Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 7
Now Serving: Nicknames and Football "So are you going to put on a shirt anytime soon, son?" Venti's father asked. "I was just about to do that, Dad," Venti said, "but I had to answer the door, remember?" "I'm old, not senile. But you already...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 6
Now Serving: Embarrassing Childhood Stories Venti knew who was at the door without having to look through the peephole. "Well, isn't _this_a surprise," he said after opening the door. "It's Otis, my_best_friend of _all_time." The giant otter smiled...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 4
Now Serving: Patriarchal Interference Venti steeled himself as he answered the door. "Hi, Dad," he said to the grizzled hyena standing in front of him. "Put on a shirt, son. You're making me feel inadequate." Venti's ear flattened at the criticism....
The Leading Edge of the Storm Front
Maggie found who she was looking for, and once she got a promise of at least of show of their presence and support, she made good their escape. As one they traveled south to the point she knew in her heart was going to be somewhere...
A Biz-tsar Gathering
Maggie tried to stop him, but the woman demurred. "Let him go." She called to one of the other wolves, who approached and transformed into full were form. "Yes leader?" "Mortalia, you're in your breeding cycle aren't...
Inudoshi's Life Story Part 2
Not According To Plan.. Inudoshi sighed as he made his way through the woods. He didn't like the idea of killing others especially those who are innocent. Hakima sensed Inudoshi's change in emotion and felt it was his duty to make sure he was...
He's Back: A Rex TF Story
"Kyle I'm telling you that movie is wack. It is a movie about, ready? Talking, cartoon dinosaurs brought to the modern day by a UFO which is owned by a Mark Twain look-alike. They bumble through NEW YORK CITY for hours before the city realizes 'oh...
Battle Master, Ch 9
Battle Master Chapter 9 The trip to the border took three days and, despite being promised more time with his brother, Baedyn only saw Talvin for supper each day and then, on two days, their meals were interrupted by 'word from the men'. The...
The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde
It was movie worthy, and likely more than the original book ever let onto. However, unlike some depictions of similar characters on television and in the movies, he was standing there stark naked. Clothing was designed to fit a...
Russian into Danger
They remained at the hotel for several more days, occasionally meeting with the pope. He would have loved to spend more time with them, but he did have a lot of appointments to keep. In the mean time, they kept themselves...
Drifting Down the Loire with Da Vinci
They exited the grounds of the chateau, but not without many curious looks from the visitors. It wasn't that any single thing about the group stood out, it was all in the combination; an old bearded man in period costume, a middle aged...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 18
Now Serving: Slow on the Uptake "So what's bothering you?" Venti asked once Earl stepped into the restaurant to check the availability of a table. "My dad just hit me with some news," Art said, glancing up at his boyfriend. "I'm still not sure if...