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From “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: “Good night, Chief. Thank you for the company.” “Quite welcome, sir, and if I might offer some advice? Do not make the mistake of confusing Michael O’Raedy with Captain Blackheart. One is a man with faults and weaknesses, the other is an inherited legend that is supposed to know no bounds in fearlessness and ruthlessness.” Sauder watched the Chief Steward make his way along the port-size breezeway, leaving the very thoughtful …

From “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: “Beautiful,” Arietta breathed. The vegetation was a full canopy here, with towering palms, massive ferns, brilliant flowering vines, and host of other vegetation in a rainbow of colours. Shafts of sunlight danced a dappled waltz on the leaves and water. “Well,” Blackheart said, breaking the awed quiet. “It would seem we have found what we came searching for.” He led them around the edge of the pond to the door of …

From the upcoming “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: “Irondogs? What are they?” Arietta asked. “It is a mastiff-sized automaton that runs on electricity and is shaped like a hulking dog. They are made of metal, right down to leather-shredding claws. They weigh twice as much as the real animal, so if it knocks you down it can kill you just by jumping on your chest. The metal bodies are usually tough enough to ignore pistols and swords.” …

From “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: A warm breeze swept up a symphony of early summer scents that washed over them as they stepped down from the carriage. The farm house was done in a crisp white with green trim, and copper-roofed. Surrounding it was a small collection of outbuildings associated with the various needs of the farm, all done in a like colour scheme. Perhaps a dozen workers were around the place, all at various stages …

From “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: Hans fired, swiftly worked the action on the carbine and fired again. He took cover as two or three shots came back at him in return. “Got the bloody bugger, I think,” he said with a note of satisfaction. “… and no, I am not kidding. The Chief Engineer and the Captain-Gunner are both very talented women. It is quite a crew,” he chuckled. If you’re not familiar with “Six Sentence Sunday”, swing over …