In Need of a Vacation after a Ruff Week
Mike looked at himself in the mirror for what he thought would be the last time, at least for the next week. He lamented the fact that he had put on weight over the years, though his wife Rose didn't seem to mind, at least. In equal measure, she didn't...
Treated like a Queen
Ben had been waiting for this night for weeks. The fabled third date. He knew full well Beth was getting impatient for this moment and all the 'traditions' that it entailed. He had introduced himself as more of a traditional man, wanting to get to know...
The Bonding Ritual Pt3
"Are you sure this is safe, my King?" Dakath asked, turning only enough so that the words could barely be heard. "No, Sir. Dakath, but it is our only option. You know this as well as I," King Virion answered, trying not to shudder as he did...
A Hero in Another's Legend Pt 2
All over the world, some of those in the midst of playing a certain game were suddenly hit with a surge of energy from another plane of existence. It was a call of sorts, a drive from an unknown force that seemed to select a few certain individuals,...
Boiling Mad
Carl sighed as he stared at his watch impatiently. Already 10 minutes late. Shit. He was used to this kind of tardiness from his girlfriend. But his sister was another matter. She was becoming more and more impatient as the minutes ticked past. Carl...
All Croaked Up
"Fuck man...those were strong..." Gabe braced himself against a support beam and waited for the sky to stop spinning. The sounds and smells of the carnival were making him dizzy. That and the four strong drinks he'd downed in a row. His friend...
Subterranean
Logan woke up groggily, desperately willing the fog in his mind to lift, that he might recall the events of just moments ago. Or at least of what he perceived as moments ago. There was no telling how long he'd been out for; his stiff, sore body...
These Pants are Slimming!
With more than a hit of trepidation, Aiden looked into the box of his parcel, gingerly pulling out the object within. From an outsiders' perspective, it looked like a plain pair of brown pants with a rope to tie them on. A set of sandals were at the...
Going Hog Wild for College Life
Grabbing a strip of paper from under the advert, Roger found himself elated about what the sign promised. He had figured he would need to take a job in order to get the funds that he was hoping for. But if this arrangement worked out, he would be $500...
Subway Rat
Hit with the mechanical smells of the subway train's cabin, along with unwelcome organic ones that smelled vaguely of urine, AJ surveyed the empty car, surprised there was no one on with him. He had about an hour ride away from his house, and with the...
A Wild Ringside Show
"And the three of you are allowed to pick out your new personas, any animal you want! Just can't be the same one, of course. Scott's got it in mind to be a tiger, not sure what Kelly's going for yet!" Drew's manager reported while Drew looked...
New Year, Same Moon
"Happy new year!" Alister, Sammy, and Eli called out in unison, raising their glasses in cheers. Though it was hardly New Year's yet, they were celebrating the get-together all day, the former two men having arrived at Eli's late that morning. Having...