Stale, but free, Ice (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The morning's spattering of light was splayed out across the parking lot and desert beyond, as Jake sat on the bed of the motel room to watch out through the open window. The dragon was still sore from the previous day's drive, and the coffee he'd...
Confidence in Night (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The Synth's facial display, with little fanfare, toggled from entirely blank to single points of light for each eye as she woke up in the middle of the night. The faintest pinpricks of expression glowing out into her otherwise empty quarters from...
Pop (Otherwise Untitled)
~ In the rumbling din of the theater, the squirrel first noticed when her popcorn seemed damp. After a pause in the action, when the characters tumbled into a well lit room to express their feelings and goals to each other, she looked down to find a...
Mornings in the Dark (Otherwise Untitled)
~ Frank rolled over with a groan. The ceiling was a soft blue-ish glow, and he could faintly make out the shadows cast in moonlight on his far wall. The otter looked to the clock. One in the morning. He resumed staring into the featureless sea of dimly...
Cold Rumble (Otherwise Untitled)
The badger's confidence in his own motorcycle husbandry skills melted a bit more with each shuddering cough of the engine and prickle of the blizzard seeping into his gloves.
Corgi being Productive (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The corgi squirmed uncomfortably in his seat. The plastic molded furniture was not an improvement to his overall comfort, especially combined with the soft rumble of the machines that surrounded him. He never felt quite at ease amongst machines, and...
Never Retired at the Bar (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The coyote shuffled towards the bar with an expression of anxiety, the drab waiter's apron stained with more spilled drinks and dropped sauces than could be seen in the pale night's glow. "Hey, Chere, there's some drifter out front." The old dragon...
Re-entry (Otherwise Untitled)
The basilisk's gaze turned to the planet below as the last remnants of her suit abraded into atmosphere; her recollection of the approaching coastline's pizza was fond, and she hoped the lack of pants wouldn't interfere with buying a slice.
Tumble of Words (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The small consultation office was complicated with various medical sundries and instruments, along with informational posters adorning each wall in turn. ~ "Know Your Patient Rights!", proclaimed red letters above what looked to be towers of fine...
Snow and Gas (Otherwise Untitled)
With the wisps of Winter a flurry about the outside of the car under the night-time lights of the gas station, Jake remained a curled up bundle of dragon and blanket in the passenger seat. The heater and fan of the car grumbled along helpfully as the...
Wheels and Papers (Otherwise Untitled)
~ At the sound of the bell and whistle, the fox groaned audibly. Looking up from her book to the subway car around her, fellow passenger's expressions generally matched her feelings. She tucked her book into her satchel while the car rattled into the...
Ad Hoc Vocabulary (Otherwise Untitled)
~ The edges of the badger's lips curled with surprise as the sandwich slipped from amongst his fingers. Deft hands sprung to action, giving chase while a profane exclamation began to solidify deep in his gut just below his diaphram. It was as the...