Javascript/HTML Storage Options Under File Protocol (file://)

I am developing an html application that is essentially a series of pages like a book. Within this application, I would like to store several JavaScript variables across pages. Think things like pages read, bookmarks, etc. When this application is viewed over HTTP, I plan to use localStorage with fallbacks for older browsers (globalStorage, userData, etc.).

However, this completely breaks down if the files are accessed via "file://", for example if viewed off of a CD. It seems that most (if not all) localStorage solutions will not work under the file protocol. Cookies are not an option either under "file://".

Any ideas on how to persist JavaScript data across html pages when they are being viewed via "file://"?

It really only needs to be available in the current user session. I really don't want to use frames, but as of yet, I can't think of another way to accomplish this