The Modern Huntress
**The Modern Huntress** The tigress spied her quarry in the distance through the black night air. It was far, and there were many obstacles between her and her target. There was no way she would be successful from here. She was ambitious, though. Her...
A Creation Myth
Starting a series on the world of Ocus, and where better to start than with a creation myth. This is one variation of one of the many tales as one might find in the world of Ocus regarding its origin. Like all creation myths it is complete hogwash and...
The Calendar of Ocus
The Calendar of Ocus In the centuries that followed the rise to power of the Elljian Pantheon the world was broken. Many did not trust the new gods. Wars raged between the fragmented nations of the world. Dark priests and monsters loyal to the old...
The Maryville Amazing Maize Maze
Quin walked the labyrinth that was the Maryville Amazing Maize Maze, along with two friends she had met in the walkway between the stalks. She had not seen anything of the people who had entered before her. But she really hadn't expected to. After all,...
The Owners of Livestone
Therin looked down out the window at the crowd gathered on the street. The coyote looked turned her head as the door behind her opened. "Henry, I didn't think you would make it," she wagged her tail. "Wouldn't miss it." The lop eared rabbit stepped...
There's something wrong with me
"I think there's something wrong with me. I know I shouldn't, but, please, hear me out. "You know that Jim who helped Jack and Kay and I move Kay's sofa Thursday? Well, after we were done he kind of invited us to a strip club along with a few of...
The Guests of Livestone
"That was awesome!" Lapas giggled as she stumbled down the stairs. "Let's ride it again!" Alice grinned wildly as she fell against her friend. "Oof, ha ha!" The cheetah glanced back at the Dust Devil roller coaster. "Nah, I want to ride the...
Mall Trip
Two nice teenagers held the door for Paisley as she pushed the stroller through. "Thank you," the margay said to each as she passed. Douglas stirred with a slight cry as they entered the mall. "Oh, what's the matter, dear?" Paisley cooed, but Doiglas...
The Duelists of Livestone
The leopard's hand held just above his revolver. The cat watched the vixen standing facing him; her own hand poised above the gun at her hilt. The bell struck. The leopard drew and fired. The bullet struck the vixen high in her chest. She staggered...
Searching for Mary
Joe held his paw over his eye as he pounded on the door to Blaise's apartment. Blaise answered, "Joe." "Have you seen Mary?" "She was just here." Sylvia, the ringtail's snow leopard girlfriend had a curt tone in her voice. Joe noted both of...
Into the Africa Exhibit
"Thank you," the young coyote girl said in between licks of her ice cream cone. "Thank you," her parents repeated as they turned away. Erin thaked them in turn. She sighed as they left. They had easily been her best customers of the day. The...
Whatever Gods Exist
Candy bit her lower lip as the elevator descended to the planet's surface. The opossum tapped her foot, still hoping there had been some mistake. She couldn't live with herself if there hadn't been. Her mind went back to when she'd last seen her...