Captain on the Bridge
It was Night Shift, and once again, Aric found himself sitting behind the main Operations console of the bridge. The young cougar had found it funny that there were called "Day" and "Night" shifts considering there were no distinction between night and...
An Unexpected Plot Twist
Icy cold rain poured from the heavens in the earnest, soaking him to bone. His fingers felt stiff and were beginning to numb around his gun, but he didn't care. He had a task to finish, and he was so close... too close to his goal to back out...
Fratenizing the Client
Union City North Station was practically bustling with activity. Hundreds of passengers from across the country arrived and departed the capital virtually every day of the week. The hustle and bustle of the train station was quite the sight for Caden...
A Den of White and Gold
"You sure I'm not under-dressed, Chris?" Gavin voiced somewhat worriedly, tugging the loose strings on his shirt, drawing them apart. It took the young Growlithe a few seconds before he realized what he was doing and quickly folded his arms over his...
Of Old Acquaintances
As a private investigator, John Blacksad was never the type to indulge in his drinks. Sure, he enjoyed the occasional whiskey or tequila with his friends, but the cat preferred to keep a clear mind at all times, especially if he's working. A...
Circles (Un)Broken - Ch. 1 : Anton
CIRCLES (UN)BROKEN I. ANTON * * * The Saguaro's Hip. One of the finest saloons in the town of Echo, or this side of the southwestern states, as the proprietress, one Madam Dora, would claim. Indeed, The Hip (as locals called it), was among...
Mercurius Express — Prologue
The villa of Colonel Achilles Graves was in an unusual state of uproar. At least a dozen members of the Anatolian police were spread around the villa's front porch with their automobiles parked all over the snow covered yard. The officers, thickly...
Mercurius Express — Chapter 2
As the conductor was beginning to do his rounds, Cross decided that he could do with a bit of unpacking while he waited for the conductor. The same thought seemed to had crossed over the colonel's mind as the panther was already opening one of his...
The Mercurius Express — Chapter 3
It would appear that Graves hadn't left his compartment since breakfast, according to conductor Dupont when Leon went to ask. After thanking the Malinois, the cougar went towards compartment number 7 and rapped on the door. "Who is it?" Came the...
The Mercurius Express — Chapter 1
"I _really_cannot thank you enough for your help, Mr. Cross... I am forever in your debt." Leon Cross waved his mechanical paw dismissively at the black panther who was dressed up to the neck in stiff, military coat. "Really, it was nothing,...
Avonture Cruises — Chapter 2. Splash Party
Loud, lively music that was playing outside reverberated against the glass wall panels as we stood emerged to the elevator lobby on Deck 13. 'It would seem the party has already started.' I mused while Dan eagerly lead me through the sliding glass...
The Mercurius Express — Chapter 2
Leon did not immediately head to the saloon car as soon as he finished his latte. Instead, he went back to his compartment to seek a small moment of peace and quiet. The conversation heavy atmosphere for the past few hours was getting a bit too much...