Love of the Dragon Ch. 01
I remember smoke. The war ended when I was just a little girl, no more than five, but I can remember still the smell of smoke. The whole country still has the stain of soot on it from those years. People don't mention the war. I'm not certain if that...
Shifter City: Werecat Workplace
Anne hurried to her desk. The office looked half empty. She hoped that the majority of the staff was occupied in a meeting or elsewhere. Or, if she were very lucky, they would all be running late as well. Nothing had gone right. The water in her new...
The Girl from Niogh
Sirens. Ali pressed her back against the walls. Not for us. Please god, not for us. She heard the drones dropping down into the alley, their unique screech sending a chill up her spine. The red light of their scanners sent rats scurrying and the people...
The Wish Stone
Anna smiled as pleasantly as she could as she took the cup. Everything was a competition, even the pleasantness of a smile. She sat straighter in her chair to balance the cup and dish. Looking around the room, she once again affirmed to herself that...
Made to Order
**Made to Order by Quixerotic** William waited in Lydia's office attempting to suppress his impatience. He didn't think Mr. Vasquez would be irritated if Lydia kept him occupied with something necessary, but sitting around waiting didn't seem...
The Hee-Haw Club
"Look, the tickets weren't cheap," Felix said. He and Chris sat at a small cafe table sipping blueberry vodka mixed with sweat tea. "Believe me, I'd much rather have had the $250 back, but she insisted on coming with us." His friend nearly choked...