The Gambit of Eros
THE GAMBIT OF EROS A handsome, youthful tiger walked down the street, the sun rising over the glass facades of numerous buildings on either side of him. He bathed in the rays of the rising star, reveling in the surge of life and energy he felt as the...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 3
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Three--The Offer "Thanks," Chance said kindly as he sat down for breakfast on Friday morning. He tried his best to say it without any kind of sarcasm or resentment as he plopped down, looking analytically at the plate...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 2
Crossroads--Chapter Two--The Art Club "Don't move," Chance said suddenly, plopping down in his chair at the lunch table. He hurriedly withdrew his sketchbook and pencils from his backpack, looking eager and cheerful. Junior and Lexi regarded him...
Good Enough Chapter 26
Chapter Twenty-Six--The Day After "Excuse me?" Damien said, knocking politely on Coach Clemmons' office door. "Hello, Coach? Are you here?" "Depends on who you are," came the gruff, irritated response. "Can I come in?" "The door's never...
Good Enough Chapter 14
Chapter Fourteen--The Cabin "Hello?" "Hey, Amy..." "Damien? This is a surprise. What demonic force in the universe compels Damien Blackwell to actually come down from his throne to call his lowly sister?" Damien rolled his eyes, though he was...
Kade-Chapter 2
_Kade--Chapter 2_ The doorbell rang early the next morning and, much to Kade's agitation, it didn't ring only once. It was a persistent sound and by the time Kade had stomped towards the door, he was sure his fur was bristling in anger. On the other...
Good Enough (Daddy's Little One)
Good Enough--Side Story--Daddy's Little One It certainly wasn't the first time that all five of them had gone shopping together and it certainly wouldn't be the last, but it was definitely the first time in quite a while. As always, this was one of...
Good Enough (Favor for a Friend)
Good Enough--Side Story--CampZenith Oswald Prier loved summer. He loved the sun, the bright skies, the warmth that made his snow-colored fur practically shimmer in the light. Even more than that, he enjoyed being outside, not restrained by temperature...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 1
Crossroads--Chapter One--Day One The worst day began with something that, as always, scared him half to death. The alarm clock blared with its usual buzzing and Charles "Chance" Argent jumped up. He glared at the small device on his bedside table,...
Good Enough Chapter 24
Chapter Twenty-Four--The Mall Thomas's phone rang around ten-thirty, just as Thomas got out of the shower. Still dripping slightly, he picked it up from the countertop, unsurprised to see that picture of that smarmy, snarky rabbit. "Good morning,...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 5
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Five--New Teachers "Hey, it's good to see you," Sylvia greeted on Wednesday as Chance rushed into the classroom. Their geometry teacher, Ms. Brown, was busily writing on the board, more notes for them to take when...
Good Enough Chapter 25
Chapter Twenty-Five--The Gym Early on Saturday morning, Damien woke to the sound of hushed conversation. As his consciousness began to rouse itself fully, he noticed that Thomas had already gotten out of bed and the voice he was hearing was Thomas's,...