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....
The Mystic Sands | Chapter 3
Mystified, Edwin padded over for a closer look. The gilded surface that surrounded one of the keyholes bore several deep gashes. "Is that what I think it is?" "If you think it's the mark of someone who is utterly lousy with a pick, then yes." Robert...
The Mystic Sands | Chapter 2
"A pendant in the shape of intestines?" Robert elevated an eyebrow. "At least that's what my endless nights with an anatomy textbook recall. Those ridges and the coiling, they're unmistakable." "I-" Edwin remembered his anatomy by heart, but-...
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 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 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 25
Several days pass, and my dad stays by my side the entire time; nobody else comes to visit... not that I expect anyone to. It's the morning of what I estimate to be my last day here; as promised, Sally comes in to discharge me. She helps me into a...
Stories From Elton High | Chapter 23
**~WINTER~** Johnny Depp is my absolute favorite actor. I love him not only because he's gorgeous, but because, unlike most actors with his looks, he can actually act. After a fantastic night with Arden, going to see _The Tourist_ was just the icing...