The First
## > The First > > > By Evan Drake > > > © 2019, Evan Drake, All Rights Reserved Roame leaned over the toilet bowl and retched, the contents of his stomach burning his throat and leaving the sickening taste of bile on his tongue. The smell...
Letters
7/21/1950 Dear Mom, I am sorry it took so long to write to you. I meant to write to you after training, but as soon as that was done, we were deployed. Things have calmed down enough that I can finally put pen to paper. You probably want to know how...
Gentlemen's dispute
The stunning evening in the palace had gathered all kinds of guests. Almost all the knights of the kingdom were present, Viscount Nelson, Duke Arthur, Baron William among others. But the dance between delicate brocades and exquisite wines, a dark plot...
Singing my heart out
I took a deep breath. The influx of air in my lungs helped to assuage my nerves. Behind me, I could hear the restless beating of my tail on my pants, the quiet murmurs of the crowd waiting behind the door. I pushed the air out with a controlled huff,...
Scars of Yesterday
## > Scars of Yesterday > > > By Evan Drake > > > © 2020, Evan Drake, All Rights Reserved The blood-red sun sat high in the cloudy sky, only granting the occasional peek through the small gaps in the cover overhead. It had been cloudy for weeks...
Late
I stood in front of the wooden door for a few minutes, holding my phone in one hand, its cracked screen a lifeless black. For the nth time, I try to turn it on, the screen flashing white and red twice before it died with a soft beep. I whispered a...
The Good Neighbor
> The Good Neighbor > By Evan Drake Sherry let out a long tired sigh as she fell onto the sofa. A sharp pain shot up her backside from landing on her tail at an awkward angle. She pulled the scaled appendage from underneath her body and rubbed it to...
Colored Pencils and Sketches - Writing Prompt
**Colored Pencils and Sketches** The dining car rocked as Arthur was directed to his assigned table. The lion set his supply bag beside him in the booth. Gas lamps flickered over the oak table and padded booths. The light played over the face of...
Forward
There was something to be said about how fast a day can go bad. I had been sleeping on my bed, sheets wound tightly around me, keeping me warmth while the AC kept the room cold. Then, my sister had barged inside my room way too early in the morning....
A Night of Regrets
I watched my friend pace around the room like a caged beast. His brown fur was unkempt, wild and ragged. Lupine ears flicking a thousand times per minute, moving with every sound that came their way. His fluffy tail curling around his leg. Growls,...
Skipping Town
"You'll tell her I said goodbye, okay?" "Yes." "And if they ask for me?" "I'll tell them we never spoke." "Okay. Thanks, mom. Take care of yourself." "I will. Don't come back." _Beep._ James clutched the phone to his ear, just listening to the...
Cold Principles
> Cold Principles > > > By Evan Drake > > > © 2019, Evan Drake, All Rights Reserved _Day of the execution._ Nebran took a deep breath. Every muscle relaxed as his blood surged oxygen through his body, but the tension quickly returned. The room...