Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 07: You Are Unique
The rain was falling softly behind the window. The trees waved as the wind slowly pulled and pushed them, their leaves falling. The window was closed, yet the cool breeze of the wind was felt in the room he was in. It was a beautiful sight. The soft...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 37: The Door You Opened
"Where were you the day before yesterday?" Kevin looked up from his--well, Vilkas'--laptop. "Got stuff to do." The wolf replied simply before focusing his attention back on the laptop. "Stuff?" "Stuff." Vilkas closed the book in front of him and...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 20: Lovestruck Fool
Some said that love was the best thing in the world. It felt like he or she was _the_ world, and you would give anything for him or her, even your life. Some said it was like being in the heavens where nothing bad would happen. But to Tom, it was the...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 48: A Lifelong Companion or a Lifelong Lesson
It was over. University was over. Tom drank the water with a big smile on his face. Tonight was festive. A drunk Octo was even dancing with a drunk Kevin in the living room whilst being cheered on by the others. Tom didn't want to be drunk, though; he...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 08: One-Night Stand, or Not
Tom glanced at his phone again. It was five minutes to 20 and Kevin was nowhere to be seen. He pocketed his phone back into his jacket and leant on the wall behind him. The library was still open, but he didn't want to be inside where Kevin might...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 04: German Homework and Some
Max wasn't one to question his existence, but oftentimes, he felt insignificant. Compared to the rest of the universe, he was just a tiny, teeny lump of atoms who happened to be aware of himself and the small world around him. The thirst for knowledge...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 03: Football Buddies
"Shoot!" Max kicked the ball with full force and beamed in satisfaction when it went in. He was nearly half the field away and the ball still went in easily. His tail wagged, he still hadn't lost his touch. "Andrew, man your post! You four, left...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 22: Summer Holiday, Part 1
"We're here!" Tom looked over the crowded festival entrance. Due to the summer festival, there were a lot more people here in the city park. Colours upon colours of furs and scalies were everywhere and Tom could only imagine how many people were...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 01: Do Opposites Attract?
Octo leant back on the seat, feeling happy and satisfied. Work had been tiring, but in the end, the results were worth it. He looked over his workmates, chatting and having a good time, celebrating a successful objective. Despite the festive air, he...
Chasing the Sun - Epilogue: That Which We Seek
Octo closed the door, a tired sigh escaping his lips as the restaurant door closed, a candidate leaving after an interview. It was only two weeks since Róðe Strípe's opening, but it felt like a month. Today, the restaurant was closed as he wanted to...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 05: Provincial Conference
Tom took a peek behind the drapes to the stage and held back a breath. There were so many people there! He could even make out the-- The wolf gasped and closed the drapes. There was his university rector. "Cheer up, dude!" Martin shouted from behind...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 43: On the Question of Standing Still
Tom gripped the cup tight. The nightmares were worsening again. Last night he couldn't sleep, the nightmare too vivid to ignore. He had been sitting on the balcony since, watching the sky and the city to help his mind calm down. _"Can you feel it?...