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Secrets, skyships, and second chances—discover the adventure on the Hawaiian Sun.

In 1937, Fredrick Rudolf, a steward aboard the LZ 129 Hindenburg, planned to escape the German Reich with his boyfriend upon arriving in New Jersey. However, disaster struck, and as a fireball rushed towards him, Fredrick found himself transported to an alternate reality standing and waiting at the Moffett Field Airship Terminal in San Jose, California, in 2025.

In 2025, Leo Asher awaits his new butler, Fredrick Rudolf, at the Moffett Field Light Rail station. As the Concierge/Trainer for the Hawaiian Sun, one of the eleven zeppelins of the United AirShips Family, Leo is eager to finish his preparations for the eighth annual Queer Cruise. Despite a rocky start, Fredrick and Leo quickly hit it off.

As Leo gets Fredrick acclimated to the Hawaiian Sun and prepares for two hundred guests from the Queer Community, both men grapple with secrets that could impact not just their lives, but those on the cruise. With Fredrick's mysterious arrival and Leo's concealed medical condition, they must navigate their pasts to carve out a new future.

Will they each find love in the skies over the Pacific Ocean?

Join the adventure aboard the Hawaiian Sun, where luxury and elegance go on holiday.

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Octocon 2025 - The National Irish Science Fiction Convention

Octocon 2025 - The National Irish Science Fiction Convention

Villains can be mere one-dimensional plot devices, something for our hero to punch. They can also be representative of wider societal issues, the ordinary evil that affects us every day, or a mistake we could all make. We can hate them or we can see ourselves in them, but is villainy largely a matter of perspective, with more shades of grey that we want to recognise? What is the line between antagonist and villain?

Anime has quietly influenced many Western creators, whether it’s Inception or Neuromancer. Sometimes it’s out in the open, like The Animatrix, but not always. Carrying on with a tradition that goes back to at least Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns, some creators are a little less than honest about their influences… or plagiarism.

Do you love Halloween and a good scary story? You're in for a treat!
Join us for the Spooky Book Faire with live scary readings, games, door prizes, and refreshments.

Do you love Halloween and a good scary story? You're in for a treat!
Join us for the Spooky Book Faire with live scary readings, games, door prizes, and refreshments.
 
Spooky Book Faire - LibCal - San Mateo Public Library 

Do you love Halloween and a good scary story? You're in for a treat!
Join us for the Spooky Book Faire with live scary readings, games, door prizes, and refreshments.
 
Spooky Book Faire - LibCal - San Mateo Public Library 

Octocon 2025 - The National Irish Science Fiction Convention

Interest in horror stories is on the rise again, but what are readers and viewers looking for in horror, and does their experience change depending on their choice of medium? Do people just want the grit and tension of horror without the fear factor? How can creators stay true to the conventions of the genre and expectations of existing fans without scaring (off) the new audience too much?

To protect your intellectual property rights, you need to understand the essentials of publishing contracts, from grants of rights to termination clauses and severability. Be not afeared! The language of legal contracts only seems daunting: remember, words are your superpower! This introductory workshop, with plenty of time for Q&A, will give you the confidence to evaluate, discuss, and negotiate contract terms.

(Disclaimer: No part of this session should be construed as legal advice. It is designed to be informative and will include information on how to connect with resources that provide specific legal advice.)

The 4th annual Pride In The Park will include main stage performances, community, vendors, resources, kids zone, food trucks and more! This is a FREE outdoor event for all ages. Pride in the Park is an inclusive and safe space for people of all orientations, expressions, identities, races, ethnicities, abilities and bodies!

Our theme for 2025 takes advantage of the upcoming Halloween season. Gaslight Fantasy is Steampunk’s more magically-inclined cousin. It’s a subgenre of Historical Fantasy with a setting that is clearly recognizable as the real-world 19th or very early 20th century. It may be a full-on Alternate History where magic exists openly and has affected the course of events or combined with traditional steampunk alternate developments in technology. Gaslight Fantasy often draws on gothic horror tropes, so grab your cape, fangs, occult symbols, fae wings, and dancing shoes!

Our theme for 2025 takes advantage of the upcoming Halloween season. Gaslight Fantasy is Steampunk’s more magically-inclined cousin. It’s a subgenre of Historical Fantasy with a setting that is clearly recognizable as the real-world 19th or very early 20th century. It may be a full-on Alternate History where magic exists openly and has affected the course of events or combined with traditional steampunk alternate developments in technology. Gaslight Fantasy often draws on gothic horror tropes, so grab your cape, fangs, occult symbols, fae wings, and dancing shoes!

Our theme for 2025 takes advantage of the upcoming Halloween season. Gaslight Fantasy is Steampunk’s more magically-inclined cousin. It’s a subgenre of Historical Fantasy with a setting that is clearly recognizable as the real-world 19th or very early 20th century. It may be a full-on Alternate History where magic exists openly and has affected the course of events or combined with traditional steampunk alternate developments in technology. Gaslight Fantasy often draws on gothic horror tropes, so grab your cape, fangs, occult symbols, fae wings, and dancing shoes!