Chapter Five
Before Taiyra opened her eyes, she knew the cave was empty. Sleep melted away like frost in the gaze of the sun and she stretched herself out with a yawn. After a moment to gather herself, the doe sat up and turned her head to look at the place where...
Chapter Eight
Matna woke with a gasp, pursued by her nightmares. Frantically, she clawed at the air until the images melted away. If she expected comfort, she found none as she looked around the unfamiliar room. Except for the mattress she was laying on and a messy...
Zombiology - Grizzly Bear
The grizzly bear blinked sleepily as he ambled lazily from his den. Large jaws opened wide in a leisurely yawn, exposing rows of finger-long teeth. Small dark eyes blinked in the morning sunlight, already shining brightly despite the hour. The bear...
Glossary/Author's Note
**Bruha** - (pronounced Broo-ah) Adult female ork **Brun** - (pronounced broon) Adult male ork **Calf** - A tarous that is not yet an adult of either gender. **Dredey** - A large desert dwelling mammal, the dreydey resembles a horse with longer...
Zombiology - Orca
The orca was craving seal as he swam towards shore. He could remember well the days of plenty, when the ocean was teeming with good things to eat. Seals and sea lions, fish, seabird chicks, even dolphins and whale calves. Since the land dwellers had...
Chapter Three
A strong wind blew sand across the parched landscape, covering the tracks of the two riders as soon as they were made. The two figures pulled their cloaks tighter about themselves and huddled close to their mounts, trying not to be blown off in the...
Zombiology - Horse
The mare snorted a warning at the advancing figures, her head lowered toward the ground. She pawed at the ground and gave one more warning that went unheeded. Being a beast of prey, she would much rather flee than face the shambling corpses that...
Zombiology - Crows
The living corpse took a slow step forward, its half-rotten body bent nearly double under the weight of the burden it carried. On every possible perch clung large feathered bundles. Some tucked their heads beneath nightshaded wings while others kept...
Mourning The Sun
A bright summer sun shone high in an azure sky, warming the small village and it's cheerful inhabitants. Light breezes played among the fields of long grass, making them appear to dance with joy at experiencing such a day. The sweet songs of amorous...
Chapter Eight
In the darkness she could hear the cheering and the jeering, although it was muffled through the thick cloth of the hood. Large hands held tightly to her forearms and her wrists were secured behind her back. More heavy rope coiled about her ankles to...
Zombiology - Sand Crab
The little crab skittered out of its hole, seeking its daily nourishment. It did not see the zombie idling nearby. Spotting movement, the undead walker came awake and reached down to pluck the tiny creature from the ground. It's nerveless fingers felt...
Zombiology - Rhinoceros
The zombie squirmed in an attempt to get into a better position with which to attack its prey. It let out a hungry moan and opened its mouth wide before attempting to take a large bite. It grasped a chunk of skin in its teeth and shook its head back...