Of Sand And Water

The Emperor of Prush

Life on a Prush water drill in the Istoki Desert.

A Short Story Challenge story.

All Entries, Moghs 1894

Maisy-Maude

All entries to Bishop's journal in Moghs of 1894.

The Antiford Christmas Carol

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard

The brain child of Lieutenant Arnett and Astrid Westergaard. A kooky retelling of a Christmas Carol. Warning: Inside jokes, small language. 

Open Book

Astrid Westergaard

Bran// A vacancy opens up in the Ministry of Civilization.

Written for the Short Story Challenge 

Mission to Barroh Camp

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Phinneus embarks on a mission to Barroh Camp to uncover a secret project.

The Weed

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

A traveller finds an unusual desert town.

Excelsior

Theodore Emelior Beem

A short story for the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge. An introduction to Theodore Emelior Beem, erstwhile librarian and aspiring airship Captain. A story that raises the question of what you might do if you discovered your neighbor was building an airship in your quiet neighborhood.

Rise of the Scorpion

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett's life is turned upside down when he makes a really bad decision to help a stranger. Follow his rise into manhood as he embarks on a journey across Araz.

His & Mine

Astrid Westergaard

Astrid //A series of flash fiction stories in which Astrid and Ronan ditch every ceremony required of them during their betrothal. 
Written for the Spring Flash Fiction Challenge

What May Come In The Sands

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A small tale of Lucas stranded in the desert.

Desperate Dream

Dayntie Feoil

Captain Alexander Abraxas is faced with some airship trouble and must seek out help in a much darker place than he expected.

The Demon Revolution, Part One

Gregor Osvo

An incident aboard a cargo ship results in the deaths of a dozen Vibranni stowaways in part one of an ongoing story that will change the shape of Antiford and the lives of its citizens.

The Salesman and the Doctor

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A thirsty man travels in the desert and finds a new path.

Originally written for the Short Story Challenge, additional sections added later.

Two Baggers and Hob

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A pair of workers go about their business during the late night among the dark alleyways of Gearford. 

Glassless Garden

Kent Nicholas

Kent Nicholas recounts his first case, and the reason he became a detective.

Masquerade Mayhem

Captain Leo Swift

Captain Leo is called in by Lucas Buford, who has a proposition for the young bounty hunter. With the help of Abigail Beatrix Cromac, Leo makes a plan to capture his target. Things get rather complicated and the world shakes from the result.

Listeners Anthology

Lucas Merriweather Buford

An experiment in abstract storytelling.
This is a series of musical imagination prompts.

A Mission for the Baron

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath and Captain Leo Swift

Leo Swift and his crew have been hired by an unexpected client. The Baron Delgado has an important mission for the crew of the Caelum Navis. Should the brave captain return with the infamous cannons, The Hounds Lash, he will be greatly rewarded. Not with gold or jewels, but something far more valuable to Swift, his past. 

The Dregs of The Revolution

Annabelle Bardeneen

Young Annabelle is stuck out in the desert babysitting her young cousins and has to answer the question of why their family is no longer allowed in the cities.

Auto-Marie

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas reminisces about the courtship of his youth.

Land of the Ice and Snow

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas is trying to find the missing townfolk of the sleepy town, Falinnbannao, with help from the crew of the Gazelle. 

Think Of It As An Adventure

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which there is a wedding, a funeral, and a chase in a Chanka carriage.

Of a Monster and Mouse

Bird Von Wal

Bird's strange adventures on Well Island begin! 

A Chance Meeting

Olivia Annette Adams

The story of how Olivia's parents met. 

Submission for the Short Story Challenge

Meeting Marigold

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Phinneus' reaction to the news of the new prime minister.

Part of the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge.

Moving On

Astrid Westergaard

Grimwall// Detective Arthur Grimwall hates celebrations. And change.

Written for the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge

The Woman On The Platform

Astrid Westergaard

Itinerant, No. 1 // This city only has two kinds of people: those who are thirsty or desperate and those who want to keep them that way.

Hear Now! Hear Now!

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

News clips, things yelled from newsstands, rumors, and sometimes out right lies.

First Flight (Part I of the Adventures of Young Theodore)

Theodore Emelior Beem

Once upon a time, Theodore Emelior Beem was just a young teen with dreams of flying. Then his friend John was terrorized by some Mayberry bullies.  What could he possibly do to help?

The story of Young Theodore Continues in "Indomitable."

Inspired by the "Child's Play" Flash Fiction Challenge, this story offers a flashback to the early life of T.E Beem, who was first introduced in "Excelsior".

Becoming Maia

Maia

Maia's history, from when her father left to when she became a trader. In present-day, she is 16, and this history ends at 12. She has been an established trader for four years.

Love letter

The Emperor of Prush

Letter found on the body of Markus Eichel 8th Confederate legion on the battlefield of Rebiska in Sharpwich, Prush Empire.

Discovery Day

Lucas Merriweather Buford and Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

The Order of the Badger decides to attend the Discovery Day celebrations and hear the technocrat announcements.

What’s announced will change Antiford forever.

Foundations of Change

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

If you're blue and you don't know where to go to why don't you go where Gearford flits?

The Arbiter Returns

Lady Serena Delgado

The mighty ship of the House Delgado has returned.

Legends of the Vibranni

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The legends and stories of the Vibranni

Roots That Run

Captain Alexander Nolan

setting sail for Kuu Again

The Glass Octopus: Shadows of the Past

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The Glass Octopus works to fight against a past enemy following the death of a Hero.

A Scattered Mercian Homestead

Annabelle Bardeneen

Letters from siblings who formerly lived in Mercia, scattered by the war, and by extension, their other family members.

An oral history of the great Demon war

The Emperor of Prush

Stories of the great demon war.

The Order of The Badger

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The origins of our modern subversive organization, the Order of the Badger.

Stag's Shadow

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A horror descends on an Adelon town. 

Specks of Paint

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Elin spends her Lieday by the sea.

A Short Story Challenge story.

Fresh Off the Boat

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Welcome to Araz, Gentlemen.

A Short Story Challenge story.

Thoughts of a Victim as if Written on Paper

Maisy-Maude

What is going on? What are they doing? Who will help us?

193 words for the Short Story Challenge

The Box

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Abigail's neighbor receives an unexpected gift

We have a what?

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which the exact definition of "Prime Minister" is debated and ignored.

Shadow over Stockaan

Kent Nicholas

Some experiences are best suppressed and forgotten. 

It's All Part of the Plan

Astrid Westergaard

Astrid// When there's a rage-filled mob boss after you, you've gotta stay one jump ahead.

Written for the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge

The Lone Hero

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

What happens when you lose a close friend?

Poisoned Flowers

Astrid Westergaard

Bran// In Nyxiana, it is traditional to place a circle of white lilies on the coffin of the deceased as a blessing that will bring them peace and joy in the afterlife. Written for the Loss and Mourning Challenge.

Rest Stop

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett and Nina stop at a refueling station on the edge of civilization.

FLASH CHALLENGE - Where's the best food in Kuu?

Maisy-Maude

Maisy-Maude discusses her favorite place to eat food.

Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food

Trainwreck of a Story

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, Captain Leo Swift, Astrid Westergaard, Lieutenant Joel Arnett, The Emperor of Prush, Gilbert Melker Wrathchild, Mildred 'Milly' Morteus, Theodore Emelior Beem, and Rosalind Ferch

Pieced together via a party game.

The Mystery of Fox Hollow

Theodore Emelior Beem

Antiford is hosting the First Annual Librarian Conference in Gearford and its expected to be a grand affair. Librarians from all over Araz are expected to join the festivities.

Although Theodore Emelior Beem is less than pleased about the prospect of spending three days with his fellow librarians he is intrigued by the opportunity to spend the week at the mysterious Fox Hollow, which had formally been closed to the public. Together with new friend and fellow librarian Astrid Westergaard, they are forced to face down danger and solve a mystery which will test them in ways they could never have imagined. Thankfully, they have the help of their companions, Captain Fox, A Lesser Titanian Forest Cat and Arten, A Moon Faced Cave Bear.

Demons

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas recalls adventures past while waiting for an acquaintance to help him journey once more. 

Judica

Astrid Westergaard and Lieutenant Joel Arnett

One way or another, we all pay for our sins.

A collection of nine very short stories for the Flash Horror Challenge.

Warnings: moderately graphic content; reference to drug use, murder, etc; overabundance of sentence fragments.

Alpacadventure

Konnichiwa-chan

Konnichiwa-chan goes shopping for the day and meets many Antifordians!
 

The Empirical Newspaper: World News Section

The Emperor of Prush

News on Prush and there brewing freedom fight.

Replacing Button

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, and Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The Order of the Badger's their adventures after the infamous Charles Button incident.

Curiosity Almost Killed The Librarian

Theodore Emelior Beem

A flashback to the week following the death of Charles Button. While Gearford is in a tumult, Theodore Emelior Beem is working late at the Science and Technology library. What he'll find will shock him.

Inspired by the Flash Horror challenge.

In the chronology of Theodore Beem's life, this story takes place after The Gang of Misbegottens, but before the story Excelsior.

The Man With the Calico Cat

Theodore Emelior Beem

Librarian Theodore Beem discovers an intriguing airship wreck in a local junkyard and ends up finding a surprise.

Sean Finian O'Brudhear and the Bowl of Brown Stew

Sean Finian O'Brudhear

Sean Finian O'Brudhear arrives in Gearford and experiences the local cuisine.

Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food but it ran long, and the writer was so enamored of every word that he was loathe to cut it.

In The Old Stable

Astrid Westergaard

A story about a regretful Admiral, a bag of apples, and an overly-dramatic bear.

For the Animal Flash Fiction Challenge

Hidden in Memories and Books

Abigail Beatrix Cormac

The origin of Abigail Beatrix Cormac

Arrest Record

Annabelle Bardeneen

What do you tell that bobbies when they arrest you? That you're punishing the girl for wasting water?

Battle of the Titans

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

When Lieutenant Joel Arnett comes across a Prushian town being attacked by what appears to be another Landship, he decides to take some serious action into his own hands.

The Aftermath

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

After the death of Charles Button, Phinneus faces some trouble.

The Gazelle Sets Sail

Captain Alexander Nolan

the beginning of the Adventures of Captain Alexander and his crew. I combined a few stories that happen in order. so it would be easier to read.

WhiteWashed

William White

Trying to help a wounded Leo Dr. White needs more supplies to help. Unfortunately a drunkard makes life a little harder for the good doctor

A Journey To The Past Part 1

Erza Redd

A tale of Gabriel Craddock and his family's hidden past.

Badger Boy's Demise #37

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Fat-Obese-Giant-Ratlady is on the loose, yet again, with her swarms of plague-infested rats! Will the Glass Octopus prevail? Will Badger Boy survive this encounter? Most definitely not. Badger Boy's Demise #37 (who knows where the other 36 are...). Prepare for grotesque situations...

Elspeth

Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh

The story of a young vibranni and Leopold's origin story, sort of. 

The Black Sleeves

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

Something terrible lurks about the shadows of Argenstrath. It is the job of The Black Sleeves to keep it in check. 

A Tale of Love and Hardship ( working title )

Captain Leo Swift

James, a man who lost everything but his daughter must risks everything to find her a safe home.

( New kind of style of story I'm going for here, let me know what you think )

Found Entries, Fi and Firch

Maisy-Maude

All relevant entries between Fi and Firch that have been found from Bishop's journal. Many entries are missing.

There is Something in the Woods

Maisy-Maude

What is in the woods? Are we safe anymore?

Kasey's Story

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Kasey finally gets his own story!

A Short Story Challenge story.

The Body of Wilhelm Karsett

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

Dr. Greskin is examining what is believed to be the resurrected body of dead captain. Could it really be a miracle of science, or is it a trap left behind by the insidious Dr. Thyous?

Fairly Adventurous

Eugenia Addelfellow

Professor Addelfellow reveals the origins of her adventurous spirit to the crew of the Windshear.

A Short Story Challenge

Informational Flow

Annabelle Bardeneen

My entry for the short story challenge. In which there is unequal access to information, but everything is cleared up in the end.

This Was Supposed To Be Easy...

Bird Von Wal

Bird's most recent battle... a few weeks after The New Years celebration, Bird is hired as a driver and guard...

Intriguing Prospects

Olivia Annette Adams

Prime Minister Flash Fiction story: 

Olivia learns of the new Prime Minister in Antiford

The Prime Minister's Inaugural Ball

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

The Discovery Day Party that suddenly became The Prime Minister's Inaugural Ball.

Written for Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge.

Helping Hands

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A man lends a hand to a family in need.

Submission to the Good Technocrat Flash Fiction Challenge.

Reconstruction Committee

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Who cleans up after all these adventures?

The Terror In the Fog

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Just run. Don't stop. Don't look. Don't fight. Just Run. You should not have come.

A Library Fine Comes Due

Theodore Emelior Beem and Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas Merriweather Buford comes to the Science and Technology Library in Gearford and learns the importance of returning books on time and paying his fines.

This was submitted for the Horror Flash Fiction Challenge.

Raptor Rescue

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett meets a friend after a rough battle.

How Sean Finian O'Brudhear Came to Gearford, Part the First

Sean Finian O'Brudhear

Of Sean Finian's Ancestry, Birth and Heritage

Across the Pond

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Meredith spends some months in Kuu in search of a script-scroll writer for the Fallinbannao office.

The Boarding Party at the Masquerade: The beginning of a new quest.

Captain Horatio Morlock

A large airship is hosting a masquerade party for the rich and powerful. Not too far away the crew aboard the Burning Duchess's Curse are planning a little party of their own. Find out what happened to Captain Morlock and his men during this covert operation.

Fist of the Technocrats

Captain Leo Swift

Short Story Challenge Entry: Technocrats display their cruelty in front of an angry crowd. 

Shadow

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A dark cabin in the forests of Titania.

Horror Flash Fiction submission

Beginning

Lewis Taheat

The start of my story.

New Captain

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The newest captain in Phinneus Cromwell's fleet boards his ship for the first time.

Final Charge

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

In the Antiford-Prushian War, not everything is as cut and dry as it once was. 

A Constable's Dilemma

Theodore Emelior Beem

After an explosion is followed by the mysterious appearance of an airship, Constable Julia Vane is sent to investigate by her technocrat superiors. She goes to the police precinct in Mayberry and discovers a most unusual individual at the center of the unrest. What will she do? How will she respond? This is chapter two in the Curious Tale of Theodore Emelior Beem. This chapter was inspired by the Good Technocrat Challenge.

The Return

Kent Nicholas

Kent is back, and before we can learn about what he's been up to, he must look into a murder.

All Rise

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Judge Adrian Sandoval is sick of the state of the Technocracy. He takes steps to change things.

The Austringer

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Ulkrit Reid and Qadira Neilson are hired to hunt down a troublesome coyote from the mountains.

Dinner is Served

Theodore Emelior Beem

Theodore Emelior Beem and his Vibranni companion Val, aboard the airship Excelsior get blown off course into the Istoki dessert, where they find Oasis, a town of people who seem almost too friendly. Written for the Flash Fiction Challenge: Food.

The Phantom of Black Leaf and Earl

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A millyard man's amazing journey into what's possible with a day off and a bit of tea.

Kuuvian Folklore

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Some folk tales and stories of the people who live in Kuu, a wintery nation in the north of Paorr.

The Story of Steven Copley

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A short story about the first captain to join Phinneus' fleet.

Fisty Cuffs!

Captain Leo Swift

One of Caption Leo's first bounty's! This story was one of the first published in the ticking clock. Leo v.s The 10 foot tall Garret! Let the fist's fly!

Tonic Trouble!

Captain Leo Swift

A Lazy day on the Ship. Leo has a challenge with Dr.White on who can create the best Tonic!

The Storm That Lit Fires

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Prequel to Masquerade Mayhem in which Buford's bad luck leads to terrible decisions.

The Eye of the Storm

Captain Leo Swift

Leo takes a moment to regroup with his crew after the chaos of masquerade mayhem. Leo finishes up his recovery.

What Rilain Does When She's Left Alone on The Gazelle

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain Svain Mortador, Captain Alexander Nolan's companion, finds herself writing something similar to a diary entry on a piece of found paper... Or on the back of a supplies list. Either way, this is what happens when she's left alone on The Gazelle, as stated by the title. This is what goes through her mind on a daily basis...

Little Rats

Captain Alexander Nolan

thiefs come to the Gazelle

Night Comes

Captain Alexander Nolan

the first issue of the Glass Octopus

Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode One - Crocotta

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain, Alexander Nolan's Vibranni companion, begins her nightly adventures upon hearing a...slightly inhuman scream. The creature she discovers will mark the start of her days as a Cryptid Hunter.

Beginnings

Victoria Bezel

Just when she was tired of running, a whole new adventure began.  Victoria comes to Antiford.

The Death of the Baron

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

As the cascade pushes the baron closer to death, he searches blindly for a cure, but at what cost?

The World Born Anew: An Odysseus story

Captain Leo Swift

A deadly plague brook out in Green Nook. Odysseus leaves the village the fist time in fifteen years to find a cure.

Introducing, his benevolence, the Earl.

Earl Robin Ronalds

There is an odd man claiming to be an Earl in the forest north of Fen Byen. This is his tale.

The Manticore

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

The Baron and his team investigate clues that lead them to the whereabouts of The Manticore only to discover more than they bargained for.

The Death of Monopoly

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A new automaton is born that could change everything one day, but new business rivals threaten to change everything far faster than that. 

Desert Fire

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett gets more then he bargained for picking up Dayntie Feoil in the desert.

The Return

Captain Alexander Nolan

The original story for my contest entry

Timothy's Garage

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A mechanical engineer and his gear-head wife finish their steambike.

This was done for the Short Story Challenge.

No Escape

Professor Leopold Phillip Featherstonhaugh

Hours

Bird Von Wal

when you hire a Bird

The Consequences of the Past

Olivia Annette Adams

Olivia's backstory, mixed in with a present day mystery.  

Andrad

Maisy-Maude

Andrad entries.

Phinneus at the Academy

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A series of flash fiction stories about Phin's time in school.

Written for the Spring Time Flash Fiction Challenge

Heart of an Empire, Soul of a Worker

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

William Prescotesh struggles with becoming a Perdadu. 

Some Adventure

Annabelle Bardeneen

In which Conwell is not as exciting as a person would think.

written for the Flash Fiction Challenge

The Cabin Girl

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Prush pirates try to perform a perilous plunder. Cabin girl Zula does her best to prove her worth as a pirate.

Written as a part of the Airship Flash Fiction.

The Flight Of The Dodo

The Emperor of Prush

Airship Flash Fiction entry.

A Fox at the Ball

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

The Baron Delgado attends the Inaugural Ball for the Prime Minister being held at Mistfell. (Based on the story by Gilbert Melker Wrathchild)

Local Politicians

Annabelle Bardeneen

The House of Engineers still exists, and some of them even try to govern, poor naïve souls that they are. Written for the Good technocrat challenge

Strafing Run

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

People keep thinking Arnett isn't comfortable on Airships. However, he is confident in his abilities on board an Airship.

Night of the Slunk

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

This is taken from a series of stories I wrote but never published on the site. It's a tale of an ill-fated airship crew and the mysteries of the dark unknown. Hope you enjoy. 

Mechanized Muscle

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A small town needs some help setting up a well. Scorpios II is willing to help.

A Chance Encounter

Annabelle Bardeneen

A chance encounter with an old school friend fortells of tragedy for Annabelle and her family.

The Hero of Deepwater Bay (Part III of the Adventures of Young Theodore)

Theodore Emelior Beem

This is the third story that follows the adventures of young Theodore Beem. It takes place after the events in the story, Indomitable. In this tale, young Theodore learns about the identify of his friend Willy, the old man who had befriended him when life had been at its lowest ebb.

This flash fiction was written for the Loss and Mourning Challenge.

Legs and Racers

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

When Arnett hears about the Antiford Grand Prix, he can't help but show up to ruffle the feathers of a rival. Racers from around Orr arrive to compete in the Grand Prix

The Stowaway

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The captain of the Prelude discovers a stowaway on board.

Into The Underground

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas & Esther go on a fancy double-date with Meredith & Tea to the famous restaurant, "The Underground".

Written for the Food Flash Fiction Challenge.

Filleted and Sauteed: The taste of Sea Monster.

Captain Horatio Morlock

The crew aboard The Burning Duchess's Curse take a break from pirating for some swimming and fishing. 

Written for FLASH Fiction Challenge- Food

Strike! Strike! Strike!

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Gregor witnesses the dangers of standing up for workers' rights.

Deadliest Catch

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The crew of the Nieznajlak take on a typical day hunting Skuttlekovy for market.

Inquisition

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Sandoval sets off on his mission, at last.

The Facade

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A young man is disturbed by the glance of a woman he passes by on his way to work in Argenstrath.

But it's probably nothing.

Asylum

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Triggers: Violence, NSFW, Graphic Images, Sexual Violence, Torture, Suicide, Severe Unease

The Gang of Misbegottens

Theodore Emelior Beem

The Gang of Misbegottens, a band  of young thieves in the Mayberry District are presented with an interesting proposal by a curious and mysterious stranger. They will need to decide whether Theodore Emelior Beem is someone who can be trusted. Where might this partnership lead?

This story is the third chapter of the Curious Tale of Theodore Emelior Beem and follows the "The Constable's Dilemma." It takes place over four years before the events in "Excelsior."

The Sounds Underground

Captain Leo Swift

Flash Horror: A miner, Alan, finds himself in a strange place after his mine collapses. 

Waking

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A man wakes to find a creature in his room.

Horror Flash Fiction submission

Home

Maia

Maia has finally let out the truth about her history to someone. Something has snapped inside of her, but she's still determined to find her mother. The last part of "Not For The Work" and "Ally."

Yeti Mythology

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

Various legends and anecdotes that make up the Yeti's belief system.

Descending into Madness

Kent Nicholas

Kent writes about the darkness of Antiford.

Thoroughly Thrashing!

Captain Leo Swift

Leo and Nigel hunt down a vicious killer wanted by the Antifordian millitry.

The Truth About Water

Annabelle Bardeneen

Annabelle watches the fjorda and ponders the nature of water.

Hello Jacques

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Every year, Lucas attempts to build a third-instinct automaton. This is a story of success from the eyes of the creation.

Blue Skies

Captain Alexander Nolan

a new adventure awaits the crew of The Gazelle and the events of leading up to Land of the Ice and Snow for the Gazelle

The Arbiter (Second Edit)

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

The year was 1889 and The Arbiter, having completed her task, is on her way home to port in Argenstrath yet the circumstances of the voyage has Captain Karset on edge. Will they make it home after all? 

The Guilded Cage

Captain Alexander Nolan

a story about Nicholas Bennett

"Happy" New Year?

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Kent Nicholas

Arnett and Kent through the Years

Lenora's Diary

Lenora W. Bentley

Lenora's mother had given her a diary to help cope with their sudden relocation to Nyxiana and the loss of her father, Solomon. Except Lenora has some other plans on what to use the diary for, she will be writing to her father as often as she can regarding her antics as of late and her progression on their final project together. So without further ado I present to you Lenora's Diary.

Mine Your Manners

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

After a long way away, Arnett makes his way home.

A New Mission

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The Northstar is rebuilt and Phinneus receives a new mission.

Court with the Emperor

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas meets with the Prush Emperor to sell him war machines.

GeryLoch Tales

Captain Leo Swift

Just some fun writing. This is not apart of Antiford's world. Story's following key figures in GreyLoch, a city underground full of gangsters.

Border Patrol

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Captain Prescotesh of the Kantebury Army sits at the border of Kwazulite. His men defend against a Vibranni Orange Tribe attack.

An Afternoon Explanation

Annabelle Bardeneen

Young Annabelle is curious as to what the "New Antiford" her parents keep talking about is supposed to be like. Her uncle does his best to explain.

Gone Wrong

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Playing Pranks can be fun.

The story of Kenneth Vermoor. aka "the Gauntlet of Denbolt"

Jameson Skyfel

The backstory to a 3D RPG known as the Gauntlet of Denbolt.

Petition to Conwell to extend the rail line to Denbolt

Jameson Skyfel

Moving Forward

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas decides it's time for Bob to get an upgrade, Esther to cheer up, and his intern to stop making so many mistakes.

Takes place after Lunch With Esther and at the same time as Across The Pond.

The Old Man and the Sky

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A young Midshipman laments his position on a Vimana class Patrol Airship, and the old Captain who commands it.

Ghylnor and the Giants of Salessa

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

Though admittedly just a myth, generations have passed down the story of the legendary warrior Ghylnor to inspire new generations and some, including the captain of The Arbiter, Bellefonte Grum, still wear a medallion depicting the mighty sword Raithnier as a reminder. 

Good Technocrat: Mr.Crabtree

Captain Leo Swift

Melvin Murdock job shadows under Mr.Crabtree in a dispute to the ownership to a Mill.

A Demon's Wager

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Tulio Basit teaches a tough lesson behind a Paorrean saying when he comes to collect.

The Ships of Delgado

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A drunken conversation in a pub one night reveals more of the history of the Delgado airship fleet and the origins of asmyr.

The Tale of Two Landsquid

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A quick, fun little fable featuring a variety of Orr animals 

An Unexpected Turn

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

New evidence regarding the attack on The Arbiter comes to light, just as a visitor arrives to declare the wishes of the Technocracy. 

Nothing Ever Matters

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

Nothing ever matters to Gilbert.

Gorrn’s Blessings to you. fnord.

Stronghold of the Dead

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A landing party is sent to Well Island to assess what failed with an attempted colony there.

Indomitable (Part II of the Adventures of Young Theodore)

Theodore Emelior Beem

After breaking both of his legs, life looked grim for young Theodore Emelior Beem.  Just when his life was at a low ebb, he met a mysterious old man, who showed what might be possible. This story takes place shortly after the events in First Flight.

To learn what happens after this story go to "The Hero of Deepwater Bay."

These stories offer a further flashback into the early life of T.E Beem, who was first introduced in "Excelsior".

Not For The Work

Maia

Maia is used to escaping from people who want her to work for them. However, this man has a different idea.

Ally

Maia

Maia fell asleep relatively safe in a dark alleyway. . . but that's not where she wakes up. A continuation of "Not For The Work."

Epilogue

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

The aftermath of a failed Technocratic plan to catch the Glass Octopus opens the way to a more dangerous and potentially destructive plan.

Payback

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett's life isn't getting any easier, but with a new crew member he might see another day.

The Arnett Pass

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The Landship Scorpios II is hired to help build a path through the Hoganmar mountain range. Arnett and company pull out all the stops for this pay day.

Rocky Start

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Welcoming the newest member of the crew, Ninatovich, isn't going as well as Arnett thought as they argue about where she'll "set up" in the Scorpios II.

Sky-Whale Ale

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Brewer Brothers on a desert adventure full of comedy and shenanigans.

Originally pitched for the Adventure Collection.

Lars' Gift

Lucas Merriweather Buford

The day that Lars gave Lucas the keys to the automatonics kingdom.

Provlima Dikaios

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A transcript of one Heracles Diamandis found posted to the temple in the desolate city of Evgenes Psema.

Not Patrick

Annabelle Bardeneen

A young man contemplates names, histories, and The Inquisition

Escape from the Clockmaker's island

Captain Horatio Morlock

Morlock escapes a Prush prison only to to find more trouble awaiting Horace

Inevitablity of Inertia

Annabelle Bardeneen

Sometimes the best solution to your life not being what it's supposed to be is just a live with it.

What If... Arnett Never Helped Flint

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A response to the 'What If' challenge. We follow how differently Joel Arnett's life would've turned out if he helped bring in Flint instead of helping him escape.

What If... Steampunk Didn't Exist?

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

For the What If Challenge. What if Steampunk didn't exist, and the Citizens of Antiford community had to chose a more modern genre to base our fictional world in? 

Three Days in Gearford

Theodore Emelior Beem

It's three days before Gearford Day and the city is preparing to celebrate. A parade is planned and the Prime Minister will be in attendance. There is also a plot afoot that could literally blow the city apart. As the plot unfolds, Constable Julia Vane employs every tool at her disposal and even calls upon the librarian Theodore Beem with his airship Excelsior for assistance. Will they be able to respond in time?

The Machen Bachen

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A tale of how the Machen Bachen came to be.

Antiford Unhinged

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A series of creepy, unreal stories

Boric's Origin

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The story of Phinneus Cromwell's first mate.

How Phinneus Took to the Sky

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

The origin of Phinneus Cromwell.

Well Island Journals

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A Kuuvian scientist takes a team on an expedition to collect hard knowledge about Well Island.

Dreams

Captain Alexander Nolan

a Dream or maybe a fragment of his memory, each page is a different dream

Monsters In The Dark

Captain Alexander Nolan

another adventure of the Gazelle and it's crew

I don't like water

Franklin Von SquiggleBottom

a haiku about hating water

Weekly Report #1

The Emperor of Prush

Sir Otto Landry VanHus, Chief Reeve of Outerford sends his first report.

Voyage Home

Captain Alexander Nolan

A trip home turns into the makings adventure and foreshadowing of the future.

Rilain S. Mortador, Cryptid Hunter: Episode Two - Snerra

Huntress Rilain Svain Mortador

Rilain the Cryptid Hunter searches, yet again, for a mythical creature, this one titled, "Snerra," a large white or light gray wolf-like being that kills its prey by decapitating them, feeding merely off of their heads. The Snerra was rumored to have been living in Kuu, which Rilain miraculously finds herself in...

Leo Finds An Old Friend

Captain Leo Swift

Leo is fighting off a Pirate ship and finds something he was not exspecting.

Invisible Shadow

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

In 1894 a terrible Influenza spread across Orr, devastating its inhabitants. This is a collection of stories about these dark ages.

Moving forward in Argenstrath

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A year since the accident, The Baron of Argenstrath hunts down a dangerous threat to the city and perhaps the world. (Please read Death of the Baron and The Arbiter first.)

Mechanical Daughter

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Meredith's life gets complicated all at once when a deal with the Grande Theatre puts Adele in a starring role.

The Mercian Independent

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A newspaper covering Central Araz in Mercia

Prush Folklore

The Emperor of Prush

Stories told around camp fires and told to children to teach a lesson. 

Lunch With Esther

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas catches up with his late wife's sister over lunch.

Poetry and Blood

Lucas Merriweather Buford

This is a typical evening for William Bittersworth the deviant poet.

Waiting for Julian

Lucas Merriweather Buford

A young Lucas waits anxiously for his father to get home.

The Drop of Blood

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

After The Revolution in Gearford, The Wrathchilds return to their home of Mistfell to secure it for Antiford's Technocratic Order.

Diplomacy

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas Buford discovers the role the Technocracy wants him to play, and encounters an old acquaintance is stuck in the middle of it just as much as he is.

Pheiyn and The Magic Shoes

Pheiyn The Turtler

Pheiyn and Mr.Turtle steal from a Sand Witch. What they learn is their dancing skills are a little dusty, or shall we say sandy. 

Second Thoughts

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Two bandits overlook a promising caravan and argue about how to handle it.

The Fate of Elbin the Vibranni

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A poor Vibranni tramp finds himself in the lair of the malicious Dr. Thyous. 

Baptism

Astrid Westergaard

Bran// A stupid mistake on his birthday turns into an opportunity for Bran to prove his worth.

*IN PROGRESS*

Quest for the Lost Treasure. Part I -The Blue lens.

Captain Horatio Morlock

Captain Morlock ends up competing in a tournament during the annual Monte-Diamont Royal festival in hopes to find the blue lens.

Edgeton Blues

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Sherriff Sandoval Visits a Small town called Edgeton. Once a sprawling town, now it fights for survival.

William Teagon

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Sheriff Sandoval takes down a known outlaw, and gives him his own personal trial.

Alarm

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The Alarm has been raised. Kieko must rush to defend his home.

Out With the Old Sheriff

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett is in for a rude awakening when a new lawman comes to Astam Junction.

Chance Meeting

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Joel Arnett is approached while trying to jump town. Maybe this stranger is a good excuse to head to White Haven.

Folklore and Legend of the Kantebury Empire

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Stories, Myths, and Legends from around the Kantebury Empire. This Anthology of stories handles some old stories and some newer ones.

The Metal Menace- Kendall Nelly

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Kendall Nelly prepares to rob a stage coach that is heavily armored. He decided to dress appropriately.

Mayor Horace Cotwell

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The outlaw Mayor of the tiny town of Hideout (Formerly Hydeinn) is in for a rude awakening when he comes face to face with Judge Sandoval.

My Deputy

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Manfred Arnett sits down for an insightful meeting with his new boss.

Apprehensive Partnership

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

On their way to White Haven, Arnett tries to make up for lost income. Gwendolyne hatches a plot.

Papers and Machines

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

The headlines praise Sandoval while Arnett teaches his new crewmate the ropes.

Guest of Honor

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Sandoval is invited to a dinner party. Only when he arrives he finds it more intimate than he expected.

The Mountain

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett bites off more than he can chew when he comes to odds with a Mountain of a Man.

Target Practice

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Gwen starts to dig about Arnett's past while learning to shoot.

The Cannon and the Inventor

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett and Gwen escape an airship thanks to the Scorpios II. Their client takes an interest in technology aboard.

Breeze From Out Of Town

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett visits an old friend in search for work.

Manfred's Investigation

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

A sequel to "My Deputy"- Manfred Arnett dives into his investigation of the Cannonball's Derailment and discovers more than he bargained for.

Hellion

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Sandoval arrives in a Vibranni village looking for an outlaw.

Pustiton Blues

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Arnett arrives at the town of Pustiton to find it different from how he remembers it.

Domville Blues

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

When two Bounty Hunters return for their payout, they find Sandoval awaiting them.

Aqueduct Ambush

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Deputy Manfred Arnett and Sandoval stake out a pump house waiting for criminals to arrive.

Reputation Precedes You

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas M Buford receives a visit from Judge Sandoval.

What If... Buford had been Prince Ark?

Lucas Merriweather Buford

An alternate path where the Antiford you know was shaped by a different set of world building rules and Arkham Ravenholm ran for his life as exiled prince.

Returning Home

Captain Alexander Nolan

the aftermath of the Return (the sequel to my contest entry)

A Bad Time at the Bar

Maisy-Maude

Bishop is at the bar with these strange guys named Phinneus and the true Prushan Emprorer and shit goes down.

The Heartlong's Calling Parts 1-3

Dr. Tobias Bloom

Doctor Tobias Bloom has been well around the world. He's lived a lifetime of fighting and violence, and he sets sail for Antiford to try and escape it all. What he finds instead is a mystery and a discovery that could shake Antiford to its core.

The Mayhem Afterwards

Annabelle Bardeneen

When a technocrat dies, they round up known enemies of the state. Annabelle is a known radical. This is problematic.

Because She Can

Cecelia Artemius Turner

Cecelia never did truly like to play by the rules. Her brother knew this, and so did her mother. That didn't mean they liked it, though.

Auld Lang Syne

Lucas Merriweather Buford

Lucas looks to close out a crazy 1895 with his friends.

The Fall of Pumpgrad, The Rise of a Empire

The Emperor of Prush

As the city of Pumpgrad falls, plans are made to reconstruct a empire.

The Cavalier

Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell

A ship waits on patrol to stop an enemy from escaping.

This was written as a part of the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge.

Revolution’s Catalyst

Gilbert Melker Wrathchild

On the morning of Revolution, Gearford burns.

The Graves of Dimburghast

The Baron Nester Delgado of Argenstrath

A lone Gelvin monk travels to an empty village haunted by a terrible curse. 

Laefundloum

Lucas Merriweather Buford

The ancient myth of when Skret tricked Gorrn into Warring with the Other Gods.

A Halloween-like holiday is named after this tale.

Perdadu

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Ishita prepares to run the gauntlet in order to become the first female Perdadu Warrior. ^{*I'm just gonna start posting this for now*}

Quest for the Red Lens.

Captain Horatio Morlock

The Crew finds themselves going to the outskirts of western Prush to steal the rest of the map from a dig site when an dangerous third party enters the search.

Night Phoenixes vs The Iron Badgers

Captain Horatio Morlock

(A writen account on how a game of Perch Ball is played.)

After Finishing a job for the army the base commander requests for a Perch Ball match from Morlock and his team to play theirs. 

Borrow from Peter to Pay Paul

Lieutenant Joel Arnett

Adrian Sandoval and Manfred Arnett rush to Sorditudo to witness, first hand, the effects of Sandoval's practices.