Ohhh, my noggin. What has happened? I took a whallop upside the head and woke up in a place far from my time and home. Instead of it being the modern era of 1877 like it ought to be, I am in the distant past of England’s Dark Ages! There are mighty warriors in gleaming armour, and beautiful ladies wearing colourful gowns with taffeta secured dunce caps. This is the castle Camelot! I am in the company of King Arthur and his majestic Knights! Golly, can you imagine? Me, Ichabod Temperance, … [Read more...] about The Title of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
The Seventh Voyage of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
“Leapin’ lizards, Miss Plumtartt, we’ve got big trouble, really big trouble!” “Indeed, Mr. Temperance, for unethical experiments carried out in this remote locale, somewhere south of Nippon, have left this Monstrous Isle aswarm with uncanny creatures of titanic dimensions, eh hem?” “Yes, Ma’am, Miss Plumtartt, Ma’am, and if we ain’t careful, one extra jumbo-sized mega-reptile is going to run rampant all over our unsuspecting planet!” “Then let us gather what comrades we may, however unlikely … [Read more...] about The Seventh Voyage of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
The Measure of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
“...Moan...” “Are you well, Mr. Temperance?” “Hunh? Oh, yes, Ma'am, Miss Plumtartt, Ma'am, it's just that since we find ourselves stranded on this voodoo-drenched Carribean island, I thought it might be a good idea to practice acting like a mobile corpse, cause it's looking like we are up to our armpits in dead folks walking. My suspicion is that they're wanting to snack on our gray matter.” “Indeed, Mr. Temperance, for I fear that if you, I, and our compatriots are not successful on this … [Read more...] about The Measure of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
In a Latitude of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
"Gee, whiz, Miss Plumtartt, these here are sure enough an odd assortment of characters you and I have run up with." "Indeed, Mr. Temperance, and at the risk of disclosing any 'spoilers' for our dear readers, I suspect that we have allowed ourselves to fall into the clutches of a Nosferatu brood." "Nosfer-who-who?" "Nosferatu, Mr. Temperance, undead fiends that gain sustenance be slaking their unnatural thirsts on the manna of the living." "Oh my Goodness! You mean we are prisoners of a bunch … [Read more...] about In a Latitude of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
A Study in Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
"Gee, Miss Plumtartt, after our calamitous arrival on this unsuspecting city, do you think we are still under threat of imminent murder by gangs of assorted, yet stylish, assassins?" "I say, I do fear this to be the case, Mr. Temperance. The machinations of intrigue are not unlike one of your ingenious spring-driven contraptions,sir. Yes, plots boil and swarms of suspicious characters are at our every turn, eh hem?" "Yes, Ma'am, Miss Plumtartt, Ma'am. It's a good thing we have enlisted the … [Read more...] about A Study in Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
For the Love of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
"Golly, Miss Plumtartt, the Earth is getting pummeled with meteorites!" "I say, if only these projectiles were organically based, Mr. Temperance, I would not be of such a troubled mind, but I fear that the flaming flotsam are revealing themselves to be warcraft from the planet Mars. Their weapons are uncanny and easily defeat the greatest of Terras resources. These invaders wish to strip our beloved planet of her native sovereignty!" "Holy Red Planet Invaders, Miss Plumtartt, you're right! I … [Read more...] about For the Love of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
A World of InTemperance by Ichabod Temperance
"I say, Mr. Temperance, you would do well, sir, to be more aware of the world around you. The clamour of war threatens to engulf the globe. Moreover, I confess a trepidation in my soul stemming from other quarters in this galloping age of invention. I feel certain that we are at risk from threats of a supernatural origin. Do you not agree, eh hem?" "Yes, Ma'am, Miss Plumtartt, Ma'am. I have the same sense of nameless dread gripping my pumper in it's icy grip. Why, it looks as if you and I have … [Read more...] about A World of InTemperance by Ichabod Temperance
A Matter of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
A "Hello, is anyone there?" "This is Ichabod Temperance transmitting from the year 1875." "Do you read me?" "Oh my Goodness, we've got trouble, y'all!" "Ever since that strange comet passed our world, not only have there been more than just an overwhelming amount of steam and spring inventions popping up all over Earth, but there also have been uncanny monster sightings! Well, almost sightings, as these inter-dimensional, over-legged, eyeball-clustered beasties are nearly invisible to the … [Read more...] about A Matter of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
Boston Metaphysical Society: Prelude (A Seven Story Collection) by Madeleine Holly-Rosing
Imagine an alternate steampunk history where ghosts and demons are a normal part of life. Families known as the Great Houses control the economy of the Great States of America and the middle class and the lower class Irish sole purpose is to not only to serve them, but to rid their lives of supernatural beings. Discover the life of Medium and Spirit Photographer, Andrew O’Sullivan, before he went to work for ex-Pinkerton detective, Samuel Hunter in "The Devil Within." Search for demons (human … [Read more...] about Boston Metaphysical Society: Prelude (A Seven Story Collection) by Madeleine Holly-Rosing
Tales From The Tangled Wood: Six Stories to SERIOUSLY Creep You Out by Steve Vernon
A collection of six new stories to SERIOUSLY creep you out! The Hunter's Heart - a dark retelling of the Snow White legend, told from the hunter's point of view. The Other Side Of The Moon Is A Lonely Midnight Shadow - an eerie werewolf tale, set in a strange steampunk kind of wilderness. The Bridge - in a post-apocalyptic wasteland the last motorcyclist meets a very strange obstacle. Something In The Pine Resin - she was only a ship's figurehead, wasn't she? A Wriggle of Maggot - he … [Read more...] about Tales From The Tangled Wood: Six Stories to SERIOUSLY Creep You Out by Steve Vernon
The Slayer Saga: Soulless by L.S. Engler
Where the undead roam, destruction is sure to follow. The Legendary Slayer of the Soulless has vowed to protect the Untouched from the ravenous monsters that plague her world. When a dark plot to murder her is revealed, she must embark on a quest to find the one person who may have the ability to help her. Banded with a small group of survivors, they seek out the Queen in her flying airship, before it's too late. From the mind of L.S. Engler, this first book in a trilogy follows an … [Read more...] about The Slayer Saga: Soulless by L.S. Engler
Hand of Miriam, A Bayla and the Golem Novel by Eva Gordon @evagordon
On an archaeological expedition, Bayla Gideon, is widowed by a supernatural force and branded with the Hand of Miriam or Knowing Eye. Threatened by evil, she awakens the golem; a mythical man of clay, who protected the Jewish community over three centuries ago. The golem, Gesher, is surprised. Freedom –by a beautiful, enchanting woman. His desire is to return to the celestial spheres and regain his status as an avenging angel. Yet, Bayla challenges his mind, body and soul. Would he risk his … [Read more...] about Hand of Miriam, A Bayla and the Golem Novel by Eva Gordon @evagordon
