Stories From Elton High | Chapter 1
**~SUMMER~** Otters make great swimmers, and Arden was no exception. He'd been one of the top swimmers in the country ever since his freshman year at Elton High. Trouble was, he was as far from swimming or the water at that moment as he could...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 29
Arden rounds the corner, followed closely by Sam. Words die in his muzzle as he sees me. He freezes up again, but not before I do. All my plans to speak to him evaporate. What could I possibly say that will make up for what I've done? What could ever...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 2
The next morning, Arden saw Mark at the track again. The soccer team was just finishing practice when he entered the stadium. He thought about coming over to talk to Mark, but the more he thought about it, the more nervous he got. Mark's teammates...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 6
Arden expected his paws to feel heavy, but they were lighter than ever. He expected to turn around at least once to rethink his decision, but he kept marching forward. He walked slowly and leisurely; there was no reason to hurry. He found his parents...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 5
It seemed like only moments later that Arden's mom shook him awake. "We're gonna play Rebel Command 'til four in the morning!" Her voice was mocking and high-pitched. She completely ignored Arden's attempts at falling back asleep. "It's a good thing I...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 3
"Oh man." Mark drew back quickly and glanced at his watch. "I should go. My mom hates it when I'm late for curfew." The suddenness of the wolf's reaction robbed Arden of breath. He was so close he could practically feel Mark's muzzle touching his....
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 4
The boys walked home in silence. It wasn't because either of them felt awkward but because they were both afraid to let words ruin such a beautiful moment. Every once in a while, they would glance at one another and smile. Gone were the awkward,...
The Mystic Sands | Chapter 1
**Part I: The Find of a Lifetime** "Sold!" The auctioneer banged his gavel twice, casting the audience with a pleasant vulpine smile that showed just enough of his perfectly-straight teeth to imply a wealthy breeding. "For six-hundred Pounds to the...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 17
"My name is Arden." He had to hold on to the podium to keep his paws from shaking. "A little while back, I was presented with the opportunity to write an essay. I took it without looking into it much. All I heard then was 'Winner gets a fifty-thousand...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 13
"Mom, I'm home!" Arden walked in and slammed the front door. There was no response. He went into the kitchen, half-expecting to see his mother cooking dinner; the kitchen was empty. Just as worry was beginning to set in, his cell phone rang. The...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 12
**~FALL~** Mornings, something Arden really didn't have to deal with during the summer, were now back with a vengeance. His alarm clock went off at six; the young otter hit snooze with his paw and moved his other paw around the bed, searching for...
Streets of His City | Chapter 1
**"N** atier! Thank goodness you're safe!" King Rasdill ran up to his son and wrapped his arms around the young fox. Natier returned the hug, relieved to finally be home. He rested his head against his father's chest, more from being dead-tired than...