Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 16 — Improving EfficiencyThe meetings at the town hall were so common that one could almost randomly stop by and find oneself right in a middle of one. The…4d ago4d ago
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 15 — Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesIt’s not that people don’t expect life to change, it is the way that change comes about that always catches them unprepared. Sometimes it…Mar 25Mar 25
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 14 — Brenda IIThe construction of Brenda two didn’t go as fast as Richard had hoped, in part because, strangely enough, designing a complete…Mar 19Mar 19
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 13 — Biological MachinesEverything would have gone well for Jack and Richard, as much as one could expect under the circumstances, if it weren’t for the parents’…Mar 111Mar 111
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 12 — Parallel TracksThe plant reached the back wall and went through it, as if it didn’t encounter any resistance, as if the wall wasn’t there at all. It was…Mar 5Mar 5
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 11 — BrendaWhile the town analyzed the feasibility studies for a new foundry, Richard kept refining his prototype until he brought it from the size…Feb 22Feb 22
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 10 — Creative Truth“I don’t understand this fantasy project of yours, what exactly is that interface you’re talking about going to do?” Jack frowned, trying…Feb 10Feb 10
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 9 — Intelligent LifeThe news that the plant restarted all the machines spread through the town at lightning speed. Most people didn’t believe it, pointing out…Feb 6Feb 6
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 8 — Working SolutionsIt’s not that Richard wanted to get himself in trouble, but his curiosity always seemed to get the better of him, and since the plant…Jan 28Jan 28
Published inThe Plant — A Steampunk StoryChapter 7 — DebriefingOne thing was sure: Richard was terrible at hiding the truth, and the last drop of it was pulled out of his tormented psyche despite his…Jan 22Jan 22