The Massage
Entering the grooming room, I find myself alone. I lay my towel out across the bed and take off my shirt. As I start browsing through the various oils, conditioners, and even some candles, Megai comes in. Upon seeing me, she puts her hands to her...
Sada's First Heat
As I sit in my office reading, Sada quietly comes in and sits on my lap. I set the tablet down and lean back, reclining my chair, pulling her back with me. She purrs and relaxes onto me. "To what, do I owe this distraction?" She takes my hand and...
The Rabbit and the Tiger
The mountain cottontail makes his way up the steep, snow covered path. It's not winter, but it's always cold up this far up. He'll soon make the plateau, and then, his destination. He wears a long coat knitted from shed husky fur, and over that a...
End of Arcanon.
Cayla sits at the desk, reviewing some notes from the nano-genetics group. Having just been promoted, she now oversees the cryogenics group, and is awaiting the replacements for the four staff members that are being transferred out. A woman walks over...
The Merrin, part 1.
Sitting in the empty, dimly lit mess hall, Keylan plays at his food. He's not really hungry, he never is, his AI keeps him fed at all times. That's not so much by necessity, but by choice, Keylan's job usually keeps him overly occupied. Being the...
Leilani, of Arcania?
The brown otteress walks out onto the beach. She smiles. The sun is setting. Time to dive. Her name is Leilani, and she'd originally come up here to help teach the dolphin people how to use the resources of the lake. Now, she's back to doing what she...
The Mouse and the Dragon
The homeless mouse walks down the darkened, deserted road. His staff sweeps the road in front of him, searching for tripping hazards. Through the trees, he hears thunder roll in. A storm is coming. He'll need to find shelter. Having traveled this...
Effects of Moonstorm
The night of First Moonstorm is here, and we are all staying up to watch it. Larrah had told me that this one starts the New Year, and is usually the best. Arru also stated that the event can sometimes change one's life, if watched in the right...
A Fallen Bird
Hearing a loud commotion outside, the snow leopard chakat slides out of bed.. Still in bed, one of his mates stirs. "Tyrin, what was that?" she sleepily asks. "I don't know, but I want you and Sessa to go back to the harem, just in case." She nods,...
Losing Sight 1
The red panda comes out of the deed's office and looks around. There aren't any houses available, and the one he was promised still hasn't been vacated, and from the looks of it, may never be. Now, he needs to figure out where he and his companions...
The Merrin, part 29
With another drop in outside temperature, they've decided they can't wait any longer. As Avy cleans the bed again, Key heads outside to check the wind generators. It's too cold for him to walk to the com shelter, so he can't check on that anymore. Not...
Roen's Tale, Prologue
As I make my way through the village, I watch the guards break up yet another fight. I hate this village...no, not the village, the wolves. If I wasn't one of the best scouts here, I'd leave, and I know my mate would come with me. My mate...Railu, such...