The Pond of Purity
"Is that waterfall the goal?" The game staff member took a half step toward Derek and leaned forward. "I was just about to give you the story, good sir. Done signing the waivers? Gather round, gather round, use the benches." She spread her arms...
The Bioaug - Part 2
“Oops, you've got some blueberry on your chin." Brandon bent forward over the red blanket to plant a kiss just below Hailey's lips. Instead of the romantic sound he was going for, he made a silly squelching as he attempted to both kiss and...
Ritual Split
"Pungent and foul. Dill's right, it smells like rotten eggs." Tare forced a chuckle through his puckered, grimacing face. No one was there to talk with, to steady his nerves, but complaining at least helped him work through the stifling sulfur odor in...
Project Universe - End
Benjamin's heart began to race. The world had jumped! Jesse had used Project Universe to blind and deafen him, along with the visiting board members. The silent darkness had been absolute as he sat on the testing room's floor, bound by chains. A...
Guarding
"Guess I'll hop back on the tower then," I muttered. Pushing on my shades as I walked, I made my way over to the tiny raised platform. I tapped my friend's tanned leg to grab her attention. Kelly glanced down, and upon seeing her replacement, lightly...
In the Genie's Company
The brass lamp tumbled from Bhavan’s fingers to clatter on the terracotta floor tiles. His clumsy hooves had caught on a basket as he turned a corner. Running wasn’t something Bhavan did these days. Running from his own guild employees? It would have...