Of Brass and Magic

New Editions of A.L. Kessler's two steampunk short stories! Of Souls and Steam: Dead bodies, metal giants, and magic are a typical day for Maryanne Jennings. Specializing in strange and unusual cases, it's her job to figure out what could be causing the mayhem in her city. Of Fate and Gears: Felisa has no choice but to act as the being humans call Fate. It was her punishment for escaping her death as a human. With the help of a mechanical fairy, Felisa has to guide a thief named Luke to his own fate to free herself. **originally published in Penny Dread Tales 3 and 4, if you enjoy these stories, pleas consider checking out the full anthologies**