Chasing the Sun - Chapter 46: A Brother’s Promise
Mom had seizures again. Those words kept haunting him ever since he went home from his job-hunting. Since the day before yesterday, he had been by his mother's side, watching over her, keeping her safe. Shaun had work, but when he was off-shift, he...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 41: The Lone Lamp
"Haaah!" Lucas stretched his body. Sitting in a chair all day felt really tiring. Somehow, he missed the green field, the classes, even the homework. He had been sitting all day in the office and now he had to sit again in the metro. Not that he was...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 41: One More Night
The night felt cold, even more so than usual. Kevin stared at the ceilings, at that hole he always promised to fix when he had the money. It was late in the night; the clock showed that it was 23.45. No matter how much he shifted around on the bed, he...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 47: Battle Symphony
"T-Tom?" As he stared at the grey wolf, Red Wolf, in front of him, Octo could only freeze in shock. Tom looked like he just fought an army; there were several slashes on his clothes and body, his muzzle looked bloody, and most disturbing of all, he...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 10: Final Term Examination
Tom sat on the closest seat available, finally allowing himself to breathe. His tongue lolled out, tired after running as fast as he could from the canteen. "Ah, _loup_, thanks for waiting up for me." Next to him, Martin did the same. "I owe you lots...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 15: Light Rain
"That's all for today." Tom said. Everyone let out a collective sigh. Kevin sagged against the wall, his tongue lolling out. He almost dropped the script he was holding as he went back inside the classroom. Pulling an empty chair, he sat down, glad...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 45: Hollow Spring
There he was, lying in his almost dead-like slumber. Sitting on a chair next to the berth, Max watched Tom like a guardian. He had been there all day and the night before. The sun was setting again, but he had no intention to leave the room. Tom...
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...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 31: Not a Graduation Party
All things considered, this wasn't really a graduation party. Martin drank his juice and looked over the living room. Andy's house was even more crowded tonight. He was throwing a party celebrating their graduation, but not his own. All the attendees...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 54: A Pile of Snow
Kevin was pleasantly surprised that Joseph turned out to be one of the project supervisors. This was the third project he got, and he must say, he was satisfied. The work was manual and demanding, and on some days, he slept on a pile of tarps behind...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 61: Healing Scars
Kevin woke up with a groan, his body all sore and his head dizzy. He blindly reached out for his phone to turn his alarm off, almost falling from the bed. Sitting up, the wolf gripped his head and looked around, his nose smelling the strange but...
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...