The Mercurius Express — Chapter 1

"I _really_cannot thank you enough for your help, Mr. Cross... I am forever in your debt." Leon Cross waved his mechanical paw dismissively at the black panther who was dressed up to the neck in stiff, military coat. "Really, it was nothing,...

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The Mercurius Express — Chapter 2

Leon did not immediately head to the saloon car as soon as he finished his latte. Instead, he went back to his compartment to seek a small moment of peace and quiet. The conversation heavy atmosphere for the past few hours was getting a bit too much...

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Avonture Cruises — Chapter 2. Splash Party

Loud, lively music that was playing outside reverberated against the glass wall panels as we stood emerged to the elevator lobby on Deck 13. 'It would seem the party has already started.' I mused while Dan eagerly lead me through the sliding glass...

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The Three Oni

Runic arcane ring portals don't usually appear on dark corners of deserted alleyways, and normally, people don't randomly appear from inside the ring. However, one oni did just that. The bluish-grey skinned oni stepped out from the churning vortex...

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Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 3 : Chase

CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN III. CHASE * * * The summer sky is bright and sunny, with fluffy white clouds. A perfect day to play by the lake. He's lazily swimming around by the shore. Leo, Jas and Carl are skipping stones by the shore. From their raised,...

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Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 2 : Anton

CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN II. ANTON * * * Anton didn't remember much about the moments after he and Sam got out of the mines. He remembered walking along the desert for what seemed like miles with his arms around Sam's shoulders... or perhaps...

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Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 1 : Anton

CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN I. ANTON * * * The Saguaro's Hip. One of the finest saloons in the town of Echo, or this side of the southwestern states, as the proprietress, one Madam Dora, would claim. Indeed, The Hip (as locals called it), was among...

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Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 5 : Samuel

CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN V. SAMUEL * * * Sydney Braun was a peculiar man. No one knows where he came from, or how he arrived in town. From what Sam had heard, the otter appeared around ten years ago, found by a couple who had been out for a picnic....

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Gatesbridge - Chapter 1

Oscar Mercer bolted awake right before alarm clock gave off its incessant beeping. The young arctic wolf took several calming, shuddering breaths as he buried his face into his paw. He swallowed, trying to push down the horrible lump in his throat....

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Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 4 : Chase

CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN IV. CHASE * * * "Chase? Chase!" Chase gasped as he came to. It took him a split second to realize where he was and when he did, he scrambled to grab hold of the safety restraints. His stomach dropped when the roller coaster...

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