Aurora Borealis, chapter two
"Ahh" Rose opened her eyes very slowly, blinked several times to focus on her surroundings. I sighed in relief. It had been about three hours since she had passed out. After we had driven out of the mall I didn't know what to do with her, she was...
Stalker (Finale)
Stalker (pt.5) “So, how long have you two known each other?” I asked. It was late at night. We were still camped at the university, and were taking cover in Methuselah's office. The fire in the barrel roared. The German officer was seated across...
Easter in Devout America
Easter is considered a sacred time in Devout America. Celebrated as a festival dedicating the resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, this holiday is considered one of the least changed since 1997. This does not mean attempts have been made, similar...
DEFCON - And so it begins
I awoke from my dream, only to be thrown into the cold, dark reality of the way the world was now. It's been years since I've seen the sun. I can't tell you what day it is, or even what year it is for that matter. Since the bombs fell, the only...
Valentine's Day in Devout America
Valentine's Day started off as a Christian feast day honoring the historical figure Saint Valentine, which then gradually transformed into a celebration of romance and love over time. This was no different in Old America, but with the rise of the...
Salvation
I don't usually like to write short stories or "one chapter plots", but seeing that there is a contest and all I thought why not. So here is my entry for SciFi-Summer. Enjoy! ** ** **Salvation** written by Phenrir _Nothing can last forever. Even...
Spook
Jason's RadSuit made him look demonic. Granted, everyone who wore a RadSuit looked demonic. But Jason especially. His vibrant blue feathers were now covered by a deep black metal. His wings now looked like a collection of knives. His beak now ended...
Alcatraz Ch. XXIII-Thanatopsis
The underside of a bridge, no light but the moon. In the daytime, this was a popular spot for skaters and the like. Night, the occasional gang shooting. "You look a little young to be doing this." "Money's money." The lizard he'd been recommended...
Memorial Day in Devout America
Memorial Day, or more colloquially known as Memorial Weekend, is a federal holiday dating back to the Old American era, as a day for mourning the country's military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces. It is typically observed on...
Spring Break in Devout America
Spring break is considered a sacred time for kids and teenagers throughout the Devout States of America. One to two weeks of sabbatical for those in school, allowing cubs and teenaged furs the opportunity to spend time with their families, especially...
Akko's Hypnovember Day 28 - Hivemind
Neon lights reflect off of the puddles of rain, giving the street a familiar atmosphere. While it may be cloudy yet dry right now, Ryan knows the rain will be back sooner than later, as it always does. The smell of petrichor still hangs in the air, and...
An End of an Era
What happened to us? We were extinguished. Like a cold breath of air against a flickering flame, or the sun beaming down its withering heat on a chunk of ice, or a granule of sand taken by the dark and expansive and terrifying sea. A single moment of...