Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.5
After the dinner gathering ended, Ayaan and I made an excuse to part ways with the group and wandered through the streets of the black market. "How was your first meal in the black market?" I asked Ayaan with a hint of mockery in my...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.7
The audience roared in fervor—a frenzied mob drawn by the spectacle of heavyweight brown bears engaging in no-holds-barred brawls, indulging their bloodlust in unrestrained violence. “Another KO! A perfect takedown!” The crowd's...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 66: Opposites Do Attract
Røðe Strípen was going to open tomorrow, and Octo couldn't help but feel anxious. Taking a deep breath, the panther opened his eyes and stared at the wide, calming expanse of the night sky above. The stars were twinkling, occasionally covered by the...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 63: A Proper Gift
Kevin sighed as he leant back on the car seat. This was quick, really. Despite the unease when they talked about this for the first time, he was glad to trust Octo. As difficult as the panther could be sometimes, he knew that once Octo said something,...
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...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 56: Everything’s Gonna Be Okay
“And you know what? They gave me one more week of pay as a bonus!" “They should be. Actually, I think they should've given you more." “They did give me a voucher for three nights for the hotel but I don't know, it's good enough, I guess?" Octo leant...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 64: Let Us Start Again
Kevin had always been very cute when he was enthusiastic. “Come on, you grandpa. The sale is gonna end soon!" The wolf looked back at him, smiling wide and tail wagging. The mall in front of them looked lively, as usual on a weekend night. Octo just...
Beyond The Walls Chapter 6: The Days End
“Silver... this is really mild. What are you talking about?" Alduin tilted her head, confused, watching Silver who was now panting heavily, her face flushed and her expression knitted with confusion. “Wh- what do you mean mild?! I'm dying over here!...
The Leaves of Fall: Epilogue
# Epilogue * * * \>You are Anonymous \>Warm air \>Blue skies of May \>Sunshine and the promise of summer \>Idle chatter and the nameless sounds of classic rock swell into a noisy current that sucks you down into its depths \>You're sitting...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.2
I held Haru's small, pure white body tightly in my arms. One of the things I loved about her was the sound of her incredibly loud heartbeat. She once mentioned that small animals' bodies involuntarily sway with the rhythm of their own...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 57: Unmarked Grave
“Alright, that's all for today. Thanks, guys! Please be here tomorrow at 9 like today." Kevin gave a deep sigh and stood up. Another day at work done, he thought to himself. He smiled and gave fist bumps to some of his workmates, some stayed to ask...
The Leaves of Fall Act 1: Co-Conspirators (Part 1)
# Act 1: Co-Conspirators * * * \>"Hey Anon, are you coming to the Spooktober Fest?" \>The flyer is practically shoved in your face by Gloria, who doesn't leave people alone until she gets an answer \>You look it over, glancing back and...