The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 1
"You need a bodyguard," Osaze said, folding his hands on the lunchroom table. "He's right," Sampson said in between bites of his pizza slice. "Do either of you want the job?" Larry asked, poking a claw tip at his fish filet sandwich. "Being your...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 4, Part 3
"We'll be back in a half hour," Daniel said. "I'll make sure our house wrecking son behaves himself." Larry got out of the van and followed his mother inside one of the offices. The waiting room was spartan; the walls a cream color with pictures of...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 2
After Larry received permission to stay at Plato's house for dinner, he and Plato retreated to the dining room, spending a half hour on Plato's homework. One set of problems gave the minotaur more difficulty than the others. "I just can't figure out...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 1
That Friday after school Larry rode with Plato to his home. The minotaur drove a white station wagon which had to be older than both of them combined, but the interior was pristine. It even had a stereo which allowed a connection to an MP3 player, and...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 2
"Oh, really?" said Sampson, smirking. "Which team is it?" "He's going to say basketball," Larry said. Osaze nodded. "The shrimpy one is correct." A sly grin began to form on his long, slender muzzle. "We basketball players are a...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 6, Part 1
With Saturday came another soccer game, and another victory for Larry and the rest of his team. "You kids are going to empty out my bank account with all these wins," said Larry's father. "Now who's hungry for some pizza?" The answer which roared out...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 3
"You let him go first, Courtland," a soft voice replied. Once free of the foo dog's claws, Larry scrambled away to what he hoped was a safe distance. The minotaur from the hallway held Courtland's wrist in what must have been a painful angle, given...
Dating Advice for Shy Shires
It was a quiet night at the Pole, and Donner had just ordered a round of drinks for himself, his brother Blitzen, and their shire friend, Andre. "So, Andre," Blitzen said, grinning up at the black dappled horse, "what did you want to talk to us...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 3
"I can't imagine that," Larry admitted. "They seen really nice, though." "I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world, even if they won't let me have a new car." Dinner was then announced, and after a slightly damp Max joined them at the dining...
Heatless
 "Mother Russia, Mother Russia..." Ivan sang as he jogged down the sidewalk alongside Tank. He was dressed in his standard tanktop, shorts and baseball cap with the bill worn behind his head. Tank,...
Profiles: Chapter 4, Page 10
 Lee and Jessie collapsed on the sofa, still laughing. Granted, it was a bit mean of them to laugh at Eddie's...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 20
Now Serving: Uncomfortable Revelations Venti was speechless, his mouth agape as his brain struggled to comprehend the information his father delivered. They knew each other. His biological father, the man who gave him up at birth, knew his adoptive...