The Wild River - Lazy Noodle
Anticipation burned, rivaled only by decision paralysis. Ahead of me: the entire adult playground of the premier resort of the finest pleasure planet--the Wild River. For all of the siren calls of excitement and curiosity, I couldn't pick...
Roscoe - Meet the Weredog Character
A knock at the door tears you away from your daydreams. It's Roscoe again. The latte-shaded splash in his fur is incandescent in the snow-reflected sunlight, making the darker portions over the malamute's head look like impatient shadows. Eyes as...
The Wild River - Gending Machines
The two suns of the pleasure planet Eta Ordinae Prime were just cresting the horizon as my family and I passed through the entry gates to the Wild River. Excited squeaking filled the air as anticipation melted into the thrill of actually finally...
Were-Roscoe - Meet the Weredog Character
You could have been at Sylvia's house celebrating Halloween with all your other friends, but no. Roscoe had to invite you out to one of his "special" trick-or-treats, and now that you're here you're sure it's more trick than treat. How could...
Casual Acquaintances
"I still think it looks weird on you." "You chose it, love. Is the color wrong for my fur?" Royal blue on dark brown was a good match, Lisa had to admit. But it wasn't the color that was the problem. She adjusted the...
Skylar - Meet the Weredog Character
The horizon between the nearby peaks tells you that your pleasant trip is about to become a lot less pleasant, just as you catch just sight of something large and white between the snow-covered trees. Why now? Why, when it's all going...
Rutt - Meet the Weredog Character
"Your form could use some work." You reach out and steady yourself against the side of the pool. The gym's swim instructor, Rutt, is staring down at you, a cocky smile on his broad snout. His ears perk forward, though the tips bob and...
Riot - Meet the Weredog Character
The parade couldn't have picked a better day. The sun is shining. The air is warm but not stifling. It looks like half the city's turned out to celebrate. And--your favorite part--the men in uniform are in short sleeves and...
Jack - Meet the Weredog Character
The coupon in your pocket reads, "Get Jacked! First session free! Train with the pros! Jack Nickolas - Personal Trainer, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapist +." The grody ambiance you were fearing is entirely absent from the...
Loch - Meet the Weredog Character
Discarded leaflets with phrases like "Idyllic Holiday Destination!" and "Picturesque Vacation!" litter the hull of your canoe, scattered there from your open backpack. A map with a secluded bay circled lies folded inexpertly on the empty...
Mason - Meet the Weredog Character
Three-thirty in the afternoon is a strange time for a picnic, but you console yourself with the fact that it was never about the inoffensive sandwich you're swallowing, or the tepid soft drink you've got loosely lidded to your left. The...
Dozer - Meet the Weredog Character
While office work carries few benefits, a third-story window seat has always been a perk. When you're not being micromanaged into spreadsheets and reports, you can gaze to your left and see sunlight. Birds flutter across the vista,...