Talking Gerbils
"Excuse me," said the gerbil, "could we have another carrot please? This one's nearly gone." Mr Smith, the pet store owner, sat down heavily on the floor. The voice hadn't come from one of his smart alec customers after all. It really was the gerbil...
A Royal Gift Of Anna
"Welcome to the Pride Lands," Sarabi said. "Hakuna Matatta," she added. "No worries!" Bruma squeaked. "I like this place!" "I am Sarabi," the old lioness went on, "matriarch of the pride, mother of the king. And you?" "Forgive me," the panthress...
Feed The Squirrels
"Give mine sand-which!" the squirrel growled from the branch of a nearby tree. "Look, it's salmon!" the man replied. "It's meat! Squirrels don't eat meat!" "You're wastin' your time," said a voice behind him. "Those guys don't know how to listen."...
Wedding Bell Blues
Kuro looked deeply into his coffee cup. "So you're getting married," he said. "Next month," Sheila replied, "on Saturday ninth." "It should be a nice day," Sandi added. The big fox nodded. He sighed. He stared into his coffee some more. ...
The Scout
Cheryl sat in a tree, staring across the engine at the park on the other side of the ship. She'd have no time tomorrow for last looks at the cylinder-of-cylinders she'd called home since she was born. She'd awaken early and make her way through the...
When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Get There
When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Get There a commission for Data Pacrat by A.D. Burrows "Sir," came a rather canine, female voice over the intercom, "please enter this chamber and stand with your feet on the foot prints." "Life inspection?"...
A Cute Fragment
_I was walking around the other day, thinking about stuff and I came up with this. I wrote it down, but I doubt I'll ever have much use for it. I still think it's cute enough to post. FYI, an AA12 is a military-grade, recoil-less, automatic, 12 gauge...
Heroes of Legend -- The Hardest Part
The mighty sea otter walked slowly into his audience chamber and slumped towards his throne. His crown. little more than a golden band across his brow, hung slightly ajar. He leaned on his trident as he trudged. At last he took his throne. Another...
Just Upon A Smile
**Just Upon A Smile** Harry was walking down the street one day, when his stomach started rumbling. The old deer glanced at his watch. "Oh my gosh," he cried, "It's after noon already!" Harry looked around himself, but there wasn't a restaurant to...