Home For Christmas
It was Christmas Eve. Ethan had been left at home alone by his parents, who'd both gone off on a cruise around the Caribbean three days prior and trusted that the eighteen-year-old could handle himself for a week and a half. They'd stocked the fridge...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 5
Jonathan sat quietly in the back of the auditorium while David talked to him about baseball stats (something which Jonathan knew nothing about or held any interest in, but politely paid attention nonetheless) while they waited for the sermon to start....
Sunshine Days - Chapter 4
The evening following the locker room incident was filled with tension between Avery and David. Neither one spoke to one other or even looked in the other's direction. They did seem to acknowledge that an altercation did happen and that they were still...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 3
Jonathan had to get away from David. He was starting to feel suffocated by the pup's constant presence, his perpetual exuberance, and the uncomfortable intimacy that was imposed on him. It was only his second day at the camp and his patience for David...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 2
When Jonathan awoke the next morning in a strange bed, he was greeted by two things: One, the unpleasant sensation of cold, wet fabric sticking to his fur and two, the equally unpleasant laughter of other cubs. Thoughts slowly formed in his...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 1
_Welcome to Camp Sunshine Days!_ _Camp Sunshine Days, located near scenic Mount Shasta, is a Christian youth camp dedicated to teaching cubs about God's love and valuable life lessons. They will learn about the Bible while enjoying lots of outdoor...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 9
Jonathan and David had caught up with the rest of the group after a short burst of speed. Jonathan's previously sore feet were now practically howling with pain as he trudged on. David walked with the perky bounce in his step that he'd started with at...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 8
Jonathan rubbed his eyes vigorously with his fingers, trying to work out whatever was causing the sharp, stinging sensation in them. He knew rubbing them was about as effective as scratching a mosquito bite but it was still worth the momentary...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 7
Jonathan sat at the very end of the arts and crafts table, one paw idly painting intricate swirls and patterns on a plastic cup with various acrylic paints and the other propped up under his chin. He had a dull, neutral expression on his face that...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 6
Jonathan struggled with getting to sleep on his second night without Lunatol. He tossed and turned, feeling hot and fidgety under the itchy covers. His old anxieties were exasperated with new anxieties, each thought seeming to feed off the fear of the...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 12
"How long do you have until your meds kick in?" David asked. "Uhh..." Jonathan stammered breathlessly. David had him pinned down on the bed, hovering over him on his paws and knees. "It takes about half an hour for them to work..." "Perfect," David...
Sunshine Days - Chapter 11
That night, Jonathan and David walked back to their cabin under the orange glow of the lamp posts. The silence of the night was punctuated by the hum of insects, the sound of air conditioners kicking on, and the loud chatter of cubs from distant...