At Brothers Clubhouse
Rose rolled over groggily in bed as the sound of an impatient fist against an old, creaky wood door woke her. She snorted, clearing her nose of the clog that had developed there in the night. Throwing an arm over her face, she wiped her nose and...
Gavin's Extraction
Knock-knock. I turned to look at the faded dark oak door of my office, but otherwise ignored the intrusion to my ordinarily silent workspace . All gleaming steel and sterile tile surfaces, it sparkled coldly back at me, a model of efficiency and a...
The Madness of Mrs. Frank
Upon the floor I labored, sweat dripping from my brow. Several times I retraced work already done, damaged by the saline drops. The chalk in my paw was gritty and made the black sleeve that went to my elbow white half up my forearm. At least it matched...
Of beginnings and endings in Venleaux Villa
It was here, in this room, my father died, end coming to him reclined upon the sofa, infection consuming his body as he bled post op on the fine leather seating. The doctor and his nurse had come to Venleaux Villa to see after him, to operate on the...
Consequences
Arden had enough, crying, both sad and angry, he kicked a stone into the nearby property, hoping it would destroy something. Maybe it made a dent in a car, or hit a window. He half hoped for the sound of an impact, but there was only rustling of...
William and Samantha Chapter 3
After the excitement of the first night, Samantha had asked if she could stay the whole weekend. It took some convincing; Roderick had graciously offered to help out with Rebecca's chores, watch the girls during the two added nights, and to take...
William and Samantha Chapter 2
William returned home an hour later, deep in thought and emotional turmoil. He was heartbroken, for one. He genuinely loved and cared about Micheal, even if Mike wasn't his main love interest. When Mike had said it was probably for the best if they...
William and Samantha Chapter 1
Samantha woke up when her alarm went off at six-thirty. She hated the damn thing, the way it sounded, even the way it looked. She wasn't a particularly heavy sleeper, but she sure as hell wasn't a morning person and need the help getting up. She mushed...
William and Samantha, Intro
The small red fox trotted quickly through the densely growing oak trees, tracking her prey through the damp grass and underbrush. The wind blew lightly, laden with moisture from a recent late summer shower. She could smell the mouse she was hunting,...
Lyra, Half-Baked
Lyra found herself yet again in a strange place with strange circumstances. She was covered in some sort of grimy, powdery paste that smelled faintly of old, dried garlic and something vaguely peppery. She took a deep breath and sneezed; it was...
Lyra, Abduction
Lyra wasn't entirely sure how she got here. She had been tucked in by her father just as the sun had begun to rise. But now? Who knew. She surveyed her surroundings. It was dark, and her eyes hadn't yet had a chance to adjust to the low light level. It...
Migraines
There he was again. Out in the damp, chill November air. I could see him; he was leaning against the dingy, grime stained brick wall of the abandoned warehouse across the street from my office building. His cap, a dark blue sports hat, was pulled down...