Into the Fold(s)
Bodies gave off a message. In and of themselves. Many a time did the unassuming species go underestimated, taken for what a first glance blazons them to be. When they were pushed enough, they erupted--there being less room to stew in ennui, then...
Solehunde
Well, he'd make this quick, at least. "Hey, easy there! We're cool!" Rich words, fresh from the mouth of a blue hedgehog, taking a quick step towards you as you cowered under him, motionless. Not by choice. Some sort of energy pulsed in the...
Public A-Chris-ist-Shins
Today was a slow day. Some would have abhorred such days. Stirred by impatience to stir the slowing passage of time into something, anything more active. Jumping at whatever interrupted what they saw as a dull occasion: turning what would...
Every Breaking Waive
Over the yawning jaws of the mountain range, an endless howling song rose. The mountains themselves appeared to encompass the whole world; through them, around them, rising above them, on went the haunting threnody. Conducted by the myriad fingers...
Breakfast in Bed
“Look, just think for a second. What are you living toward, just lying there?” “I’ll be living, at least.” “Some life.” He was tired. It was nothing unusual, given the life he led. Or, in a sense, the life he was led by. He very...
That Shrinking Feeling
There it was. Radiant. Reassuring. Overarching. The light of day. The prize that awaited beyond a veritable vertical gauntlet. Past the pain shouldered by clenched fists and gritted teeth alone. The trials of taking each step over ground that...
Rock Inside the Croc
After hours. That spell that was cast when the doors closed. The smiling faces of the stars, plastered on posters, vending machines and wallpaper alike, were now the ones keeping watch in lieu of their walking, talking counterparts. Only the most...
Godly Glaze
“Aww, thanks, Rei!” Chris ran a hand through his spiky hair, leaning back across his couch as he voiced his gratitude and surprise. Thoughts of the near future festivities and those involved made him smile. That the celebration would start off closer...
Brace Yourselves
To so many, the Mystic Ruins were a place of utter tranquility. The domineering cliffsides overlooking the natural vista, giving way to lush jungle enfolding the ancient shrines. The ruins themselves, untouched for so long by no other hands than...
Off-Road Rage
First impressions are important. Beyond the boundaries of conversation, they can take a more physical form. This can be more true for some parties than others. Before the first words are shared, if even that–whether for those regarded with less respect...
Dead Ahead
Dead at his hands. Or, rather, his feet. That was the truth that pounded at Anna’s temples, even as the vice of her Master’s toes squeezed and ground it further into her thoughts. It couldn’t be questioned. It couldn’t be stopped. Her...
Rei-son Enough to Kwa-pitulate
Leaning against the wall, feeling the cold edges of bricks scraping his hand, Kwa tried to dredge up any kind of alertness and awareness he could muster from the grounding chill of it. He was just starting to head home. Was about to slip on the...