What the Maid Saw
I made my own way out of the formal living room, past another uniform in the hallway. I nodded at the large Shep, a fellow older than Parsons, one who also had a far greater sense of decorum (if that's the phrase I was looking for). He nodded in...
Lattes and Legends
The coffeehouse — or, as its clientele often referred it, the coffee-home — opened a little later and closed a lot earlier on Sundays. There was some talk of closing it entirely on “the day of rest,” but there was no better place to rest than here, and...
Identity Theft, Part 2
I can only assume that my face made a response that matched the horror-filled disbelief that filled my mind. My hesitation gave Hunter time to raise a placating forepaw and offer an explanation. “We’re asking you to do what our deep-cover agents do....
Chapter 2: Maneki Neko
Quote: Have you ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin? Maybe there's a reason... I've been accused of being the sort of guy who "doesn't get out much." That's probably more true than even I'd like to admit, but I counter the argument with good...
First Journey: The Black Wolf and The Golden Retriever - Prologue
#2 of iridescent a black wolf and a golden retriever met at an empty crossroad. shrouded in the fog of mystery, their journey began there.
Chapter 17: Sign of the Dark
Most of the aching night was spent observing the enemy as they rested up from a conflict with the Forgotten, an event that thinned out the foxes numbers from 12 to roughly six or seven, give or take. Private Shelley suggested to Stone that they do a...
Seekers: Chapter Six: The Great Hunt
Location: New Vega, South-East Section, Abandoned Rover Factory. Time: 14:20pm. Year: 2180, March 7th. There were eight people in the room; me, Elise, four Red Foxes, one Red Dragon, and a short but bulky diving suit. We all stood on separate sides...
The Firm Law
I'd like to have lingered over the tea; instant or not, it was warm, as was the kitchen, and the company was good. I learned that other required services to the McMansion were provided by independent contractors. No big snows for the past few weeks or...
Natural Habitat Interviews 3: Sheila
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,...
Jumping Mouse, Part 3
It took four days for it all to happen. During that time, Madame Roma (who had us call her Katarina when we were in private) took some time, twice a day, to send our message to Wally. Lillian had graciously allowed her to keep the rose quartz pendant...
The Walk from Darkness to Light: Part 2
What is a Canius? Guardens Now let me first start out by saying that the Guardens are the greatest of the Canius people, and this is due to a verity of reasons. They are, to start off with, the first of the Canius to be created. They are also the...
Natural Habitat Interviews 4: Caedmon
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,...