Clockpunk Stories

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

--> "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 twist on the Winter Holiday Season!" On a phantom island off the coast of Iberia is a world hidden from our own. Here is a world of magic and machine unlike anything you have known.

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.

*Original Title: The Toy Prince* Marisol Hoffman dreams of becoming a clock master just like her Uncle Drosselmeyer. On the eve of Winterfest, she meets his latest invention - a clockwork soldier that can break nuts. While the house sleeps, the dolls come to life, unlocking a world of clocks, juju, and sugar. From traversing secret fey gardens, to battling flying monsters, to uncovering the mystery of the Sugarcane Fairy, Marisol will test the limits of her clock mastery. Together with the Nutbreaker, she must find a way to overcome the Bat King or remain frozen in time with her dolls forever.

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.

The story of a grim reaper who valued his duty above all else, the dying girl who taught him to love, and the necromancer who kept them apart. Cover art by Angi-kat at DeviantArt

​A mysterious Traveler. A violet flame. A trade made in the dark. ​On the day they turn five, Zain and Clair are given the power to reshape their destiny with a single breath. But a wish made in desperation rarely turns out how one imagines. Twenty years later, the consequences of that day have ripened into a fierce struggle for control. Now the two find themselves on opposite sides of a war for their home, they discover that the true cost of magic isn't paid when the candle is lit-it's paid when the smoke clears.

War, conflict, and injustice are what inspire a maid to find a way to help both the people of her home country and abroad.

"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

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.

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

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.

The Rococopunk world of the Chandelier Excellence is under siege by the drab, tasteless Coils of Figmentation. It's a tale of rebellion through art, saying no in the face of abject sterility, and the pool desires of one living doll on a mission

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

Tick...Tock...Tick...Tock... Life inside the Clock Tower was simple enough for young inventor Leo Calloway. Until an unfortunate deal led to him being kidnapped, that is. Now held captive by a vindicitive pirate crew, Leo is forced to assist them in stealing a priceless piece of technology unlike anything the world has ever seen before. He could try to run, but as he spirals deeper into a world of madness and betrayal, he begins to realize that there is more at stake than just his life. Alexandra, otherwise known as Alice, is a daring stowaway with a deadly secret, and she holds the key to the answers Leo desperately needs. Running from a past filled with nightmares she can't let herself remember, she is quickly swept up into a life of espionage and adventure. The past doesn't always stay buried though. Some truths are best taken to the grave; otherwise, they might come back to haunt you.

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.