Poems
The Shadow of a Vow: A Poem of Secret Love
I ask for nothing, neither cure nor gain, / Save for the secret of this dark delight.
The Roots of Time: A Hymn to Everlasting Love
Our love is now a haven found at rest, / A temple built of memory and stone.
The Lightning of the Soul: A Poem on First Sight
One fleeting second makes a life complete, / Found in the glory of a stranger's face.
The Clearing Mist: A Plea for Peace
I lay my weapons down, as lovers must, / To beg for pardon and your soft caress.
The Shadow Puppets’ Shadow Dance Competition and the Jealous Rival
Amidst the flickering lights and looming rivalry at the Shadow Dance Competition, the true art lies not just in puppetry but in the resilience...
The Clockwork Dragon of Cogsworth Citadel
In a world where technology reigns, a clockwork dragon becomes a harbinger of destruction. Can a young engineer reclaim the guardian's noble purpose, or...
The Book of Wandering Stars and the Celestial Astronomer
As wandering stars threaten to upend the cosmic balance, a determined astronomer seeks the hidden blueprints of celestial harmony. Will her quest restore order...
The Gramophone of Growing Gardens
In a world where invention meets nature, an inventor learns that even the most harmonious melodies can disrupt the delicate balance of life. As...
The Clockwork Nightingale and the Silent City
When the mechanical nightingales of a steampunk city fall silent, a young engineer must battle her own doubts and unveil a conspiracy that threatens...
The Tempest’s Lament
Upon a storm-lashed ocean, a traveler confronts fate and sacrifices all for a love beyond reach.