Chasing the Sun - Chapter 24: Out the Ashenstones
Talking with Richard, Octo found out, was surprisingly quite enjoyable. As the panther put his cup down, he watched as Richard ordered his men through the phone. The hyena was nothing fancy; if anything, he was blunt and a bit offensive at times....
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 23: A Gentle Touch
"Please, I'll pay 900 silvor!" Taken aback, Kevin's ears and tail shot up straight. He stared at the tiger in front of him in disbelief. The tiger, Gruffydd, was holding his hand and looking up at him with those pleading pantherine eyes. His voice was...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 28: Breathlessness
Richard stood on the roof of a building, overlooking the city below. Here, the summer sun felt welcoming, the silence comforting, and the loneliness safe. The hyena closed his eyes and inhaled the sweet scent of solitude, basking in the sunlight with...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 27: Summer Holiday
"So, what's the sleeping plan?" Octo put his plate down and looked up. They were in the villa living room, watching the television whilst having dinner. He was quite tired after that drive, and thankfully Max was willing to help him cook some dinner...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 32: Steps Not Wide Enough
"Eh, you ever wondered how Tom and Max get along so well?" In front of him, Vilkas looked at him strangely. The husky then put his drink down and asked him, "Seriously, what's up with you and sudden deep questions?" Kevin only shrugged before...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 23: Summer Holiday, Part 2
The sun had set. The group traversed the crowd as they walked down the stairs towards the second level. There were more booths there, some food, others merchandise and games. All around him, there were colourful booths, twinkling lamps, and lots and...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 22: Summer Holiday, Part 1
"We're here!" Tom looked over the crowded festival entrance. Due to the summer festival, there were a lot more people here in the city park. Colours upon colours of furs and scalies were everywhere and Tom could only imagine how many people were...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 25: Hot Chocolate
Octo sipped the hot chocolate in front of him quietly. He gazed over the street, people were walking and chatting with each other. The weather was cloudy and the temperature was not too hot, not too cold. What a nice early autumn day. He leant into...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 24: Fighting Own Battles
It was a special day for them. Tom was up even before his alarm went. He almost threw his bag as he went inside the backstage. Today was sure to be the most challenging day in his life. He was going to present his paper in a national conference, and...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 27: Wolf's Day Out
The day was kind of miserable, but it was an ideal condition for him. The sky was cloudy, making it a perfect time to go out and enjoy the city without the blazing sun. The chilly autumn breeze was there, but nothing his fur couldn't...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 26: Of Old and New Acquaintances
Tom sat down at his desk and leant on it. He glanced at the clock; lunchtime was just around the corner, yet every second felt like forever. Usually, he went home when people were having a lunch break. As per his internship agreement said, he only...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 49: Road Untravelled
Did... did all of that really happen? Max lay on his bed, staring at the ceilings. So, Tom asked him out. It was somewhat like Lucas, but he'd only known Lucas for maybe two months before the coyote asked him out. Tom, though, he'd known the wolf for...