Clockpunk Stories

The private journal of a new immigant to the American Union of Colonies. It documents his adventures, friends, and a very important secret.

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."

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Animus Dresden was a human indeed. Yet you would doubt it when you see what he made and sold in his cozy little workshop. Clocks and horologes, little watches on chains, music boxes and clockwork toys inhabited the shelves and window sills of Mr. Dresden's shop. Visitors were sure that hardly have you even turn your head away, the watches and toy soldier you saw there will come alive. Mr. Dresden only smiled at that. But that was not far from truth... // A short story inspired by the track Mechanical Anima by Steampianist :) Cover artwork is made by me.

Madama Joanna is a mechanic, not a work that women usually do, but something she loves. One night, while she's out, a man comes to her door and find just her apprentice to listen to his pain.

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.

A clock/steam-punk tale about an assassin on the quest for revenge.

Science for a changing world. ©2019

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

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.

In a world run by clockwork and vicious organisations, a girl veers off her time stream into a dangerous unknown. Time ticks quickly and she must escape the harrowing void before she is trapped by The Vacuity.

Connie has lived her whole life on the Salamander. She knows it from stem to stern. All there is to know about piracy, she's been brought up with it. The first mate's daughter is part of the crew, no different from any other. But all things come to an end, as things are wont to do. **Notes: Pirates, 1700s steampunk, and sea monsters. Do not read if you do not like these. I'm trying to keep this one more acceptable language-wise, but they're sailors. What can you expect? Awesome cover from AliceTheWonderGeek82!! Go fan right now!**

"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

--> "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."

The year is 1779. The American Revolution is in full swing, and right now, it seems like the British army will win. New York and Philadelphia are both occupied by the British army, and with the hope of French aid still an ocean away, all seems lost to many. However, one officer in the American army, Benjamin Tallmadge, is looking to change that. With the blessing of General George Washington, himself, he is forming a spy ring meant to supply the army with information on what is going on in New York. But, rather than staffing it with military officers, he is staffing it with a group of unprecedented people: the civilians of New York and neighboring areas. Enter Ophelia Stroud. She's the wife of an American soldier, and is counting down the days until he comes home. The war has been in the sleepy town she calls home for months, but still, she considers it to be more of a nuisance, one that involves her husband being gone on far off campaigns and a British soldier quartered in her home. However, when her husband is captured and sent to the HMS Jersey for imprisonment, she finds herself looking for a way to end the war so her husband can come home. She finds it in an invite from a close family friend, and finds herself wrapped up in a game of cat-and-mouse she never could've imagined.