Stories From Elton High | Chapter 29
Arden rounds the corner, followed closely by Sam. Words die in his muzzle as he sees me. He freezes up again, but not before I do. All my plans to speak to him evaporate. What could I possibly say that will make up for what I've done? What could ever...
The Mystic Sands | Chapter 1
**Part I: The Find of a Lifetime** "Sold!" The auctioneer banged his gavel twice, casting the audience with a pleasant vulpine smile that showed just enough of his perfectly-straight teeth to imply a wealthy breeding. "For six-hundred Pounds to the...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 17
"My name is Arden." He had to hold on to the podium to keep his paws from shaking. "A little while back, I was presented with the opportunity to write an essay. I took it without looking into it much. All I heard then was 'Winner gets a fifty-thousand...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 13
"Mom, I'm home!" Arden walked in and slammed the front door. There was no response. He went into the kitchen, half-expecting to see his mother cooking dinner; the kitchen was empty. Just as worry was beginning to set in, his cell phone rang. The...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 12
**~FALL~** Mornings, something Arden really didn't have to deal with during the summer, were now back with a vengeance. His alarm clock went off at six; the young otter hit snooze with his paw and moved his other paw around the bed, searching for...
Streets of His City | Chapter 1
**"N** atier! Thank goodness you're safe!" King Rasdill ran up to his son and wrapped his arms around the young fox. Natier returned the hug, relieved to finally be home. He rested his head against his father's chest, more from being dead-tired than...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 14
Mark wasn't waiting for him when he got home, so Arden decided to spend the free time researching topics for his essay. His fist thought was to just go with Wilde; the author's brilliance was severely underestimated during his lifetime; perhaps with...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 18
"Hello?" Mr. Halinen finally picked up the phone. "Dad." Arden did his best not to emulate Sam's current emotional state. "Can you come get me from practice?" He said each word slowly, trying to remember what being calm felt like. "I'm sorry, Son;...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 19
"Hey guys, can we take just one or two minutes of your time?" Arden was the first one to make it to the small group. "A student was beaten up a few days ago for being gay; we're just trying to spread awareness." "Just ignore them, Ab," the puma...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 26
I'm not sure who's more surprised at this point, Sam or me. He stares at me for a while longer before starting class. "Okay, everyone get in the water." I keep waiting for him to approach me or pull me aside, but he doesn't. He assigns us some simple...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 27
I don't get a chance to rebut because at this point, he takes a step back and tackles me bodily to the ground. Sam's very strong for an otter; that, combined with my total unpreparedness, brings me down to the ground hard. My head slams back against...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 22
Even the distant sound of the late bell failed to put Arden on the move. He would have to face Mark eventually; but what could he possibly tell him? If the wolf was as brainwashed as Chris said he was, would he even believe a word of Arden's...