Sold as Meat -female prey
My parents wept as they took me to the shop in my underwear, all I had in this world. Even though I was walking to my death, I was glad there were so few eyes upon me this early. We almost made it to the shop when one of my friends, a tiger, jogged...
Treating Her Right
Donna stood in line at the coffee shop, her arms folded, the toes of one foot tapping the floor in frustration. It wasn't because the line was slow (though that certainly wasn't helping.) No, she was annoyed because of what she was watching occur on...
Lifeline
Clara fumbled with the display on her smartphone, trying to input the right numbers. The pads on her fingers normally worked just fine, even on the tiny screen, but today they seemed altogether too large -- or maybe her hands were just shaking too...
Two for the Price of One
I "This could've been much worse," said Chloe, examining the small gash on her sister's shin. "Ah, you're making it worse," hissed Zoey. Chloe, the older of the two by about a year, was rifling through a pouch on her hip while holding Zoey's left...
First encounter
Reni swallowed nervously. That can't be what I just saw, can it? The small persian wondered. Adam had said all the predators at this party had agreed not to use it as easy hunting, that way everyone could have a good time! But from the second story...
No Swimming
**No Swimming** It was a hot day in Kalos, one of the hottest in recent memory for the poor Braixen. Her thick yellow and white fluffy fur, once her pride and joy, was now an inescapable coat that trapped the heat of the sweltering sun like...
Counseling
Mera hesitated. She had, of course, seen plenty of doors in her lifetime. But she had never seen one so intimidating. Not that it looked any different from most doors. A solid, rectangular wood affair, it nestled snugly in its frame as though it had...
Surprisingly Interested
Richard prowled through the city streets, looking for his dinner. Hunting was a bit different for Richard compared to other preds. Most predators had to be at least somewhat careful, lest they run into a prey -- or group of prey -- that they...
A Night Out
Therese stumbled with a slight gasp before grabbing the shoulder of her friend and managing to right herself. She grinned stupidly and let out a small giggle as she glimpsed the eyes of her friend. Ally rolled her eyes in response. The flamingo girl...
Fast Food
POCKET CITY - FAST FOOD .30-06 The sun slowly rose above the horizon and Eleanor shivered as she turned down the smallroad into the Saffron District. She pulled her hands into the sleeves of her thin jacket and shoved...
The Family Reunion
The frame of the car bounced and shook as Lindsay slowly guided the vehicle up the narrow mountain road. Lindsay had always been a city girl at heart, but she did like the idea of getting away from civilization for a while. There would be no cell...
Solipsism
Holly sat at the small diner table and smiled. The feline listened as Emily told stories about their youth together. As they recounted the "good old days," the days when they had no responsibilities or worries. They talked about the time that Emily had...