Life is Just a Storm. Chapter 33- One Way to Look
Thirty-Three. One Way to Look. Lukan found himself thinking of every last word that he said to Klaus the day of the massive snowstorm. That was all he could think of. He did not care about the storm itself. Not when the power cut off. Not when it...
Life is Just a Storm. Chapter 34- Silver River
Thirty-Four. Silver River Moving boxes littered the living room. Papers and bubble wrap accompanied the disorganized mess as the raccoons began to disassemble the lives they had known for the entirety of Lukan's adolescence. February the 24th was...
Life is Just a Storm- Chapter 35- Prevention
Thirty-Five. Prevention Lukan's closure with his final day at work was nowhere near as heavy as it was with Platt. All his bosses just told him how they were going to miss him and that he would be welcome to come back, and nothing more than that....
Winter's Gallows- Chapter Five- The Story
Klaus' eyes widened the second Lukan's lips touched his. But he did not object. He only let the raccoon kiss him on the lips as he hugged him. Lukan held the kiss, not daring in going too deep for several seconds. And in those seconds, it felt like...
Winter's Gallows- Chapter Four- The Truth
Unfortunately, Lukan was not able to find Klaus again by the time his lunch was over and spent the rest of his shift wondering how Klaus' initial interview went with the managers. He knew Klaus just marched right into the wrong part of the backroom, so...
Winter's Gallows Chapter Three- The Crisis
When Klaus showed up at the apartment complex just as he promised he would, Lukan had to let his mom know he was out, so he left her a note telling her he'd plan to be home again same time he had gotten home last night. He strode down the stairs...
Winter's Gallows- Chapter Two- The Haunting
Lukan found himself in the midst of a dark room with no lights. Perpetual darkness surrounded him as the familiar tone hit him in the chest. His heart pounded. No. Not again! There was a rustling sound coming from behind him. There was a familiar voice...
Winter's Gallows- Chapter One- The Change
"In the icy clutches of a cold winter, not a soul dares to wander outside into the violent atmosphere surrounding their safe havens. Even the most well prepared and skilled could never withstand the true fury of nature itself. Nature will always win in...
Life is Just a Storm- Chapter 3- Wavering Mind
November. The symbolically christened Autumn, Phase Two began with an icy wind knocking and rattling against Lukan's bedroom window. The otter had decided to stay the night over and was unusually happy to be sleeping on the floor next to Lukan's bed....
Life is Just a Storm- Chapter 2- Decision's Echo
It has been a few days since Lukan had first met the enigmatic and quite the intriguing otter in the park. And in those days that passed, Lukan was completely unable to chase him out of his mind. No matter what he tried to focus on, there he was. His...
Life is Just a Storm. Chapter One. Autumnal Catalyst
Being surrounded by gentle breezes of an autumnal evening calmed Lukan Benka. It comforted him. Made him feel safe. The cool air chilled his senses. Refreshed him. Made him feel at peace. Gave him tranquility. Could even say it made him happy. The cool...
Life is Just a Storm- Chapter 8- Enigmatic Request
"I got it! I got the job!" came the sudden exclamation from the familiar and beautiful voice that Lukan had always enjoyed hearing. Klaus came running right at Lukan, just as the procyon was finishing yet another annoying day at work. Eira was back to...