Once And For All
"Just once..." I whispered, scarcely believing that I was considering it. But I could scarcely believe what I had already experienced, the life I had already committed myself to. I was among the slave class, and I accepted that much without question....
Tattooed Love Boys
The mid-twenties pummeled me, literally and figuratively. I got out with my share of scars, but maybe more than my share of learning from it. Mostly what I learned was compassion. For that I can't say that the period was a total waste. I had myself in...
Territory
It was autumn, and a chill wind rushed through the hills, scattering dust over the fallen leaves, and leaves over the rocks, and all of them crackled as a tired red fox trotted a careful path along the jagged ground. The loose limestone slipped under...
Feeder
I led the way, my Master following down the wide hallway, with the doctor by his side. I glanced left and right, the transparent walls on either side giving me a good view of the creatures held within. There were labels for each one, with stats and...
Coyote
Some folks see their lives pass as a series of empty mugs. Every night they spend with one alone, staring a hole into the bottom and watching the beer drain out. Leastways that's how it seems to them, and sure enough, every night the glass empties, and...
Hirsch
"I think I'm losing my touch with women." The gryphon's eyes went wide, and he choked on his dinner. The legs of a young woman hung thrashing out of his beak, and he gagged on her body as a confused, concerned frown interrupted his swallowing. He...
Tell Me
I was hurrying towards the door, eager to put the day's work behind me, when I heard one of my assistants call out. With my paw on the doorknob, I sighed, resuming my business face for a few more moments. I turned around, glaring down at my...