The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.4
"Looks like it's good. Let's remove it," Dawn concluded, setting the scanner aside. I stared at my hands, encased in plaster, took a deep breath, and extended my consciousness. With a dull cracking sound, I tossed the uneven white fragments...
The Railroad - Empathy - 5.1
I slowly opened my eyes, staring absentmindedly at the metal frame supporting the upper bunk, and turned off the terminal’s alarm before it even rang. José and Ian had already gone ahead to prepare, leaving only me in the room. As for what...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 4 - The eyes 4.6
"Uh… is this really okay?" Tohru's voice was full of uncertainty. "Don’t worry, it’s a replica created from the original casting." I ran my fingertips across the bronze plate, tracing the path of the engraved inscription."Not like the brazen...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 4 - The eyes 4.1
I ran my fingertip over the small, constantly shifting dots on the terminal, reading the words filled with ornate imagery and hidden meanings. Some seemed to reference ancient names and figures, while others were related to plants. I thought that by...
Pale Blue Dot - Appendix
I'm delighted that the prequel short story has been successfully completed—what a fantastic journey it's been! I'd like to share some fun facts about the writing process. Hopefully, this will give you a deeper understanding of each character's design...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.9
When I returned to the room, Tadao was already back, sitting at the desk, staring at something. "Hey," I greeted him first. He glanced at me and raised a hand in response. "How did it go? I didn’t see you guys at dinner." "I suppose...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.1
Tower: Sudden changes, disasters, accidents essentially, something like that. I was floating in that empty space. Ah, I blacked out on the bed yesterday without taking the blue capsule. I scratched my head in...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - Aether
Aether: Filling the void, yet absent. “Terminal, end program.” I issued the command to the control system, and the projections around the training room flickered briefly before vanishing. The room began resetting to its...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.7
My throat was already hoarse, and I didn't even know when my tears had dried up. All I could manage was a pathetic sobbing sound as I weakly lay against the blood-stained metal table. “It should be enough. I didn't expect the little fox to...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.6
Adjusting my posture, I buried the tip of my snout into the thick fur encircling his neck. Gently nuzzling his sturdy shoulder, I realized I had grown accustomed to the warmth and softness of his touch. He patted my head a few times before...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 1 A distinctive scent - 1.2
“Species and name?” The Beagle customs officer in a blue uniform asked wearily, punctuating his exhaustion with a yawn before reaching for the coffee cup at his side. From the brown stains on his canine teeth, I could easily infer the staggering coffee...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.8
The sparking cake made me a bit uneasy. Fur is highly flammable, and I can’t help but wonder what the inventor of fireworks as celebration tools was thinking. “Private First Class Luther, time to cut the cake!” José said with a grin, handing...