Spies in Their Midst | Chapters 20 - Conclusion
**Chapter 20** They'd awoken him at the crack of dawn and thrown a bag over his head. Orrin was not well-versed in laws, but he knew what such bags were used for. "To the gallows, then?" The guard unfastened his chain from the wall and laughed...
Spies in Their Midst | Chapters 16-19
**Chapter 16** Orrin returned to Trivus, who looked just as worried as he himself had been before the temporary excuse. "Did you find him?" "I'm afraid not." Orrin shrugged, fighting the contagious worry. "But I haven't got him bound by anything. He...
Spies in Their Midst | Chapters 11-15
**Chapter 11** As they slunk through the palace corridors, an idea struck Orrin. "We should change into our finery. That hotel has some very high standards for perspective patrons. They won't let us within a mile of the place dressed like...
Spies in Their Midst | Chapters 6-10
**Chapter 6** He awoke alone in his kingly bed. Tim's scent still lingered, but it was weak. The squirrel had no doubt left many hours ago. As if possessed of some extra sixth sense, Werill entered the room some moments later with a tray of apple...
Spies in Their Midst | Chapters 1-5
_Hey guys!_ _So, remember that free version of 'Spies' I had promised? Bing! Here it is! I'll keep posting 5-chapter chunks once per day until it's up. Enjoy!_ _What's a free version? Well, it doesn't have art by the very talented Quel, for one....
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 24
I hear the rain before I feel it; the quiet rustling sound calms me and makes me think I'm still dreaming. I open my eyes slowly; they hardly have time to focus before misting over again with tears. What happened wasn't a dream; I tore the only person...
The Comeback Kid
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story, characters and setting are copyright © 2011 Alflor Aalto. * * * It feels weird to be back in Delport. All the new constructions I drive by remind me of just how long I've been gone. Other buildings, buildings that...
STASIS
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story, characters and setting are copyright © 2011 Alflor Aalto. * * * The maiden voyage of the Comet-6 marked the beginning of a new era in commercial space travel. The ship's warp-modulated propulsion system, combined with the...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 21
Slowly, Arden padded over to the sinks and picked up the phone. It was a similar model to his, so he found his way around it with ease. Without any more hesitation, he opened up the call history; what he saw caused him to gasp and almost drop the...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 16
The next morning, Arden awoke from a night of dreamless sleep. He was still no closer to making his decision and the deadline for the response was approaching very quickly. His only solution was to square things off with Mark. As they walked to...
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 28
Chris whips around when he hears my voice. His ears fold down and he looks like he's ready to make a dash for the exit. "Mark, listen-" He composes himself somewhat and smiles. I remember that smile - the smile he encouraged me with, the smile he...