she was a lonely princess searching for someone to Love. Temptorist was an evil rebel gang that formed against Astoria, a kingdom in the far mountains, ruled by King Damien the 3rd. He's the most trusted king that Astoria has ever received since the rest have been tyrants. Damien has ruled with...

The Robber Knight

When you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea. Or is it? Ayla has to defend her castle and her people all on her own, with nobody to help her but a dark warrior she hates with all her heart.

Chasing Rose

An arranged marriage, a destitute bride, and a groom who loves another woman. What on Earth could go wrong? ***** Ida Weaver never had anything to her name. She was born a lowly serf and the illegitimate daughter of the lord to boot, and though she quietly longs for something else, she does not complain. She knows he...

SPIRITBORNE | Book 1 of the Spirits' War Trilogy [excerpt]

AN ETERNAL RIFT BETWEEN HUMANS AND BEASTS When a fierce yet beautiful stranger turns up at her door, Skye dives headfirst into a world of myth and magic. A dangerous captive who pulls at her heartstrings. A mysterious elder who bends the forces of nature to her will. And a league of shapeshifters caught in an ancient...

The Binding of Souls

Tricked into a loveless relationship, and with no family or friends to turn to, Jacqueline Devoreaux is left a broken young woman, suffering alone. But a fateful meeting in a graveyard has Jacqueline doing something she never dreamt - joining the cast of the renowned Opéra Populaire. In doing so, she escapes from her...

The Contraption [Short Story]

[One Million Project - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Anthology] Russell Cornelius Brattle - a punctual and orderly teen - worked long hours as an apprentice tinker to provide for his broken family. His cousin Agatha - a free-spirited youngster - was eager to put her sewing days behind her and get her hands greasy. But she and her pr...

Sister Dear

Miss Emma meets a young Frenchman whom she thinks she has fallen in love with but there is no time for romance. Monsieur Louis LaMontagne decides to travel to France to investigate the recent death of his beloved sister. Neither the convent in Versailles nor the French police has offered satisfactory results concernin...

Neither Lady nor Pirate (Complete)

Abbie has never been what one would call a typical lady. Trying to keep up with England's rich and powerful is far too much work, and Abbie has never enjoyed the endless games of chasing acknowledgement form her peers. When she's engaged rather unwillingly to the wealthiest lord in London, she knows without a doubt...

The Shadow Watch (excerpt of the published novel)

For centuries, the Oshan Empire has ruled the New World with terror and blood. The Watchers have been eradicated, and their sorcery is but a whispered myth. But the heart of magic beats on, and as it surges back to life, three young people will determine the fate of the world... Tori Burodai, a strong-willed slave gir...

A Friendship That Saved Me

[#456 in Historical Fiction!] "Do not miss me, for our parting cannot last forever." -Anastasia Nikolevna Romanova. Imagine, being killed at 17. Read to find out why this soul was taken way too soon. The family is enjoying their penultimate full year of living, but then, bad things start to go askew-- the Tsar, Nikola...

Aradhana

1855, Based in India during the British rule. Aradhana Razdan, lives the perfect double life. She plays the dutiful daughter, smiling, looking pretty through all those social conventions. What they don't know, is she packs a mean punch as she renders everyone useless on the battlefield under an assumed identity. Ne...

A Captain And A Madman

En route to an urgent humanitarian mission, the U.S.S. Enterprise D stumbles upon a strange sight; a blue, wooden box stranded in the middle of Federation territory, motionless and without power. Its occupant, a strange, seemingly British chap stranded in a universe that is not its own. The challenge to the Enterprise...

Land of Smoke and Ashes

When seventeen-year-old Natalie Porter finds a treasure chest belonging to her dead mother hidden away in the attic, she follows the clues inside and discovers her mother's death was never actually confirmed. Ten years ago she simply disappeared, leaving behind a mysterious charm necklace. Longing to learn more about...

Hopelessly Rome-antic [Re-writing]

" There must be an easy way out?" I screamed " There is never an easy way out. You either survive your way through, or die" he replied Being the daughter of a famous journalist and the step daughter of an historian can have its advantages : famous family friends or even contacts, a very well working brain and a perf...

Never Kiss a Toad

[A Victorian romance continuing family stories begun in the various Regency books of Jude Knight and Mariana Gabrielle.] David "Toad" Northope, heir to the Duke of Wellbridge and rogue in the mold of his infamous father, knows Lady Sarah "Sal" Grenford, daughter of the once-profligate Duke of Haverford, will always ho...

The Heart of a Wolf (novella)

Bastian has never recovered from losing the woman he loved, and in such a way! Betrayed by her, by his own brother, and by a trusted servant, he has refused all contact. And now his brother is dead, his dying wish that Bastian offer protection to his former betrothed. Can he resist the urge to strangle the treacherou...

The Vicar's Daughters

If every young lady likes to be crossed in love now and then, the Vicar Pearce's daughters are three times blessed. Willful and spirited, Rachel refuses to think Lord Ellsworth's son, her dearest friend since childhood, is not in love with her. But the youngest sister, Amanda, is the one who's attracted the eye of Lor...

Pretty in Plaid - A Scottish Time Travel Romance

Sign up to my email list and get free short stories! http://www.KateCarsonBooks.com There are no secrets that time does not reveal. - Jean Racine It began with a dram of whiskey, rumored to be cursed, which took the life of a Scottish Highland heir in the 18th century on the day of his wedding- a curse that brought gr...

The Dream Weaver

*Previously Featured* Wren's first day at her new school is a twisted kind of day--in other words, anything but ordinary. With Kellan and Jaxon battling for her attention, their crazy love triangle draws Wren into a hidden world she never dreamed possible. Unlocking the mystery of her lost memories, mystical tattoos...

Merlin's Gold

(Historical Fiction / Adventure) Treachery and intrigue, adventure, action and romance are at the fore in this tale set around the legends of Arthur and Merlin. The court of King Arthur is under threat from Hengist's Saxons who, lured by the promise of gold and land, surge out from the Saxon Shore to wreak hav...

The Fires Beneath the Sea (A Novel)

Cara’s mother has disappeared. Her father isn’t talking about it. Her big brother Max is hiding behind his iPod, and her genius little brother Jackson is busy studying the creatures he collects from the beach. But when a watery specter begins to haunt the family’s Cape Cod home, Cara and her brothers realize that thei...

The Lost Princess

I glare at him, yanking at the bonds. He laughs softly. "Oh princess, you're so delicate. Do not struggle, we wouldn't want you to break, would we?" He whispers. I snarl at him but he's right, I'm sick and weak at the moment and the cold rain isn't helping matters. I turn away, coughing and choking on blood, but swall...

Dìlseachd - A Stolen Crown [Excerpt only] | NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL

Princess of the Highlands Trilogy Book 1 ~~~ A TIME OF DARKNESS Six years since the Danes invaded Scotland, slaying her finest men. Five since the Highland King married one of the enemy, betraying his countrymen and losing the Lowlanders' support. Three since the king died and the Danes imprisoned the remaining bloo...