The She-Wolf that Followed me Home
Why the hell didn't I bring rope? I'd lived out here for a few months now, and I still hadn't thought to put a bit of rope in my hiking bag. ...
After Hours
"Mike," you say. The receptionist smiles. "No way, that's my name too! I prefer 'Mikey,' but close enough." You sigh. You're not in the mood for small talk. The...
Onyx in the Dunes
**Onyx in the Dunes** _Part 1: Discovery_ \>Be (You), an archaeology student in Egypt \>Got lucky with some grant money, and got a spot on an excavation in the Valley of Kings \>Working on your unit one day, when you suddenly fall through...
An Unexpected Interview
"Jennifer Sterling?" The fox-woman looked up from her phone at the rough voice; a german shepherd in uniform was standing at the front desk. "Yes, that's me," the fox said. "I assume...
Tiger Appreciation Day
Vanessa sighed as she pulled into the employee parking lot; James' ancient Corolla was still there. She'd told him to take last night off, but he kept avoiding the words 'I will.' The tigress pulled her own vehicle to a stop in the...
Spider Slayer
 The early morning air was cool as Vanessa Corsana parked in the vendor lot of the Anthrodale Mall. It was...
Game-bear Girl
"Alright, this is it. 125 Hanson Drive." You're a little nervous as the car pulls to a stop. The wolf in the driver's seat -- Cecilia -- has been nice enough, but being cooped up next to her for hours has taken its toll....
A Chance Connection
"You good to hold down the fort, Anne?" You sigh. You hate when he calls you that. "Yeah, boss." Ron zips up his jacket and shuffles towards the back room. ...
An Unexpected Proposal
You climb the steps up onto the unfortunately familiar porch of the unfortunately familiar house. The neighborhood itself is okay, and the outside is perfectly well kept. It's the anthro women waiting inside that bother you. And the fact...
Emerald On the River
_Part 1: Discovery_ \>Be (You). \>Amateur archaeology student turned globetrotting adventurer. \>Or maybe 'ordinary man turned personal servant to a long-lost goddess.' \>Both, really. \>Getting the _Abraham_ up the Indus River was...
Settling In
You take a breath of the springtime air; you smell pines and water. You can't quite see the waterfront from here, but the forest takes up most of the horizon. If the small house was a little older, it could be on a 'small-town Europe'...
Building Bridges
You groan. Your closet has never been so intimidating. You check your phone again, pulling up your conversation with Joanne. "Just dress casual! :)" she said when finalizing the date. It's been so long since you've...