Dominant Paradigm
"Jarvis! I need that report on my desk five minutes ago!" All the heads in the cubicle farm turned toward a young, skinny fox, whose ears had just shot bolt upright. He clicked his mouse so hard it was audible all the way to the elevators in the...
Kelly Gets His Groove On (and you can too!)
As far as Kelly was concerned, it was just another Tuesday. Drive to Copy Copy without yawning more than ten times, prep the little store for opening, then lean on the counter. If he were working on a story, he'd use the time to write, otherwise he'd...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 16
Helfer stared at him. "Glad to see me?" Volle said. "Where in the name of Weasel and Fox's bastard son have you been?" Helfer said. Volle raised an eyebrow. "Is that another piece of folklore I haven't learned about your Tephossian church?" ...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 15
Helfer coughed. "Actually, I'm more interested in why you managed to see him, but let him get away." "Who said it was me?" Dereath snapped. Helfer hadn't meant it that way; he'd meant "you" as in the whole general security establishment. But...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 14
"Come on," he said, reaching his decision. "Where we goin'?" Helfer heard Vin hop to his feet, the rustle of dislodged cloth falling to the floor. He patted the papers in his purse and grabbed the other weasel by the paw. "To the palace."...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 13
Helfer considered the fox. He knew he should've told Dewry everything to start with, but who would've thought that Dicker would walk back in on them? That's what he got for trying to keep things uncomplicated. "Why don't we go next door and see if we...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 12
"Right, then. Why don't you put that away, and I'll put this away, and we can both forget about sticking each other." The fox laughed, a short, sharp bark, and lowered his knife. "You don't recognize me, do you?" "Should I?" Helfer stared,...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 11
He scrambled behind a box as claws clicked on the floor. Behind the first person, a second came in and closed the door. A familiar voice said, "This private enough for you?" "There's people following me around today," the first person snapped....
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 10
"Well," Helfer said aloud, to nobody in particular, "events certainly seem to be conspiring to make it difficult for a bright-eyed weasel to maintain his sunny disposition." He tried the door again and then kicked it ineffectively. The lack of any...
Helfer's Busy Day Chapter 9
The sparkle in the wolf's eye was a familiar one. So it really was just all about sex. Well, he could think of worse ways to work up an appetite for lunch, truth be told. He drained the rest of his ale and said, "All right then. Lead on." Stark's...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 8
Helfer sighed. As soon as he started toward Vin and the bear, the wolf released his wrist and followed him. The rest of the tavern had turned to watch, some laughing and talking quietly between themselves. They quieted somewhat as Helfer passed...
Helfer's Busy Day, Chapter 7
Helfer glared back. "Are you threatening me, cutie?" he said. The badger drew up short and blinked. "Wot's 'at mean?" Behind him, the rat broke into a chuckle. "Reckon it means yer his type, Hensley." "Look," the badger said, but his...