A New Form, A New Life.
(Just a small preface. I lost a bet and had to write this.) The scent of last night's rainfall lingered in Tanner's nose as he walked down the forest path. Fallen branches and leaves littered his path, tossed from their trees and bushes by the winds...
Take a Dip
Take a Dip "Alex, you're feeding the river otters today." Mr. Williams said, looking me directly in the eyes. I groaned. Not again. "Really? You know I don't like feeding them. Sure, they're cute and all, but they just stop and stare at me when...
The Full Moon's Glow
It was late at night. A heat wave had swept through the city; one of the hottest on record. You were unable to sleep, left tossing and turning in your bed for hours. You had to do something to cool off. As quiet as a mouse you slip out of bed,...
Otters are Made for Water
Otters are Made for The Water Otters are made for the water; it's just one of those things that everyone knows and accepts. Our paws are webbed, our fur repels water, and our feet are basically flippers. We've even got this weird inner eyelid to...
Interview with a Lycan
“Welcome Mr. Manning. Can I call you that?” The man in the vest asked, directing his interviewee to the recliner across from him. Gavin settled into the recliner, crossing his legs over each other. It was strange to not have his tail out for once, but...
Take Good Care of Him
Daniel had had a terrible, horrible, utterly exhausting day. A day where it seemed like everyone was out to get you, and the universe just didn't care. A day where it felt like no matter what you did, something was going to go wrong, and it was all...
Unintended Consequences
Cain finished the circle with a final stroke of the chalk. The wide, sweeping lines of the outer containment circle were filled with twisting patterns; each one overlapping the others to form a complex net of arcane glyphs and power. He stepped back...
Protein Powder
**Protein Powder** Talcott had been excited to try out the new protein powder he had just purchased. His buddy at the gym, a wolf named Keith, had recommended to him. "Bro, you've got to try this stuff. The effects are insane!" He'd said, looking...
Down to the Boardwalk (Part 1 of 2)
**Down to the Boardwalk (Part 1 of 2)** Our first semester had gone well. Aaron and I had passed our exams with flying colors, so to speak. His project for engineering -the auto-drummer- had been well received, Professor Hopkins (also my swim team...
The New Hire
The New Hire Paul walked up to the gate of the zoo, excited for his first day on the job. Fresh out of high school, he'd excitedly applied for the job just a few weeks earlier, not expecting to get a response so quickly. The head zookeeper -an...
Fair Date
The Nevada State fair was one of the biggest outdoors events of the year. Since 1874 it had been held in Carson City, sprawling across the desert grounds. With good food, attractions, music, and entertainment, it was the perfect place for a date...
The Coyote's Ring
The Coyote's Ring The shop was located near an old theater, nestled near the back of main street. It's old wooden sign hung above the door, swinging lazily in the early autumn wind. Dust covered windows kept her from seeing more than a few feet...