Desert Rain
The unfamiliar sight of the gloomy clouds herded many felines into the streets; the absence of the burning sun was such a rarity that it was almost an ordeal. Blistering winds were replaced with a brisk breeze as the storm grew over the sands of the...
Good Morning
Warmth swept over the building, golden rays of dawn sending the sandstone glittering in the early morning light. The chilly air of the desert night was slow to fade away, still clinging to those who milled about. Being one of the taller buildings, the...
The Oriscion Tree
Life was rarely simple, though those who lived in the sizable town at the base of the mountain rarely found themselves with many troubles. Far from the larger towns that could be found tucked around other valleys in the mountain range, Lightmount was...
Nooks & Crannies
It was the book's fault. That slim blue-bound book with laced filigree edges was a deceiving temptress disguised as a quick read. The problem with working in a bookstore was that there are so many interesting titles to read that often those fond of the...
Heat Wave
It was hot; Granted it was always hot in the desert, though the arid dry heat was preferred to the wet humidity that she’d heard about in the more tropical areas. Regardless of that, it was still hot and she was still miserable. It was all too easy to...