The Desert Rose
They were pretty common - pieces of furniture being passed around for any and all to use, covered in sand and dusted off before each use. Tigers were the most sought after when it came to owning slaves; their stripe- patterned fur and feisty, exotic...
Starshy
On a cold night in November, as snow was fluttering from the dark skies, a miracle was being born. After years of trying, the Alpha of Pack Yukon and his wife had finally given birth to a pup. As happy as the Alpha would have been to have either a...
A Hero Ends With You
Sean lays in bed, waiting for his alarm clock to sound off, shrieking at him that it's time to wake up, head to school, do the same kind of work he does every day, get teased and bullied and come home. Looking over at the same clock that'll remind...
All Grown Up
Aleu runs past her father, sobbing and pouting, heading to the bow of the beached ship where Balto had been hiding out most of his life. Balto chases after her, trying to get a word in edgewise. "You just don't understand! I don't _want_ to be...
Caged
The music that boomed throughout the club was just what he needed to bring up his spirits. Toshubi took off his black vest, revealing a settled wound, a scar, diagonally across the middle of his back. He felt slightly embarrassed by it, but cared not...
Do it for Mommy
Waiting for my usual doctor to enter the room, I sit on the examination table, holding my compact mirror before my deep, blue eyes. They're surrounded by freshly groomed white fur and my black stripes look just as well. I'm in the middle of grooming...
Cubsitting
The Pride Lands' heat and humidity left many lionesses in the pride unable to concentrate on their two simple tasks: hunting and mating. Though the weather had always been hot, today of all days seemed to be far worse. The watering holes were...
Animal Testing
Derek Ludwigson, a 24 year old Caucasian male struggling to make ends meet opens his apartment door after a long, stressful day at work. His job consisted of mostly sorting at a GoodWill just down the block near his apartment complex. Closing the...
A Pig in a Blanket
Daffy Duck storms through Bug's door, slamming it behind him. Angrily, he rushes to his armchair, sitting down and crossing his arms, with a loud, "hmph!" Bugs, ignoring him, sips at a mug of coffee, typing away on his laptop, a look of disinterest...
A New Friend
Awakening to the sound of a heavy gust of wind rustling the leaves overhead, Hammy the squirrel stirs, sitting up quickly with his eyes springing open. "What was that?!" he panics, watching as a small green leaf lands on his little nose, "Was it you?...
The Bet
"Mordecai! Rigby!" an angry voice calls from another room. The blue jay and raccoon are sitting on the sofa in the living room, playing their usual round of video games on their outdated console. "You two are falling back into your laziness!" the...
The Gungan Way
The palace of Naboo was fuller than ever with guests from all over the galaxy. Celebration was in the air as the natives of Naboo and guests cheered as the Battle of Naboo finally came to an end. Many of the Gungan people entered the large, marble...