For the picture prompt for this piece, please visit MidWeekFlashChallenge week 273 'Did you not think maybe it would have been an idea to get us on the other side of all the water? You know, on the side with the town we need to check?' 'We are in the exact right time and mere … Continue reading Always be prepared (Tempus Rock)-A MidWeekFlashChallenge Short
Category: time travel
Cracks – A Tempus Rock short
‘Toby?’ ‘I dialled everything in correctly before you blame me.’ ‘Well it doesn’t look like 1860 to me.’ While started stomping around the room, poking at things in annoyance. Tobias gave a huff and looked down at the chronometer. Everything was perfect. ‘It says we are exactly where we are supposed to be.’ ‘I’m more … Continue reading Cracks – A Tempus Rock short
Temporal anomaly
Jason hated taking Tobias to the future. Well future for Tobias anyway. Going to visit things that you knew through historical study was fine. You had a point of reference, you knew what was going on. But when you go forward… ‘But While, this could be a temporal malfunction. The state of it, it seems … Continue reading Temporal anomaly
Paradox Syndrome (A Tempus Rock short)
“Take me to him,” Tobias tried his best to imitate Dr Carmichael from the Ministry. He drew himself up to his full height, clasped his hands behind his back and stared at the nurse with the distinct air of knowing better than anyone else nearby. It seemed to do the trick. The nurse nodded and … Continue reading Paradox Syndrome (A Tempus Rock short)
Definition of Madness (a Tempus Rock prompt short story)
He tried the cafe opposite this time. He'd dismissed it before because it was so busy and he needed to get a table outside. The sun was out again and with it came the people: tourists, people on lunch breaks and her. Today, he'd gone back ten minutes earlier and managed to sneak onto a … Continue reading Definition of Madness (a Tempus Rock prompt short story)
Heist of a Lifetime – a flash fiction story
"How are we going to get out of here!" Rick's voice betrayed his rising level of hysteria. The vault door was firmly shut behind them and the armed police were in position. Everything had gone wrong but the gang's leader was still loading money into his bag like he didn't have a care in the … Continue reading Heist of a Lifetime – a flash fiction story
What is Steampunk?
I've been talking about doing this post for a while but to be honest I've been putting it off because it's just such a broad subject. I love steampunk, and I'm enjoying writing my own first foray into this genre but I want to make sure I do it justice. I've had several people ask … Continue reading What is Steampunk?
It’s now or before (a short story)
“It’s been ages,” he shook his head as we entered the record shop. Something was off. “What are you on about? We saw each other last month.” I headed straight for the vinyl section as we always did and started flipping through the cardboard sleeves. My brother sidled up next to me and started looking … Continue reading It’s now or before (a short story)
Tempus Rock Extract 2
The chronometer started to crackle and whirr, the antenna was starting to rotate clockwise then counter-clockwise as it tried to lock on to the year Tobias had programmed in using the dials at the side. He waited, keeping hold of While who seemed to have frozen in place, his eyes wide as if he was … Continue reading Tempus Rock Extract 2