The Soaring Gryphon
"Hyromaq, would you please play for me?" "Of course I would, my little princess. Would you like something special?" "Would you play the windsong again?" She could hear the smile in his voice. "With pleasure." The strings came alive before her,...
Disclosure
When Oaknail had said "garage," he wasn't kidding. Just off the extended carport and its modest collection of vehicles, a small building stood, looking equally modest. From the outside, it appeared to be a large two-car garage that might be found in...
Natural Habitat Interviews 1: Lightfoot
Good evening; I'm James Lipton, and I'm privileged to bring to you five of the most interesting persons it's ever been my pleasure to interview. To begin with, I need to explain that what you're about to read concerns the discovery of a home, a house,...
Future Tense
**_Sunday Evening_** I took the carefully-boxed pie out of the van last, even though I didn't have that much else to bring in. Boyce had given me a short list of things he and Brady had wanted as a stop-gap till their next trip to the grocery. They...
On the Run
There were various aspects of her brother's life, Rosie mused, that she could take exception to. Being a skinflint wasn't one of them. After the Company visited, things had to be shifted around quite fast in order for the shipment to get through. Not...
The Second Door
Zachary Parker took in a huge breath, letting it out slowly at first, and then the rest with a wry chuckle. "What am I doing that for?" "To calm yourself, I would expect." The young Akita looked at the great crimson dragon sitting next to him....
Love is Only Love
Would express my affections and this is a gift to one of the most beloved wolves i've ever met: tristan black wolf here's the music for those who want to hear the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Precipitate
"In 500 meters," chirped the allegedly female voice, "your destination will be on the right." I could only hope so. It felt as if the clouds had blotted out the sun entirely, and the increased rain had done the rest. I wasn't sure that I'd be able to...
An Unexpected New Beginning
The black wolf, kane, said. fen chuckled at that, trying not to laugh because of the fact he didn't know or hadn't been introduced to any of the other furs that surrounded the two wolves in their own cages. "i'm fen. nice to meet and talk to you.
Ennui Go
_For Sam Hurt and the One True Hank_ "Of course, there's nothing I can do about it, Dr. Leitner, because it's just what happens to me. The world is what it is, and it's not my fault that everything is that way. I've done all I can, and I...
Letters from Interstate 90
(Postcard dated Wednesday, July 27, 2011) Dad — I want you to know I’m all right. Traveling west with someone I met. He’s human, about your age, very respectable. I’m safe, figuring things out. I’ll write as often as I can. Angelo (Postcard...
Recovery
Several minutes had passed as the three of us tried to regain our composure. Lightwing managed to eat, joking weakly that she was rarely so upset that she'd ever miss a meal. We had agreed quickly enough that we needed to keep my bomb from going off...