In 2025, we mark 160 years since the end of the American Civil War—a brutal conflict that defined, divided, and ultimately reshaped our nation. It’s also been 160 years since the tragic night when Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, was struck down at Ford’s Theatre, just days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. For … Continue reading What If Lincoln Had Lived?
Alternate History
The Hollow Lands
Author's Note: This story explores an alternate history where the Black Death of 1347-1351 killed approximately 90% of Europe's population, rather than the roughly one-third estimated in our actual historical timeline. This devastating divergence from our history creates a world where European civilization nearly collapses completely, forever altering the course of global development and preventing … Continue reading The Hollow Lands
The Cogsmith’s Dilemma
In the swirling mists of a London forever changed by the relentless march of steam-powered progress, Emmeline Fairfax stood before her greatest creation. The brass and copper monstrosity loomed in her workshop, pistons gleaming and gears awaiting their first momentous turn. At just twenty-five, Emmeline had already made a name for herself as one of … Continue reading The Cogsmith’s Dilemma
The Confusing Middle 