NM #8 ~ Looking
Niv and Mela sat in the lobby, waiting and watching as people came and went. It was quiet and uneventful. There was an occasional tap and nod to pick out a person of noteworthy appearance, but no one had bothered them the whole morning. Just how Niv...
NM #7 ~ Gone
Mela woke and stretched an arm across the bed to find herself alone. Not uncommon, but they _had_ gone to bed together and Niv usually slept longer. His pillow was missing too. She squinted at the clock, blinking a few times to clear the fuzziness in...
NM #6 ~ Hot
Mela came home to find Niv sprawled on the couch, wearing nothing but his shorts. Putting on a smirk, she casually walked up to him. "Is this an invitation?" She said, plopping down and leaning heavily on him as she ran a hand up his chest. ...
NM #4 ~ Trying
Niv's ears perked as he heard the key sliding into the knob of the front door, signaling that Mela was home. He saved his work on the computer before turning it off and going down to meet her. "Hey hon." She said, watching Niv come down the stairs....
NM #2 ~ Sitting
The night sky was clear, innumerable stars flickering on a canvas of black as Niv stared past them all. The porch steps weren't the most comfortable place to sit, but it was the quietest and had the best view. He didn't have to crane his neck. ...
T #1 - Headspace
It was a warm and sunny day, late in the summer when the cool chill of fall waited patiently just around the corner. A perfect day to be outside in the fresh air; the children were playing, the birds sang, and the village bustled with life. The...
NM #1 ~ Comfort
The door clicked as Mela unlocked it and stepped into the house. She set her duffle bag on the floor before announcing herself. "Honey I'm home!" she called facetiously. Making her way to the kitchen, she peeked into the living room to see Niv...
= Chapter Four: Contact =
=SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= * * * = Chapter Four: Contact = Stray stepped to his right, deflecting his attacker to the side, while Niv had been tackled head-on by his, knocking them both to the hard dusty floor of the...
= Prologue: Dreams of Kingdom Past =
=SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= _ A shining city, reflecting the sun's light and warmth back onto the world, stood high above him as he stood near the gate. The huge wooden doors began to part for him, and he could hear people...
= Chapter One: The Letter =
=SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= * * * Niv sat bolt-upright as the thunderclap rumbled on. Were it not for his fur, he'd likely be slick with sweat. He breathed heavily, trying to take in the nightmare. None of it seemed to...
= Chapter Three: Distractions =
=SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= * * * Deserted. Not a living thing between them and the distant, open end of the alley. There was, however, another path to the right several yards ahead. They continued their charade as they...
= Chapter Two: Reunion =
=SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= * * * Niv reached the gates of Hul'veer around the time he'd expected. The large wooden doors were open wide, and two guards stood on each side. They looked tired and bored as people passed in...