A one-shot set in the steampunk universe of The Flame and The Dame, just prior to the start of that story – and a response to @anonbemetoo‘s ‘Strangers on a Train’ prompt.
Clarke Griffin is a nightclub singer and bar owner who needs a few days away from her life – she settles on an overnight trip on the Skytrain (a steampunk version of the Orient Express) and meets a mysterious woman. Thirst and chaos ensue.
A one-shot set in the steampunk universe of The Flame and The Dame, just prior to the start of that story – and a response to @anonbemetoo‘s ‘Strangers on a Train’ prompt.
Clarke Griffin is a nightclub singer and bar owner who needs a few days away from her life – she settles on an overnight trip on the Skytrain (a steampunk version of the Orient Express) and meets a mysterious woman. Thirst and chaos ensue.
The war grinds on for Lexa and the rebellion. With Azgeda in pursuit, Lexa finds that not only does she battle the enemy and discontent among her generals, but also the temptation to abandon her duty. Meanwhile, in Arkadia, Clarke plays a dangerous game of her own, walking a fine line between two factions in an attempt to find allies. A dangerous gamble pays off, and she finds out the truth behind the City of Light is even worse than anyone imagined.
Heda and Wanheda find themselves on a collision course with their enemies…and each other.
Thank you for this lovely message, anon – I’m not fond of first-person POV as well, but it is a noir, that’s practically a requirement. I may do something different for subsequent chapters. If by one-shot do you mean one chapter? No, it will have multiple chapters (not sure how many at the moment). As for the steampunk elements, it is as much aesthetic (lends well to a post-apocalyptic feel) as it is a means of conveying some unlikely ‘science.’ I don’t plan on being too overt on the topic, but I do plan on having a dirigible at some point.
Clarke’s boobs deserve all the inane euphemisms we can muster. 🙂
Thank you again!
I hope there is a day where, when watching telly, all peoples from around the world will cry out
Well, I’ve gone and done it now. For Clexa Week 2017 – The Flame and The Dame is up for your reading pleasure.
Lexa Woods is a PI with a tragic past. Clarke is a
lounge singer whose best friend, ace reporter Raven Reyes, has
disappeared while investigating a shadowy organisation involved with
kidnapped scientists, mobsters and a mysterious object that might be
creating its own reality.
Together, Clarke and Lexa will find
themselves caught up in a strange journey through the dangerous
underground world of the Weather Men. Who are they – and what is The
Flame?
Thanks to @femininenachos and NachoKru who inspired it. If everyone hates it, it’s all your fault. ;-p
If anyone likes it, that’s probably your fault, too.
ICYMI – hard-boiled, no – soft-boiled – no – vaguely poached – thriller? Caper? Courgette?
Whatever it is, it’s got Clexa and they’re endgame.
Thanks to the latest Hunner Podcast, must now do some excessive fanning over @entirelytookeen – who gave a fantastic interview, by the way. Do have a listen – great insight into fan fiction writing, into fandom, the Lexa debacle and, of course, her own fabulous works, like The White Queen Running and (My) Destruction Within Your Mouth (which gets my vote for being a never-ending fic).
Well, I’ve gone and done it now. For Clexa Week 2017 – The Flame and The Dame is up for your reading pleasure.
Lexa Woods is a PI with a tragic past. Clarke is a
lounge singer whose best friend, ace reporter Raven Reyes, has
disappeared while investigating a shadowy organisation involved with
kidnapped scientists, mobsters and a mysterious object that might be
creating its own reality.
Together, Clarke and Lexa will find
themselves caught up in a strange journey through the dangerous
underground world of the Weather Men. Who are they – and what is The
Flame?
Thanks to @femininenachos and NachoKru who inspired it. If everyone hates it, it’s all your fault. ;-p
If anyone likes it, that’s probably your fault, too.
The Doctor Is Out 