The Mechanical Maestro: A Tale of Clockwork Wonders

By Naila Hina

The Mechanical Maestro: A Tale Of Clockwork Wonders

Engr Dr Naila Hina

 

Science fiction in classical styles of stories and poetry. 

 

The Sahara, an eternal oasis, the pearls of Daccen, etc.

These wonderful stories will remind you of Shakespearean era and Maupassant to the Celestial Voyagers and galactic Chronicles... A must read. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Engineer Naila Hina
• Release date: Aug 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223123460

Book preview

Ode to the Celestial Voyager

Lo! To the depths of space I shall ascend,

A celestial voyager, my heart unbend,

On wings of stardust, I traverse the night,

In search of secrets hidden from men’s sight.

OH, HOW I YEARN TO touch the distant stars,

Where cosmic realms hide their eternal scars,

The mysteries of galaxies unknown,

Are whispered in the stellar winds, I’m shown.

FROM NEBULOUS CLOUDS to planets untamed,

I witness wonders that can’t be named,

In awe I stand before celestial art,

Where comets dance and black holes tear apart.

THROUGH INTERSTELLAR vastness, I explore,

With eyes wide open, my spirit does soar,

To witness supernovas blaze and die,

Their light illuminating the darkest sky.

OH, WHAT A PRIVILEGE, to be but dust,

In the grand symphony of cosmos, just,

To feel the rhythm of the universe’s song,

And in its timeless melody, belong.

FOR IN THIS BOUNDLESS expanse, I find,

A truth that echoes in the depths of mind,

That in our smallness, we are not alone,

Connected by the universe we’ve known.

SO LET ME JOURNEY, seeker of the stars,

Embrace the cosmos, free from earthly bars,

And in the majesty of space, I find,

Eternity’s embrace, in realms unconfined.

The Tale of the Sahara: The Eternal Oasis

Chapter 1: The Mysterious Visitors

THE SCORCHING SUN SHONE relentlessly on the vast dunes of the Sahara. In a small Berber village near the Algerian border, Ahmed, a young nomad, leads his camel through a sandy area. His eyes squinted against the blinding glare, searching for any sign of life.

AHMED'S VILLAGE WAS known for stories of ancient spirits and unearthly creatures that roamed the vast desert. Many dismissed these stories as mere folklore, but Ahmad always believed there was more to the Sahara than met the eye.

AS AHMED APPROACHED the village, his heart began to pound. A bright light flickered in the distance.

INTRIGUED, HE QUICKENED his pace, leading his camel towards the source. As he approached, he saw a group of men huddled together, their clothes reflecting the vibrant colors of the desert.

WHO ARE YOU? AHMED