The Railroad - Accident - 3.1
"Wake up, Fox," a deep voice said. "Something's wrong." Forcing my eyes open, I struggled to grasp the situation. "What is it?" I asked, sitting up in bed. I saw José crouching beside me, his expression grave—clearly, something was...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 3 - Bread and Circuses 3.1
Bread and Circuses: The grand arena cheered equally for barbarism and civilization. I opened my eyes and wiped the damp corners. I had already forgotten the dream's content, but somehow, I felt much more comfortable inside. I sat up, yawned,...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.7
The audience roared in fervor—a frenzied mob drawn by the spectacle of heavyweight brown bears engaging in no-holds-barred brawls, indulging their bloodlust in unrestrained violence. “Another KO! A perfect takedown!” The crowd's...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 2 World- 2.3
At dusk, my energy had mostly recovered, but since endurance has never been my strong suit, I fell behind during our daily cross-country run, ending up as the last one in the group. The setting sun cast a golden glow on the snow, its dazzling...
The Railroad - Accomplice- 2.4
The workstation in a remote location emitted an air of decay, as though it hadn’t been used for a long time. The transmission antenna wobbled precariously, and parts of the structure were even covered in rust. I could understand the desire to...
The Railroad - Journey - 4.6
The engine roared, and everything around us blurred into streaks as they rapidly faded into the distance, left behind. I had already tucked my tail away, avoiding being swept away by the relentless wind. The internal combustion engine vibrated beneath...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.3
The term "boat" might be misleading. To be more precise, this is more like a small craft. As we sailed through this underground palace-like waterway, I began to understand why Bert said we wouldn't be able to remember it—at least, that's what...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 4 Temperance- 4.3
“‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.’” Master Tartarus paced in a circle at the center of the lecture hall, where a massive, projected fireball slowly rose beside him. “This was the first use of a large-scale destructive weapon. Some...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.5
“Haruo, would you like to team up with me?” Ayaan approached me during the general biology lab session in the morning. “Oh, sure, no problem.” I had no reason to refuse. Still, given his friendly and sociable nature, always eager to interact...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 7 Lovers - 7.7
"We need to talk," I said firmly, pressing my hands on the table. "But obviously, not now." The Altai Wapiti let out a moan that I couldn’t quite decipher, while the jet-black wolf seemed oblivious to my words. They both leaned on the table,...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 1 Magician- 1.3
From far away on the other end of the hallway, I noticed the dragon with bright green scales, but I didn’t have the luxury to avoid him today. I could only sigh and resign myself to moving forward. “Explorer senpai,” I greeted him with a...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - Harmony
Harmony: Life always finds unexpected harmony in unexpected places. The asteroid belt was not suitable for operations of a super-large vessel like the Empire’s Heart, but I didn't want the carrier fleet to stray too far from their mothership, so I...