Rosaida, known as the jewel of the valley, was a kingdom of middling size on the eastern border of Mastym. The nation was known for three things. First, its prosperous reserves of iron and gold that filled both its own coffers and the armories of its...
Fantasy, Fighting, Handholding, Hmofa, Medieval, Unicorn, Wyvern
Another week passed. My employees behaved themselves, and work came in at the normal pace. That Wednesday, I finished my state and federal tax forms and sent them in to the agency. I wasn't taking any chances with the IRS, those bastards will rob you...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
"Capodano? You mean like the guy on the news a couple years ago? The mobster?" It couldn't be true, I thought. It's gotta be some kind of coincidence.
Marcia folded her ears back and gave me a sheepish look. "Yeah, exactly like the guy on the...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
Snow fell outside as I woke up on Sunday morning. I went through my usual morning routine, brushing my teeth, taking a shower, and combing my hair. I didn't feel a hangover or anything from last night, so that was a relief. I turned on my TV to watch...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
With an old friendship repaired and a new one budding, I almost felt as happy as I did when I first got the Auto Shop off the ground. That good mood was infectious, and my employees all seemed to be in high spirits after they clocked in. Music blared...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
Leaving the facility took weight off my shoulders. As much as I appreciated seeing an old friend, that room was too cramped for my liking, and being in any prison is uncomfortable. I grabbed my keys from the guard on the way out and took in the fresh...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
A cold shower woke me up nice and early on Thursday to make sure everything was in order for my visit. The shirt fit better than I expected, although admittedly it was still a little snug around the waist. I picked out a red tie from my drawer,...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance
The next few days dragged on. For most of it, I buried myself in paperwork, making sure all of my revenues were accounted for so I didn't attract the attention of the taxman. On Tuesday, Eric, one of the mechanics at the shop, accidentally scratched...
Crime Drama, Rat, Romance