Clockpunk Stories

--> "WELCOME TO CLOCKSWORTH." [Clocksworth: Pendulum Hustle is a story that revolves around Grey Gearshift, a young clockmaker and repairman who runs a shabby little shop of his own in the sprawling, gear-laden city of Clocksworth. In a world where time is more than just a concept where great steam-powered mechanisms govern daily life. Grey finds himself entangled in a whirlwind of intrigue, danger, and invention. Whether repairing an ancient automaton, uncovering the secrets of forbidden time-altering technology, or dodging the ever-watchful eyes of the Clocksworth Council, his days are anything but ordinary..] [-->Along the way, he crosses paths with cunning thieves, rogue inventors, and powerful enforcers who either seek to aid or hinder his journey. As the gears of fate turn, Grey must navigate the city's underbelly and its towering elite, where every tick of the clock brings a new challenge, and every tock may be his last.] Help and support! Thank you! -IMPERIAL. Project Credits: Solo Project. --> Written by: IMPERIAL --> Cover by: IMPERIAL --> Artworks by: IMPERIAL --> Characters by: IMPERIAL --> Genre: Steampunk, Clockpunk, Industrial, Fantasy, Fiction, Clockworks. --> "Hello, This is Imperial speaking. If you wish to use my series here for anything such as art, music, or inspiration, please do credit me. Explicit content is prohibited. This story I wrote won't be very interesting to those who enjoy romance and "weird" stuff, if you know what I mean, cause you're barely even gonna see it here. This is meant to be a passion project that I've planned to make since 2023, and I really do wish you, the readers, could vote and support my work. Thank you for reading this."

A fairytale from the Clock, or How the World Began. A creation tale of sorts, with princesses, cogs and gears. This is the complete story. There are more at A Distant Mirror: http://adistantmirror.press/airforfire

Prodigial clockwork magician Clarity Lavine gets caught up in the complex world of humans and Fae when the prince of her country comes to her for help. Prince Amaris of Arbor lost his mother, as well as half his body, in a Fae attack six years ago. The magic that lets him live has been going haywire, and only the help of the Fae and a certain clockwork magician can save the day. Their journey will bring more than just the truth. They may just find the connection both their hearts have been searching for.

Bram's world relies on the clocks. Time is the only thing that can be trusted to be reliable, and so, time controls everything. Every bit of machinery, every person's schedule is precise down to the second. The clocks keep the world running, and the Timekeeper keeps the clocks alive. An anonymous figure cloaked in mystery, the Timekeeper is responsible for making sure the clocks are aligned with the universe's time. A clock running late could cause the whole system to slowly decay into complete chaos. And so when the Timekeeper disappears, it doesn't take long for cracks to start appearing, and Bram notices his world starting to fall apart. When he finds himself in possession of a mysterious amulet that carries him to places he never knew existed, he makes it his mission to try and follow the Timekeeper's path, winding through a maze of universes and worlds, racing against time itself. ------------- Written for 2021 open novella contest :D Uses prompt 76: "There are two things keeping this world operating: The clockwork system, and the dimension-traveler."

Steam and Thunder is the story of Jacklincoln Cartwright, or Jac as he is commonly known. The son of a Cartwright who lives in a world rather like the late fifteenth century of ours. Whilst a canal with the revolutionary idea of locks is being built near his home, Jac sees in his mind that steam from the kettle can make power to propel items. Jacklincoln at a very young age changes his Medieval period world into that of a Renaissance Era, with the use of steam power and invention. Transforming all his nation to what might be a RenTech (Renaissance Technology) based economy. Such that the country that has these inventions far outstrips the feudal agrarian neighbors setting the stage for an environment of political and social strife that will shake all the nations in a world war. Steam and Thunder is a full length novel shown here at Wattpad a chapter at a time.

Erun is a little watchmaking prodigy who traveled the world with his grandfather Wilhelm, to assist him in searching for rare antiques. the journey brought them to a store named Adelheid, where he finds a grandfather's clock that ticks twice per second.

The ninja turtles' origin in an alternate world of gears, springs, and mechanical constructs. Written for a Clockpunk Challenge.

In the kingdom of Salentia, magic is a tightly-controlled secret. Prince Reginald harnessed this magic to create machines of incredible power, such as battle walkers, magical cannon shells, and even a mobile fortress. Now, their ancient enemy, the kingdom of Beolo, is determined to uncover those secrets. Reginald and his half-brother Kyloth set out aboard the Eclipse to crush the invaders, knowing they'll have to contend with the Beolians' greatest military genius. The brothers face battle, espionage, and a skilled enemy, with the fate of their kingdom in the balance.

After recovering from his wounds, Dean is keen to get back to his hometown, even if that means being part of a guild maintenance crew. But joining one will take him out of the comfort of his fellow Searchers in Hemmark. Plus, his hometown of Selene could turn out to be more dangerous than he could ever imagine. Meanwhile, Eloise manages to join the guild's governing council. And so does the Tender faction's latest minion. This is the turning point in the series, but which faction will go on to decide the fate of magic in Anproch -- the scholarly Searchers or the utilitarian Tenders?

A collection of short stories and random thoughts, covering various genres and tropes. Expect the unusual.

It was the Watchmaker's ordinary working day. Or, to be more precise, ordinary morning. It was quiet, for nobody showed up in the workshop. Who in the world is mad enough to wonder the outskirts of the town so early? It can only be that some of his colleagues might drop by for some business talks. All of the sudden somebody knocked the door... One more one-shot related to my big (and still unfinished) original project about magic, space and cosmic railways. It is a bonus-story for an actual project which can be uploaded separately :3 Before you ask: -Four Mages are four entities who, basically speaking, rule the Universe (or, in some way, they ARE the Universe). I've got a lot of stuff about them which is to be finished and edited. Stay tuned C: -In one more of my stories related to this project, the Wizard is the Mage of fantasy, but here the Watchmaker is claimed so. The matter is that the Watchmaker was her predecessor. -Cantones is a type of subjects of federation, like states in the USA or provinces in Canada. Illustrations are mine.

"Mystery, adventure, fantasy, and a dash of science-fiction . . . sure to leave the readers wishing they could board the next available transport to Grandeur." -Suzanne Schlossberg Tamberrino Willa always knew one of her mother's crazy inventions would cause trouble. She just didn't think it would get the whole family banished to Grandeur, a hidden city of Geniuses deemed too dangerous to remain Outside. Now, with the help of her cat, the Magnificent Lady Grayson of the Silky White Underbelly, or Just Grayson for Short, Willa and her new friends must scour Grandeur's strange avenues in search of the Clockwerk Boy. Among her encounters: a curiosity shop run by curiously intelligent cats. Gear Hall, where Clockwerks outnumber humans. And the Jolly Rajah, a man-o'-war o' pancakes, where your meal of flapjacks and hot chocolate is served with a brace of pistols and side of grappling hooks. Prepare to be boarded! International Rubery Book Award Shortlist ~ Young Adult Independent Publisher Book Award Medalist ~ Juvenile Fiction National Indie Excellence Award ~ Juvenile Fiction Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist ~ Young Adult "Thoroughly engrossing story recommended for young sci-fi and fantasy fans who hold a prior attraction to books such as John Bellairs' House with a Clock in its Walls. It's unusual to see such sci-fi depth and detail in a title directed to young adults, but this is precisely what makes Idiot Genius: Willa Snap and the Clockwerk Boy such an appealing production: the characterization is solid while its fantastic setting will intrigue ages well beyond its intended 9-12-year-old audience. Highly recommended for young adults seeking something compellingly different." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

She wakes up in a strange world she doesn't remember... Who are her allies? Who are her enemies? Who was the man from her dream? Absent the Light is a steampunk adventure story that collides with the supernatural. Strange machines. Terrifying monsters. A tantalizing mystery. Start a new journey now. Art used on the cover by Isaac Novak, isaacnovak.com

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