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The Epochracy Files: Tales Twisting the Realms of Time
It was just an ordinary day...until it wasn't. With an aura of "The Twilight Zone"-- beware! Quirky quests, eclectic eras... where will the time-twists take you next?
A gas station time machine, dragons and wizards, Amelia Earhart's secret, a bellhop spy, a spirited tea party, and an asphalt apocalypse are just some of the stops along the way. Gigi makes a pit stop at a millennial ghost town and brings to life a legion of strange in Gas Station Time Machine. She'll need more than fuel to escape the mayhem alive. It's the bodacious 80s in Parlor Game where Edison Jones finds himself at a party he'd rather not attend, until he stumbles upon a magical amusement! Will his ego get him in over his head? Then Rooney, a 1930s bellhop at The Plaza Hotel, is asked to carry a bag that will change his life--and the world forever--in Time Hop .Will he accept the mission? Eavesdrop on a shocking side-effect of the Roaring Twenties , hit the pavement and maneuver carefully in Asphalt Apocalypse, and heed the talk of the town in Tales from the Hive . Be brave and stand your ground when you encounter an unusual Ear Worm , set out cobweb doilies in Stay for Tea, t hen meander a wing of Phantom Promises before finding what you're looking for High on a Hill .*
A contemporary yet speculative fiction/light fantasy for teens and adults of all ages. *High on a Hill contributed by Michael R. Young.
A gas station time machine, dragons and wizards, Amelia Earhart's secret, a bellhop spy, a spirited tea party, and an asphalt apocalypse are just some of the stops along the way. Gigi makes a pit stop at a millennial ghost town and brings to life a legion of strange in Gas Station Time Machine. She'll need more than fuel to escape the mayhem alive. It's the bodacious 80s in Parlor Game where Edison Jones finds himself at a party he'd rather not attend, until he stumbles upon a magical amusement! Will his ego get him in over his head? Then Rooney, a 1930s bellhop at The Plaza Hotel, is asked to carry a bag that will change his life--and the world forever--in Time Hop .Will he accept the mission? Eavesdrop on a shocking side-effect of the Roaring Twenties , hit the pavement and maneuver carefully in Asphalt Apocalypse, and heed the talk of the town in Tales from the Hive . Be brave and stand your ground when you encounter an unusual Ear Worm , set out cobweb doilies in Stay for Tea, t hen meander a wing of Phantom Promises before finding what you're looking for High on a Hill .*
A contemporary yet speculative fiction/light fantasy for teens and adults of all ages. *High on a Hill contributed by Michael R. Young.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2018
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About the author
Chele Pedersen Smith
19 books158 followersChele {Shell} is in love with love, mysteries, spirituality and time twists, and because "life's a sitcom," she is a sucker for comedies. She loves adding humor and mystery to any situation and genre.
She enjoys the wild ride of writing "off the cuff," not knowing exactly where the 'what ifs" will take her. You'll often find her nestled in the breakfast nook overlooking a woodsy Massachusetts view with her golden retriever and a mug of decaf-- if it's not waiting under the brewer for hours, forgotten as usual. Add snow and writing chocolate: Perfect!
When not immersed in imaginary characters, Chele is a pharmacy technician and college writing tutor. She loves going to movies and plays, traveling to new places, and thinks any day is Taco Tuesday.
Besides mystery and romance, she writes contemporary and speculative fiction, short stories, poems, and spiritual fiction and nonfiction.
In the works are several romantic comedies, and a sequel to Behind Frenemy Lines.
She enjoys the wild ride of writing "off the cuff," not knowing exactly where the 'what ifs" will take her. You'll often find her nestled in the breakfast nook overlooking a woodsy Massachusetts view with her golden retriever and a mug of decaf-- if it's not waiting under the brewer for hours, forgotten as usual. Add snow and writing chocolate: Perfect!
When not immersed in imaginary characters, Chele is a pharmacy technician and college writing tutor. She loves going to movies and plays, traveling to new places, and thinks any day is Taco Tuesday.
Besides mystery and romance, she writes contemporary and speculative fiction, short stories, poems, and spiritual fiction and nonfiction.
In the works are several romantic comedies, and a sequel to Behind Frenemy Lines.
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September 12, 2019
This book was a joy to read. The short stories have a magical twist to them which I enjoyed. I particularly enjoyed the second short story Parlor Game where a couple attends a party to play a magical game involving a book. I really liked the way this story used the character's love of books to sort out his own life where the parlor game was concerned. Epochracy Files was a great read. I recommend it.
April 6, 2020
Chele Pedersen Smith has dished up ten delicious and original Twilight Zone type tales, each one unique and thought provoking. Her sly humor—in both plot and word choice—kept me chuckling. The snappy dialog made me want her characters to keep talking and had me wishing I could talk like that. Through it all, Chele weaved in some important life lessons—making her book an even more satisfying read.
July 9, 2024
Nice collection n of short stories poems and essays these are contemporary light fantasy and speculative fiction A quick easy read for young and older adults This was my first book I’ve read by this author and I look forward to reading more!
October 23, 2020
I absolutely loved this so much. It was such a fun ride and I loved every single short story, especially the first two.
These short stories are so fun and creative. They all take you out of this world and leave you with such joy. I loved how well written this was and the style was so beautifully done. Each story brings you something different and unique.
Chele is so talented and did such a fantastic job with all these short stories. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!! Thank you for sending this to me and I look forward to reading more of your wonderful books!
These short stories are so fun and creative. They all take you out of this world and leave you with such joy. I loved how well written this was and the style was so beautifully done. Each story brings you something different and unique.
Chele is so talented and did such a fantastic job with all these short stories. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!! Thank you for sending this to me and I look forward to reading more of your wonderful books!
December 26, 2018
This is a fun anthology of short stories set in different era's. I liked them all, but most notably Ed's quest in a fantasy book in Parlor Game; truths told in The Museum of Lost Hearts by Michael R Young, where a lot is learned about love, past present and future; Time Hop poses an interesting theory and would make an incredible book if it's own; and Chronicle of the Century is amazing with the girls solving a century old mystery that could end up saving the planet.
September 18, 2022
Fun way to pass the time. Short stories that are creative and easy to read through in a short sitting. I'm not a short stories fan but I enjoyed Cheles adventures. I particularly likes Gas Station Time Machine. Liked the little romantic notes in it.
October 8, 2024
Multiple short stories filling the pages with imagination. Time Travel, Poetry, Fantasy and thought provoking shorts that all can identify with. A quick read. Standout characters and World Building taken to new levels. Highly Recommended.
October 11, 2024
The Epochracy Files
Interesting book with quirky tales. It's a fast read and the tales are reminiscent of Twilight Zone. Science fiction readers will appreciate these out of this world stories.
Interesting book with quirky tales. It's a fast read and the tales are reminiscent of Twilight Zone. Science fiction readers will appreciate these out of this world stories.
November 27, 2018
A nice collection of short stories that take you hopping thru time and dimensions. The author did a good job of pulling you into the different eras and settings.
April 2, 2021
Cut through the red tape of time travel with The Epochracy Files! Quirky quests....Eclectic eras...where will the time twists take you next? With an edge of the Twilight Zone, ten tales tweak the realms of time and place.
Since I wrote the book, of course I think it is pretty good, but there is even a story contributed by fellow writing friend, Michael R. Young called, "High on a Hill," where as a lost soul, he meanders a museum's weird wing and discovers an unexpected exhibit--and answer to life's pondering.
I spent a lot of time on each story. So much so, the futuristic time capsule mystery, "Chronicle of the Century," kept expanding and spawned into its own novella, available now with a brand new YA cover.
A "Gas Station Time Machine" landed in its place--better hope you have enough fuel to survive the legion of strange Gigi conjures when she runs out of gas! A few other pieces now stretch the pages and add to the dimensions too.
Get your time travel ticket by grabbing a copy on Amazon today!
Since I wrote the book, of course I think it is pretty good, but there is even a story contributed by fellow writing friend, Michael R. Young called, "High on a Hill," where as a lost soul, he meanders a museum's weird wing and discovers an unexpected exhibit--and answer to life's pondering.
I spent a lot of time on each story. So much so, the futuristic time capsule mystery, "Chronicle of the Century," kept expanding and spawned into its own novella, available now with a brand new YA cover.
A "Gas Station Time Machine" landed in its place--better hope you have enough fuel to survive the legion of strange Gigi conjures when she runs out of gas! A few other pieces now stretch the pages and add to the dimensions too.
Get your time travel ticket by grabbing a copy on Amazon today!
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