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Who is Icy Sedgwick?
Icy is a folklore blogger and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast. She is based in the north east of England, where she was born and raised amid the folk tales and legends of Tyneside and Northumberland. Icy is fascinated by history, cinema, art, and the occult, and griffins will always be her favourite mythical beast. She also writes dark fantasy novellas, Gothic short stories and the occasional weird Western, and she holds a PhD in Film Studies!
Heyyyyyy, any fool can adjust the calendar!
I like the concept… clockwork mages who can bend time? Cool. I just wonder how he’s going to make a pair of shoes that tiny.
I fear for what kind of shoes he’s going to be tasked with making.
I love Underground City, and very excited to read another. Wonderful atmosphere, great descriptions, and this story is excellent. I like how the month isn’t revealed; a little extra mystery and fits atmosphere. High price comes with great magic.
Thanks, Icy, you made my day.
Bravo! This is absolutely fantastic Icy, one of your best. The atmosphere is nearly palpable. Outstanding work!
Cool concept and absolutely terrific atmosphere.
Wow, I actually liked the novelty of his motivations in visiting. Rather than loan sharks, he went to time sharks and asked to be able to earn a better dowry. That fella deserves a better rate.
Ooo-er, it would seem his two extra weeks have already gone.
I hope he’s a good shoemaker! Loved the atmosphere you created in this. ^_^
That was incredible! Loved the world, characters, plot… everything! Like a dark fairy tale!
These Underground City stories are great! I get the feeling the making of the Countess’s shoes is going to be extraordinarily challenging….