Short Fiction

Chronicles of the Order

Stories set in the world of the Books of the Order (Geist, Spectyr, Wrayth and Harbinger)

In the Beginning by Philippa Ballantine

Something is moving on the mountains; the geists have broken through.

Myra watching her sheep on a quiet hillside is one of many who are about to have their world turned upside down, yet she cannot truly understand what is to come. It is the change of ages, the end of peace, and the beginning of the Order of Deacons.

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The Ministry Digital Short Stories

Tales from the Archives are short stories set in the world of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. They explore events mentioned in the novels, characters seen and unseen and may include novel teasers of things to come. Philippa has contributed several stories to this series. The Evil that Befell SampsonÂ Amazon – Nook – Smashwords â€” Kobo The Precarious Child (Parsec winning story) Amazon â€“ Nook â€“ Smashwords â€” Kobo

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Tales from the Archives- Collection 1 Amazon â€“ Nook â€“ Smashwords Tales from the Archives- Collection 2 Amazon â€“ Nook â€“ Smashwords Tale from the Archives- Collection 3 Amazon â€“ Nook â€“ Smashwords Tale from the Archives- Collection 4 Amazon â€“ Nook â€“ Smashwords

The Little Clockwork Mermaid by Philippa Ballantine

A novelette of magic, steampunk and love. The mermaid Lorelei is the youngest daughter of King Triton, but she has always been drawn to the Above world. Though she is revels in the joys of her tail and the underwater world, she has never felt she belongs there. The Sea Witch and her marvelous contraptions offer a way to pursue her dreams. What she will find there will change her fate forever. Â $1.99 (includes both .mobi and .epub formats)

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The Straw Garden by Philippa Ballantine

A literary short story from author Philippa Ballantine author of Geist, and Kindred and Wings, and co-author of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. A woman goes looking for answers about her grandmother in a drawer of old photos. Through them she travels back in time, finding answers and more thatâ€”something sheâ€™d thought sheâ€™d lost.Â $0.99 (includes both .mobi and .epub formats)

Magic by Gaslight by Philippa Ballantine

A novelette of steampunk and magic, from one of the minds behind the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Lucinda is a witch in a alternative Victorian London, where being a witch is a death sentence. Her coven harness sensuality and passion to make magic, and that is a crime according to the Association of Magicians. Women with control of sex and magic are too dangerous to tolerate. So Lucinda and her coven live in secret. That is until she meets a young American magician, and their attraction cannot be denied, but they have always been taught such a thing can never be. Rules however do not apply to the young and powerful. Lucinda and Theo find out just how far they are prepared to go. $1.99 (includes both .mobi and .epub formats)

The Thorns of Life by Philippa Ballantine

A short story of clones, rebellion and poets of steampunk and magic. A short story of clones, rebellion and poets. A company decides to clone the first famous figures from the past, and they settle on the trio of Romantic Poets, Shelley, Byron and Keats. After all, how much trouble can a few poets cause? But the insipid Victorian view of the men has led the corporation astray, and they may live to regret their choice. Â $0.99 (includes both .mobi and .epub formats)