Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.9
Solar prominences erupted, sending searing torrents of plasma into space, churning and roiling with relentless grandeur. “Hey, focus!” The voice of Richter came through the speaker next to my visor, yanking me out of the breathtaking sight as...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 2 World- 2.2
"…So, the War of Succession for the Grand Duchy of Australia ultimately saw the Maned Wolf House emerge victorious." This marked the first and, so far, only time in history that a non-pedigree dog family acquired a grand duchy-level feudal...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.2
Bacon and eggs, cheese sausages, and honey toast. I must be dead, and Rationalism has forgiven me—heaven does exist. "You know, being able to stuff all sorts of bizarre things into your mouth and swallow them is not mutually exclusive with...
The Railroad - Accident - 3.2
Ian, José, and Luther followed the Praetorian Guards out through the same exit. The other guards closed the doors behind them after they had passed and tapped a few times on the panel. Luther remained in his sluggish state, as if completely unaware...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 3 Hermit - 3.3
"Truly... fascinating!" As my vision and hearing gradually returned, I thought I heard the otter’s voice. "I’d say it’s terrifying," the fox’s blurry figure became clearer as she seemed to be trying to pull the otter away from the remnants of...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 7 Lovers - 7.3
The seemingly endless corridor was lined with numerous paintings of varying themes and techniques, created by the Academy's various art and cultural societies. However, it was said that some of these paintings were not paintings at all but...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.3
"Hey!" The red-jerseyed wolfhound caught the ball intended for me with his hands, took a couple of steps, and then kicked it away. "Isn't that against the rules?" I asked Nighteye, feeling a bit annoyed. "Well, you really should...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 7 Lovers - 7.13
In the dim corridor, Piqsirpoq and I moved swiftly and silently, careful not to draw the attention of anything lurking in the darkness. “Have you noticed we’ve passed this spot three times already?” my brother grumbled in a low voice as I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.5
“...The full genomic sequencing results for all animals were analyzed and published last year. Some of the findings are truly thought-provoking…” The ferret instructor switched slides as she spoke in the general biology class. “First, the ‘Out...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.2
" That's insane!" Tadao exclaimed, staring at my cast-covered hands in disbelief as he popped a bundle of clover wrapped in seaweed into his mouth. "Considering I've heard of similar cases, I'm not too surprised. Breaking one's dependency on...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.4
"Looks like it's good. Let's remove it," Dawn concluded, setting the scanner aside. I stared at my hands, encased in plaster, took a deep breath, and extended my consciousness. With a dull cracking sound, I tossed the uneven white fragments...
The Railroad - Empathy - 5.1
I slowly opened my eyes, staring absentmindedly at the metal frame supporting the upper bunk, and turned off the terminal’s alarm before it even rang. José and Ian had already gone ahead to prepare, leaving only me in the room. As for what...