Ghosts, Gears, and Grimoires by UNKNOWN

Author:UNKNOWN [UNKNOWN]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw
Publisher: Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC
Published: 2016-10-27T21:00:00+00:00

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Morton gazed over the railing of the airship in the direction Gabe had gone. It’d been a while, but it wasn’t important. It wasn’t as if the Salvage Union even knew that they were there.

“It’s cruel, even for that one,” the captain said from behind him. “Sendin’ a man into that horrid place alone. Cursed, it is. A suffering no man deserves, be he bastard or otherwise.”

“I’m just surprised you actually believed in the legend.” Morton said.

The captain looked out over the dark trees, glad he couldn’t see the train from this distance.

“A train that makes ye face yer sin,” he said in a low voice. “Makes ye pay the price for it. Owns you. Nothin’ outside of yer own Hell is yours. I live in the air, Mr. Morton. The skies are ruled by tales and superstition. Why wouldn’t I know about such a thing?”

Morton turned to him and smiled.

“You wanted your brother-in-law to suffer, I made it happen,” he said. “It’s what you paid me for.”

The captain sighed. He’d never met Gabriel Pinehurst before tonight, hadn’t seen his sister in years or spoken to her, other than in telegrams. The life of an airship captain didn’t always allow for such things. But the news of his sister’s death hadn’t escaped his ears, nor did the details of how she and his poor niece had perished. Gabriel Pinehurst got what he deserved.

The captain had enough demons of his own to stay far away from that evil Express. Pinehurst was just one more to add to the list. No regrets, though running him through would’ve been easier.

“He be dead by now,” the captain said, turning away. “And our souls be darker for it.”

“Then let’s be off,” said Morton. “Get the dirigible ready and move quickly. I’ll need time to wipe his records. Too many questions might lead back to us. Wouldn’t want that, now would we?”

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