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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
A Big Advantage
**A Big Advantage** The keep's corridors were a hive of activity as Samuel and Erik made their way down from his rooms and to the large training field set to the back of the castle. Rumor was it that a foreign dignitary was on their way from the...
Too Defensive
Too Defensive Samuel's arm buckled as the steel blade slammed down. He raised his own sword up to block, pivoting to the side to avoid the attack. His opponent backed up slightly and charged forward. The light of the early morning sun caught the...
What Talents You Have
What Talents You Have The door to Samuel's rooms was small, and unadorned. A plain piece of wood, with a simple iron handle and lock. It served its purpose well enough, keeping unwanted visitors out and giving Samuel his much-needed privacy. The...