Once And For All
"Just once..." I whispered, scarcely believing that I was considering it. But I could scarcely believe what I had already experienced, the life I had already committed myself to. I was among the slave class, and I accepted that much without question....
00-Jonah
_"Our scene opens in a dim bar. Orange lights low, the beat soft and steady. And bring in the cello..."_ A gray mouse, his coat patched as if in testament to his life on the road, gestured to the musicians behind him, and the music swelled. It was a...
Sexual Predator
I suppose it shouldn't have surprised me. She had me by the balls from the moment I walked in that door. It wasn't long until I walked back out that door, either, closely following that beautiful ass of hers, with my self-respect trailing far, far...
Unwanted
"He keeps using this... fruity shampoo. It's... distracting. If you know what I mean." The grizzly paused, clearly feeling his description of the situation was inadequate. The other bear cocked an eyebrow. "Fruity? Distracting? You mean he's a...
Pet Vignettes
I still felt uncertain about our walks. I felt their eyes on me--disbelief in some, and others recognition, but all with scorn. And I understood their objection. Society was already confused about how to view us, and it didn't help when some of us went...
Tell Me
I was hurrying towards the door, eager to put the day's work behind me, when I heard one of my assistants call out. With my paw on the doorknob, I sighed, resuming my business face for a few more moments. I turned around, glaring down at my...
Tattooed Love Boys
The mid-twenties pummeled me, literally and figuratively. I got out with my share of scars, but maybe more than my share of learning from it. Mostly what I learned was compassion. For that I can't say that the period was a total waste. I had myself in...
Territory
It was autumn, and a chill wind rushed through the hills, scattering dust over the fallen leaves, and leaves over the rocks, and all of them crackled as a tired red fox trotted a careful path along the jagged ground. The loose limestone slipped under...
Coyote
Some folks see their lives pass as a series of empty mugs. Every night they spend with one alone, staring a hole into the bottom and watching the beer drain out. Leastways that's how it seems to them, and sure enough, every night the glass empties, and...
Feeder
I led the way, my Master following down the wide hallway, with the doctor by his side. I glanced left and right, the transparent walls on either side giving me a good view of the creatures held within. There were labels for each one, with stats and...
The Horse
Kevin grunted slightly as he vaulted the fence, tapping the top board with two fingers to steady himself slightly for the landing. It was dark, but fortunately the ground underneath him was level, so he landed on both feet and jogged away from the...
The Gryphon
Laura could tell that her boyfriend was up to something. She liked surprises, but she didn't mind that he let this one slip. It was so adorable how bad he was at hiding things from her. He really was such a novice. An encouragingly dirty mind for his...