The Steampunk Gentleman

I wanted to learn all the proper ettiquette and dress for steampunk. A massive journey for somebody raised by wolves in Minnesota. Here's what I've learned so far...

KL Forslund

Feb 24, 2020
3 min

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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KL Forslund

Jan 27, 2020
2 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Dec 31, 2019
3 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Oct 28, 2019
5 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Oct 1, 2019
4 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Sep 3, 2019
3 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Jul 29, 2019
3 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Jun 24, 2019
3 min

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”...

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KL Forslund

May 27, 2019
5 min

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...

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KL Forslund

Feb 25, 2019
4 min

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...

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KL Forslund

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