One Eventful Evening: A Nate and David Story
Nate stood in the bathroom in front of a large mirror. The freshly blow-dried fur that covered his slightly pudgy frame was all poofy, and he had to get it tamed before they went out. "Hurry up in there! I still need to do my makeup!" Bets called out...
Back to School: An Axel and Isaac Story
"It'll be all right, Axel. It's just another day." Isaac smiled softly at the puma as they drove to school. It was their first day back after everything that had happened, and Axel was terrified. He chewed a claw and bounced his leg as they trundled...
Coming Clean: A Marco and Mitch Story
_"His name was Saul. I met him shortly after my thirtieth birthday. My car was in the shop, and I had to catch the bus to work. It was raining..."_ I cursed under my breath as I stood shivering, waiting for the bus to arrive. I was getting soaked, but...
Dance with Me: A Marco and Mitch Story
A week and a half passed with sparse text messages and a couple of calls between Mitch and Marco. Mitch's classes had gotten more intense, and Marco was working longer hours to cover for Pete while he took vacation. It was to Marco's surprise that he...
Further Still: An Axel and Isaac Story
Axel bounced his leg impatiently, chewing on one of his claws as he sat in the waiting room. Isaac's mom sat on one side of him, while Isaac himself sat across from him. The younger fox grabbed onto Axel's paws and massaged them gently. "It'll be okay,...
Bonfire Night: A Marco and Mitch Story
It had been almost a week since Marco and Mitch met, and the coffee date played on repeat through Marco's mind. He savored the memory of the smile on the husky's muzzle, the feel of his soft paw intertwined with his, and most of all, he couldn't stop...
Down on the Farm: A Cypress Stevenson Story
"C'mon, dad! Who sends their kid to a farm for the summer anymore?!" Cy whined at his father. "I hate this! I was supposed to go with to Florida with my friends!" "Well, you'll still be getting plenty of sun!" Howard tried to assuage Cy's indignation....
Stay With Me: An Axel and Isaac Story
Isaac paced the floor in his room, shoulders and neck tense, phone in hand. It was almost 11:00, and Axel still hadn't texted to say how things went with his mother. It took all his willpower not to drive over there and ask, but he'd promised his lover...
Harder Choices: An Axel and Isaac Story
Axel trudged through a thick Saturday morning fog. He'd been walking for almost half an hour, heading to a local park. At last, the entrance to the manicured gardens came into view, and right there, standing on the sidewalk, was... "Isaac!" Axel ran...
Hide and Seek: An Axel and Isaac Story
Axel awoke to a ringing in his ears. "Mmh, what..." Looking around, he saw Isaac snoring gently asleep with his head in the puma's lap. Axel stretched and looked at the clock. _11:32... been out for a couple hours._He glanced back down at the sleeping...
The Afterglow: A Nate and David Story
Nate, Ash, and David slept soundly, late into the morning. Ash was the first to wake, yawning and stretching, when he suddenly remembered..._I'm not alone here..._ He shifted slightly, and felt the otter behind him tighten their grip, grunting. And Ash...