A Conflict of Interests
_"Sometimes I think starting a story is the hardest part." The crow tapped the pencil against his bill thoughtfully. "I have no idea how to begin my story at all." Another crow, female, stood next to him and looked at the blank notebook over his...
Helpless
Alastrine stumbled. She put out her arms but they bent easily under her weight, as she didn't have time to lock them. She hit the ground hard, twigs and sticks pushing into her bare fur like knives as she rested on the ground. The jackal pushed...
Terminal Entry
Dear Diary. You have no idea how my day was today. Of course, you don't know much of anything because you're an inanimate object. Still, even if you were alive, no matter who you were, you wouldn't know how I was feeling. It can't be put into...
Depression Manifested.
"Dude, it's perfect." Alex slowly drew the small knife from its sheath, holding it at arms length. "Look at that blade glisten. Look at me!" He put the knife in the sheath, holding it at his left hip. He pulled the knife out and held it aloft....
Book by its Cover
DANGER! Murderous criminal is on the loose! Wanted for multiple murders. Thought to be a male raccoon, of about six foot, possibly wears glasses If you have any information, please contact local officials. Posters like this were hung up...
Be mine?
Matt replayed the scene over in his head. _Hey, Sara, what's up? I know I haven't spoken to you much before now, but there's a reason for that. I think I first began to notice you when I met you. You're a raccoon, just like me. I've had a crush...