Overworked
Daniel looked over his work for the hundredth time that day, the numbers all blurring together in front of his eyes. The big rhino sighed and rubbed his eyes, the beginnings of a head ache were making themselves known after hours of staring at the...
Forever by your side
**Forever by your Side** By Odlan Solaz * * * My hand clenches tightly around my pencil, a soft curse passing through my lips. My eyes glare at the numbers on my paper, its black lines thick with my failure. My eraser, furious and unforgiving,...
Firecracker
I looked out of the window for the tenth time that morning, searching the horizon for the tale tell shimmer of red scales that belonged to my dad. But once more, the windows showed only green hills and a curved earthy road. I let out an annoyed his, my...
Break
He stared at the stack of papers in front of him, a trembling cream paw idly toying with the corners, the rough edges prickling his skin with every pass of his thumb, the soft sound of passing pages reminding him that this was all very real, and...
Libro
Las hojas del libro se sentían suaves y frágiles bajo mis dedos, el blanco de la hoja había dado paso a un gastado amarillo mientras la tinta de las letras lucía ahora un cansado color gris. Pase las páginas con cuidado, sintiendo la tensión de la hoja...
Infiltration
I looked at myself in the mirror, snapping another lock of stray hair. The black strands fell into the sink to join their brothers in a pile. A crew cut was not something I particularly liked, but it was all part of the process and there was no room...
Cafe
We met at a cafe. Not one of those big names out there filled with sour drinks and a penchant for overcompensation. It was a small cafe, hidden in a little corner of the city. It wasn’t too famous, it wasn’t too showy either. However, it had some of...
Day 17 - Nat 20
I looked at my watch for the seventh time as I hurried down the street, the merciless metal hands mocking me for my lateness. I cursed softly to myself, pushing through the faceless early night crowd. The urging pressure of time was the only thing that...
A Night of Regrets
I watched my friend pace around the room like a caged beast. His brown fur was unkempt, wild and ragged. Lupine ears flicking a thousand times per minute, moving with every sound that came their way. His fluffy tail curling around his leg. Growls,...
Fire, Guide Me
**** **Fire, Guide Me** By Odlan Solaz _Ignited,...
Protector
You watched the doctors leave with a bitter taste in your mouth, their lack of news didn't surprise you but it was still disappointing. It had been part of your routine for close to a week and their refusal to...
Do it for Her
It all started with her smile, a bit shy and awkward, but it shone with so much innocence and wonder that I couldn't help but forgive her. Our meeting was a weird coincidence, her bike had spiraled out of control and I was unlucky enough to be in her...