Gears of Winter

A Steampunk Holiday Novella

By: Donna Burgess

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Snow. Steam. Rebellion.

Welcome to a city wrapped in snow, ruled by gears, and ready to rise.

Set against the backdrop of a frost-covered Victorian metropolis, Gears of Winter is a spellbinding steampunk novella that reimagines the timeless tale of The Nutcracker with a thrilling twist.

Clara, a bold and spirited young woman, finds herself swept into a rebellion against the tyrannical Drosselmeyer—a puppetmaster whose army of mechanical enforcers tightens its grip on the city with each ticking clock. But when she meets Nikolai, a mysterious half-mechanical soldier with secrets buried deep beneath his brass and bone, everything begins to change.

Together, they must navigate a world where snowflakes fall like sparks, and every shadow hides a gear waiting to turn. As Clara and Nikolai lead the charge for freedom, they uncover the forgotten magic—and heartbreak—that fuels Drosselmeyer's empire.

Gears of Winter blends holiday enchantment with steam-powered suspense, perfect for readers who love atmospheric fantasy, strong heroines, and dark twists on beloved classics.

If you like:

• Steampunk adventures
• Victorian rebellion and romance
• Holiday stories with bite

Then you'll fall in love with Gears of Winter—a story where every snowflake whispers revolution.