The Stolen Bacillus And Other Incidents
Victorian science fiction steampunk short stories. Hard sci-fi biological horror technological thrillers. Macabre supernatural mysteries. Mad science. Speculative fiction.

What happens when the rigid order of Victorian science meets the predatory chaos of the unknown? A stolen tube of 'bottled cholera,' a blood-sucking orchid, and a humming dynamo that demands a human sacrifice await within these pages.
In 'The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents', the boundaries of reality blur. A frantic anarchist steals what he believes is a deadly plague, triggering a high-speed Technological Thriller chase through the streets of London. Meanwhile, in a quiet hothouse, a rare orchid blooms with a lethal hunger, blending visceral Horror with the Occult & Supernatural. These Short Stories explore the 'Wellsian Novum'—the singular, terrifying leap from known physics into the realm of the impossible.
From the clinical precision of a laboratory to the ozone-heavy air of a Steampunk dynamo shed, these tales of Hard Science Fiction dissect human hubris. Whether it is the tragic technotheism of a mistreated laborer or the roguish boasts of a cynical taxidermist, each incident reveals a world where nature is an active predator. This collection remains one of the most influential Classics of the genre, proving that knowledge is a dangerous tool when wielded by the desperate.
If you are a fan of Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' or the visionary adventures of Jules Verne, you will love 'The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents'. Experience the Science Fiction masterpieces that defined an era and continue to haunt the modern imagination. Grab your copy today and step into the shadows of Victorian genius.