Wrestle in the Wilds
He lost track of the days since his banishment from his former lion turtle city. Has it been a week? A month? He knew it couldn't have been a year, that's for sure; it never seemed like he's been communing with the spirits for long. Still, the days did...
Big Things Coming
He stood outside her front door as he waited for Kallies to finish getting ready for their date tonight. The last message she sent him, saying she was almost done, was well over a half hour old by now. The wolf's tail gently swayed behind him; while...
A Mage and Her Panda
He had a bad day yesterday and needed something to make him feel better. He planned a full-day for his birthday with his parents and friends weeks in advance. Everyone said "I'm not sure" or "We'll see," but no one gave him a solid answer. Rex, as he...
Two Gobs, One Horse
One would imagine a thriving city like Murkton wouldn't be possible in a dark, eerie, and strange swamp. Yet over numerous generations of human settlers, tradesmen, and entrepreneurs, she thrives regardless. With how close it was to the sea, it's no...
Two and a Half Cats
As the two big cats clashed with one another in one of the gym's octagons, their many grunts and growls echoed throughout the large, open interior. Many of the other patrons tend to stay away from the feline duo when they sparred, and even the toughest...
Runaways
Amber needed to get away from her mother. The young rat couldn't take any more of her drunken rants and beatings. She didn't know where to run to except for Eklund Park; she'd hide away there all the time when she was little, because it was near her...
Putting Her In Her Place
It. Was. _Hot._ The bright, desert sun was something Rickie was not accustomed to, nor was the car that carried her for miles from the Midwest. But she always wanted to make a trip like this at least once in her lifetime, where her end-goal was to meet...
Shift, Service, Sin
It was a bit of a flight for me from Austin, TX, about four or five hours, but she was glad I made it safe when she picked me up from the airport. I had forgotten how cold it gets up here compared to the warmer climate of southern Texas, but Rickie...
The Sand Pit
"Whatever you're going to ask, the answer is 'No!'" Leon whispered as he and his compatriot hid behind some crates huddled against the wall of the brothel. "Com'on man," Rodger whispered as he smacked Leon's shoulder with the back of his hand,...
Ring of Redemption
_To Natasha and Robert: Two fellow boxing tigers who refused to back down when things got tough._ "I've learned not to get my hopes up, okay?!" Tanya knew her new-found friend was only trying to help ease her pain after a previous fight with her...
Natural R&R
Ever since their initial encounter at the dusty, old gym, Rocky and Ricky trained together at least twice a week there. Having a battle buddy helped the younger wolf boost his confidence and no one seemed to bother the pair while they were there. They...
Sparring With Confidence
The stale, dusty air, fading paint on the walls, much of the equipment showing signs of heavy use after only a few years, and a dry yet musky scent barely ventilated by the aging fans of the building that had a few dust bunnies clogging the ducts. Yet...