Nailing the Interview
As the red panda approached the entrance to the sleek skyscraper in front of him, he checked his watch to see that he had eight minutes to spare before his appointment. He paused before he reached the door, then stepped out of the thoroughfare on the...
Perks of Personal Protection
Electronic, bass-fueled music thumped from the speakers, surging in a primal beat throughout the nightclub. Red and purple lights pulsed and flashed in time with the rapid tempo, and vibrant lasers swirled through the fog-laden air above the crowd of...
Medically (Un)Necessary
The door next to the receptionist's desk opened, revealing a tall black rat in blue scrubs and a white lab coat. He consulted his tablet and called, "Devin Parker?" Devin patted Gin's thigh and smiled--the thickset polar bear could hear the slim...
Beach Day
“Enjoy yourself?” Leon was walking with his son Caleb nestled against him, his arm draped across the younger black Labrador’s shoulders to pull the boy in close while they slowly strolled through the foamy surf. He had just licked the side of...
A Souvenir From Aghadi City
The sun was setting when the black limousine pulled to a stop across the street from the dilapidated train station. In its heyday, Mehmet Station had been the jewel in Aghadi City's crown; it was once a bustling hub of culture, cuisine, art, travel,...
Camping Snacks
The full moon shone like a massive silver pendant as it hung high in the sky above the swampy forest. Pale light filtered through the canopy, reflecting on the water of the winding river and just barely penetrating the canopy to cast dim shadows on the...
A Forest Encounter
The full moon hung low over the canopy of pine and oak trees, casting its pale light on the gloomy forest below. Tao strolled among the trees and brushed past the foliage--the stout panda knew that it was getting late, that everyone else...
A Backyard Visitor 2: Slugs in the Tub
Liam hummed to himself as he crouched down by the cluster of ferns, bromeliads, and elephant-ears. The kangaroo--wearing only a thong in the privacy of his lush backyard--parted the thick fronds and leaves to expose the small plastic carton he'd set...
How to Create a Rig Pig
The old SUV rolled to a stop next to the first available gas pump. "Alright, here we are." "Awesome, thank you so much!" Malloy said gratefully. "No worries, bud," the tiger in the driver's seat replied as he put his car into park. The...
A New Homecoming Tradition
Crickets were chirping and dusk had turned the sky a deep blue, with lingering swathes of orange and pink that painted the clouds on the horizon. The streetlights hadn't turned on yet, leaving the neighborhood in the limbo of late twilight, which was...
A Couple of Kinky Campers
Jason breathed in a deep lungful of fresh air before releasing it in a contented sigh. "Man, I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to this." The tall wolf next to him patted his broad, muscled side. "Same--it feels good to just...
A Backyard Visitor 3: A New Garden Friend
The sun's rays were hot and brilliant as they beat down from above, and the water in the pond glittered with bright diamonds as it rippled around Liam's legs. The kangaroo was sitting on the edge of the small pond he'd installed in his backyard a...