Humbling Dragons
Zaszbelst, son of sire Zairshbelst and parent Esmal, the world's first born dragon in many ages. Shkhanna's body brought back to life in him. Unlike his parents, Zasz carried a great deal of pride in who he was, in what the world owed him. It was not...
Two Pokemon Cock Worship Shorts
Leor shut the bathroom door, making Matt a little nervous and excited now that he was shut in with the tall obstagoon. Matt's bathroom had a single long countertop sink with the toilet then bathtub in the back. Outside the room music played and over a...
Deepening His Brother's Relationships
“June…" His brother's deep, rich chuckle brushed through Caliper's ear. “What, Cal?" June nipped his younger brother's ear and nuzzled into the base of one of Caliper's antler's. He'd pulled Caliper off the park trail and around some trees before...
Your Dog, The Student
"Weird being back here," Keaton whispered, as if he needed to be quiet for the empty office. Riley shut the door behind them. "Dunno if I've ever seen this place so cleared out." "Usually it's pretty empty in the summer, but with everyone working...
After Class
Cline's was a dive in the basement under a hotel. A flight of stairs down into the pavement led to a darkened door--the inside windowless with dim lighting. Carnelian's cloven hooves enunciated her march to the door before she fell into the bar. It was...
The Weight of Past Deeds
“I am already regretting taking you with me,” Karniel hissed, crouched by the stone fence outside a farm. He was trying to hide, but his large triangular ears poked over the thing. Not that there was much sneaking to be had, it was a clear night and...
Island Welcome Package
Just your luck. First day on your island getaway package, and you already found yourself at the mercy of this untamed island. After the orientation, you chose to wander off from your fellow newcomers and explore some of the remote parts of the island....
Shared Futures
“You can trust him Esmal," Srei reassured. “Zysh and Sisbul have been close since they were children. He's nearly as old as the steward and served Srrket his whole life. He is a good person." Srei sat beside him, holding Esmal's hand in their bed. He...
From the Moment I Held You
Stephan lay on his back, staring at the stucco ceiling of his bedroom. The teenager chose the floor rather than his bed. Something about the stiff flatness of the carpet felt more relaxing than a mattress. Maybe he was just being dramatic. Was this...
The Whole Flock
Marlene's only warning of the danger her family faced came in the fragrant smell of anise being cooked. She set inside the dishwasher the final plate in the sink and kicked the thing close before moving around to the living room where Elaine sat...
Spreading in the Snow
Griff sailed to the ground, great wings flapping once as he swung onto his feet smoothly as a bird might. Brooklyn joined the beaked gargoyle a moment later, folding his wings around his chest like a cloak against the winter cold. "Excellent job...
A Decision All His Own
Srei leaned backwards on a bench against a sun-warmed adobe wall. Rays of light shined over the mountains at dusk, and Srrket quickly plunged into night, but the adobe stayed warm for hours on summer nights. She sighed, watching the open sky while the...