In an alternate year 1820, a city was built in the skies, known as New London. The city is protected by Karina and Martin, the Steam Riders. But when New London's president's daughter is kidnapped, and a group of assassins is revealed, everything will change.

Elizabeth Sinclair lives in a world run by airships, steam, and magic. She was once princess of the Crown, now the young lady is captain of an airship whose voyages occasionally involve skirting the edge between legal and illegal. From small time smuggling to supporting local pirates, Elizabeth and the crew of the Crusader do it all. Elizabeth's wish that her life never change comes to a crashing halt when the new Emperor of the Crown begins to enforce his rule. Military patrols, increased taxes, and harsher laws begin to ferment a deadly brew of rebellion that blows up when the Crusader finds itself fighting toe to toe against the entire Empire.

A hidden tower. A trapped servant. An evil enchantress. Sound familiar? In a bygone world of steam and airships, Alek builds singing automatons for the villainous Lady Elise, hoping that one day he can buy his freedom. Everything changes when a healer's apprentice happens upon the tower. With Felix's help, Alek learns of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of his tower. If they're lucky, he can escape the Lady's grasp once and for all. But to do so, they'll need allies, ingenuity, and a lot of courage. Read on for a tale rife with adventure, magic, and unexpected love, set against the backdrop of a familiar fairy tale. WINNER of LGBTQ/OnceUpon LGBT Fairytale Retelling Contest! https://www.wattpad.com/353142574-contests-contest-3-once-upon-a-time-results

1918, Russia. The Bolshevik revolution has succeeded in overthrowing the Romanov family as the kings of Russia. The royal family is dead, executed late in the night, securing the Bolshevik's hold on the country. With no Romanovs to challenge them, the country has gone to the Communists. Or has it? St. Petersburg, 1922. Anastasia Romanov, the last surviving Romanov, lived through the night that killed her family. And now, she's gaining her revenge: with the help of loyalist troops, she's taking over the country and restoring herself to the throne. And she sweeps Sasha Kozlov, a sharpshooter in the Red Army, right into it after taking St. Petersburg and giving him a choice: join her and betray the things he stands for, or be executed. NOTE: THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY UNDER EXTENSIVE EDITING - ONLY READ THE CHAPTERS WITH A √ NEXT TO THE NAME IF YOU'RE JUST STARTING IT TO AVOID CONFUSION

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