Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond: Alternate History Stories

Grantville Gazette 13 #17: The Spark of Inspiration

Previous / Next The Spark of InspirationWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettNeil O’Connor looked over at Johan. “Say what ever you like, man, that girl is fine.” He continued to turn the spark plug wrench as he talked.“She may be pretty but she is too forward, I think,” Albrecht Knopf said. “She is becoming […]

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Grantville Gazette 13 #10: Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part 5

Previous / NextButterflies in the Kremlin, Part Five,The Dog and Pony ShowWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettNatasha alighted from the carriage at her family’s dacha outside of Moscow, along with her aunt, Sofia Petrovna. Both were wearing full regalia, “dressed to the nines,” as Bernie put it. Aunt Sofia served as her chaperone, necessary […]

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Grantville Gazette 013 #1: The Anaconda Project, Episode Two

Previous / NextThe Anaconda Project, Episode TwoEric FlintChapter 2“You look tired, Melissa,” said Judith Roth sympathetically. She gestured to a luxurious divan in the great salon of the Roth mansion. “Please, have a seat.”Melissa Mailey went over to the divan, hobbling a little from the effects of the ten-day journey from Grantville, and plopped herself […]

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Volume 12 #3: The Monster

Previous / NextThe MonsterWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettThe Eagle FliesMagdalena van de Passe stood outside the building and stared. She paid not the slightest attention to what was going on around her; she had eyes only for the plane that was flying overhead. She had seen airplanes on TV, but she had seen dragons […]

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Volume 11 #12: Butterflies in the Kremlin Part Four

Previous / Next Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part FourWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettYaroslavich Dacha, outside of MoscowA Dissertation on the Valueof Freedom and Security“Those that give up their freedom for a little temporary security deserve neither freedom or security and ultimately will lose both.” So goes an up-time quote. This humble writer doesn’t […]

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Volume 11 #10: Trommler Records

Previous / Next Trommler RecordsWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett“Just sign right there.” The blond man, Contz Beckenbauer, indicated the space for her signature and handed her the pen. “Right there, as I said. Then we’ll talk about what you will sing for the record.”Els hesitated a moment. She was just about to move […]

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Volume 11 #10: Wish Book

Previous / Next Wish BookWritten by Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett“Gary Jordan!”Gary Jordan Burke flinched. He almost always flinched when Joyce got to screeching. It was an automatic response to her high-pitched, overly-loud voice. You’d think the woman thought everyone was deaf.“Gary Jordan!”“Yes, dear?”“Go downtown and get some more paper scrap. We’re nearly out.”“Yes, dear.” Gary […]

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Volume 10 #15: Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part 3

Previous / Next Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part 3:Boris, Natasha . . . But Where’s BullwinkleBy Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett“Order Kameroff to take his battalion to the west.” The barely bearded Russian wearing two stars on his collar moved his finger along the map, over a set of hills then northwest along a river. “He is to take […]

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Volume 10 #6: The Salon

Previous / NextThe SalonBy Paula Goodlett and Gorg Huff“Ah . . .”The sound of a throat clearing drew Heather’s attention away from the paperwork on her desk at Trommler Records. “Hey, Jacob. What’s up?”“It is Thursday, Heather. I wanted to leave about three so I can attend the salon.”“Salon?”“The salon at Rachel Hill’s house. Surely you’ve heard of […]

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Volume 9 #27: Butterflies In The Kremlin, Episode 2, A ‘Merican in Moscow

Previous / Next Butterflies In The Kremlin, Episode 2A ‘Merican in Moscowby Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettSpring, 1633“Home,” Boris sighed then waved at the white stone walls of the Kremlin which stood sixty feet tall and dominated the mostly wooden city of Moscow.Bernie Zeppi, after the long trip, didn’t care if it was home or […]

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Volume 9 #19: Waves of Change

Previous / Next Waves of Changeby Paula Goodlett and Gorg Huff“I WANT TO LISTEN!!!” Joseph screamed, making it impossible for anyone to listen.“For God’s sake, girl. Let your brother listen to the damned thing.”“But, Papa . . .” Marie couldn’t help the whine in her voice.Papa raised his hand. Marie decided to let her brat […]

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Volume 9 #20: Try Try Again

Previous / Next Try, Try Againby Paula Goodlett“It isn’t right.”Marie lowered her eyes so that her employer wouldn’t see the glare she couldn’t suppress. “Ma’am, I did what the package said to do. Twice.” She picked up the container of Spirits of Hartshorn and tried to get Frau Werrin to look at it.The Frau ignored […]

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Volume 9 #18: If at First You Don’t Succeed . . .

Previous / NextIf at First You Don’t Succeed . . .by Paula Goodlett“That will never work.”Margaret looked up at her younger brother, Nathan, and stuck her tongue out at him. “Says you. And what do you know, what with all your years of experience?”“Pa says it won’t work. And you’ve wasted your time. Time you […]

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Volume 8 #15: Butterflies in the Kremlin: Part 1

Previous / Next Butterflies in the Kremlin: Part 1A Russian Nobleby Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettSpring, 1632Boris Ivanovich Petrov pulled the horse to a stop and looked around. “This place is almost worth the trip. See the cuts in the earth where the land was changed. Look at these hills. The structure is different from […]

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Volume 7 #13: Mass Media In The 1632 Universe

Previous / Next Mass Media In The 1632 UniverseBy Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettThis article is to run in conjunction with Chris Penycate’s discussion of the material technology required to produce down-time records and record players. In addition to Chris’ hardware, this article discusses the software of the media industry down-time, the challenges and the […]

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Volume 6 #4: Old Folks’ Music

Previous / NextOld Folks’ MusicGorg Huff and Paula GoodlettJuly 1, 1633“You reckon we could afford to do something special for the Fourth?” Ella Mae Jones was sipping iced chamomile tea and making faces at it at the same time. “Lord above, I wish a person could afford sugar,” she muttered.Nancy Simmons ignored the comment. Ella […]

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Grantville Gazette 5 #5: Susan’s Story

Previous / Next Susan’s StoryBy Paula Goodlett and Gorg HuffGrantville August, 1632 “I don’t know about you, Susan,” Tina said, “but I’m getting out of here before she wakes up. The last thing I want to deal with is Mom and one of her weepy hangovers.”“C’mon, Tina. The hangovers are easier to live with than what’s really […]

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