The Sleepover: Achievement Unlocked
Melissa leaned over the bathtub, turning on the hot water. She pushed down the stopper, and a steady stream of still-cold water poured from the adjustable nuzzle. Chilly spray danced across the vixen’s face, striking her nose. She yelped and stumbled...
A Tight Squeeze
"Sally, have you seen the PS5 controller?" "Maybe." The young lioness was seated comfortably on the couch, watching TV. Or at least she had been, until her older brother Max decided to stand in front of her, blocking her view. Sally glanced up at him,...
A Painful Challenge
Sally waited in the hallway, just outside her older brother's bedroom door. It was early in the morning, and the young lioness was still in her sky-blue pajamas. Her tufted tail behind her, and wicked excitement coiled in her belly. There was a new...
The Sleepover: A Friendly Invitation
Adam followed his best friend Alex through the family room. It was an awkward, slightly uncomfortable process given how completely unsheathed the fox was. No matter how Adam adjusted his pajama pants, they rubbed and pressed against his vulpine...
Nutcracker Season - Part One
\*\*\* 1. \*\*\* "Hi everyone! It's Sally here, your favorite Mighty Huntress." The lioness spoke into her phone, her voice hushed. "I'm about to play a prank on my older brother Max." Sally turned the phone towards the half-decorated Christmas...
Along the River
"Young Warrior Arrd, your entire tribe owes you a great debt." The elder coyote bowed, his emerald robes wrinkling up around his stick-thin body. Feathers woven into the thinning tan fur along the back of his neck rustled in the breeze. A proud smile...
A Thanksgiving Embarrassment
Melissa checked her phone's camera to make sure it was recording, then set it in a hidden place on the counter, aimed at the fridge. The red-furred vixen backed away, smiling into the camera. She glanced around to make sure she was alone, swiveling...
Growing Pains: Alex
It was Sunday night, and Amanda had already showered and changed into her pajamas. Both her pants and shirt were baggy, just the way the chubby coyote girl liked them. Her pants were dark and checkered, while her shirt bore a golden triangle, and...
An Afternoon Off
Arrd hiked along the river, his thumbs hooked under the straps of his heavy pack. Bright sunlight bathed the young coyote's gray and tan fur in unseasonable warmth. The quiet peacefulness of the open land was a welcome respite after spending all...
A New Holiday
"Where _is_ Sam, anyway?" Melissa dug a text book out of her locker, and shoved it into her backpack. "Isn't he walking home with you again?" "As far as I know." Amanda stood nearby, her thumbs hooked under the straps of her pink and purple backpack....
To Sieze Control
\*\*\*\*\* To Seize Control \*\*\*\*\* “Damn it, Max!” Sally stomped her barefoot against the living room floor. “I thought I told you to take my ornaments down while I ate lunch!” The little lioness glanced up at the family Christmas tree....
Time After Time
The alarm buzzed, the leopard blearily opening his eyes as he looked at the display screen on his alarm clock cheerily tell him that it was time to get up. He sighed and hit the snooze button, only to remember that a recent prank had made that...