Racing Teapots
The package rattled ominously when Kensington opened it. A hint of curved brass peeked through the shredded packing straw. He reached in...
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Lost Signals
Captain Locke hid in the bushes next to the gate of Lord Harthless’ Manor while watching Lady Keye stroll around the block for the last...
SP: Tea Dueling
Kensington eyed his nemesis across the table as he dunked his biscuit into the cup of tea before him. The count began as he recalled the...
SP: A Disarming Conversation
Captain Locke unstrapped his service pistol and set it on the bed. Then he returned to the foyer where he’d kept Lady Keye waiting. “Is...
SP: Boring Company
“This is diagram eighty three of my finger nail’s regrowth. Notice how...” Captain Locke struggled to raise his eyelids to full mast, but...
SP: A Valet Reason
When he stepped into the hallway from his room, Captain Locke looked as far from the part of well to do investor as a thirsty man was...
SP: A Few Notes
Lady Keye shifted levers at random, “Hurry up Locke, we’ve got to stop this infernal machine!” The dancers lurched about the hall to...
SP: To Shoot a Gentleman
“Now hold still Mr. Locke, while I line this shot up.” Captain Locke fidgeted, “I’m not comfortable letting anybody take a shot at me”...
SP: Sharing vs. Taking
“Ah, Locke! Welcome back from your mission in Japan. I say, what is that your wearing? You haven’t gone native have you?” Captain Locke...
SP: Facial Topiaries
Lord Grovincurry stood on the balcony, looking out over his hedge maze and enjoying a bright, cool morning and appropriate tea. He noted...
SP: Calling Card Confusion
“Mr. Locke, Where were you on the night of October 11th, 1878?” “Excuse me, who are you to be asking a gentleman that?” replied Locke....
Less of a Gentleman
Gripping the rigging tightly, Lady Keye motioned with her head for Captain Locke to hurry up. Lock gave the boarding plank a tentative...
Dueling Steampunks
Captain Locke leaned against the oak tree, while Winston, his second, spoke to his counterpart. The pre-dawn fog masked any sign of Lord...
SP: Crazy for Cravats
What the heck is a cravat and what’s the best way to eat it? Good question. First, it’s a tie, and I’d love to see somebody eat one. ...
Dressing the Part
According to legend, one of the guys from ZZ Top gets his beard from Danny’s Kix and Trix. They’re a costume shop, just down the road...
What is Steampunk
There comes a time in every non-fiction steampunk book where the author has to define Steampunk for the reader. We call it Chapter One....
Hold the Door
“The wolf that holds the door for the rest of the pack, eats last.” -- Uncle Ray as he raced past me to eat a grandma Time for another...
Too many Forkin' Forks
Many steampunks dress up as aristocratic types, all in fun of course. But what happens when we sit down to a table with fine china and...
Time to Tea
There comes a point in every man’s life, where he must drink what’s in front of him. Next week, I’ll be at Steampunk November and...
Walking Sticks Correctly
My wife has graduated to a cane during her recovery from foot surgery. I researched how to use them. I also thought this could be an...