The Coffin: Part 8
Marcus took each step of the steep spiral staircase at a rapid pace. The weight of Nimbus on his back actually aided his speed, counterbalancing him during his swift descent. His eyes itched, and his heart was beating faster than normal. He should've...
The Coffin: Part 7
Marcus only vaguely remembered returning to Astari's prison. It was mostly a sense of profound exhaustion than physical pain. His haze was punctuated by the shattering of crystal, a warm blue glow, and a sense of soothing respite. The wolf took his...
Desert Wind: 1.2
Within the embrace of clear water, Knoll contemplated his situation. What most preoccupied him was this new environment. He was currently confined to small, single room. It was nicer than any single space Knoll had ever stayed in. But in a way it was...
Desert Wind: 1.1
Desert Wind: Prologue "Get in there, you!" Knoll tumbled into his cell, sent sprawling from the kick of the avian guard who was escorting him through the dusty passages of The Warrens, Kalibane's massive subterranean jail. Knoll groaned as he picked...
The Coffin: Part 5
With a heavy pant, Marcus crossed the threshold of the mountainous spiral staircase and into the brightly lit treasure room. "I... I -_heh - heh_- I did it... I got -_pant_- I got... got the seal..." His voice was strained, half delirious with...
Trapped in a Box
I liked an empty house. Parents at work, brothers gone. No one breathing down my neck. Of course, that killed my productivity. I should have be looking for grad school options, internships, or something more productive than hashing out Abyss mode on...
First Train Home
You always remember your first. I mean, you're supposed to, right? Everyone has a story about their first, and it's always really good or really bad. They can be those sweet puppy-love kind of things or war stories that are great around a cold beer. A...
The Coffin: Part 6
Marcus awoke, stiff and weary as if he hadn't slept at all. Groaning a little, he clenched his eyes shut, wishing he had somewhere more comfortable to sleep than a pile of gold. "You look awful," rumbled a deep, melodic voice from above him. "Well...
Keeping Secrets
Eli had his face in his locker, incoherently growling. He wasn't sure what they had tipped through the slots at the top, but it didn't smell pretty. Smelled like rancid meat. He lit a spark on his finger, lighting up the dark recesses of his locker...
All Things In Order
Soren was late. He had a hard time getting moving this morning, and there was an accident on the way to work. He attempted to walk surreptitiously past Harold's office, but being surreptitious was difficult for a fox who was 6'7'' and covered in...
For You
Eli sat down in Soren's little blue car, a smile on his face. He pulled the driver into a kiss. Eli ran a hand across Soren's face, tasting the ghost of cinnamon gum that Soren liked to chew. They broke apart, Eli punctuating the kiss with a little...
Old Faces
Soren and Eli were on the couch, lounging after a rather long Wednesday. Soren had his nose in a scientific journal while Eli lay on his silver lap, a PSP in his hands. He was running through Persona 3 again. Soren had his music out on his computer,...