Literature
Steam and Dreams
Make me one promise, he said roughly, his voice cracking as he faded. The quaint child kneeling at his side nodded, taking his hand.
Yes, grandfather, she said softly. He pulled her head in close to his and whispered his last words.
You may have the ship, but never be like me. With that, he coughed and fell back to his bed.
Yes, grandfather. The girl stood, bowed, and walked out of the room slowly, solemnly, and informed the rest of the family of his passing.
Whispers sprang up. No one was sure of his intentions: who should inherit the house, who should take his profits, who would pay fo