Conservation Efforts of an Embarrassed Goddess
Jonas moved slowly through the old house. At his age, he felt lucky to move at all. The winter winds caused his joints to ache. The weather had been bad since Christmas. Since it opened its eyes. He reached the first door, one that might lead to a...
The First Statue
The bridge looked like it would collapse from the weight of a flea, let alone two grown adults. Leigh examined the half rotten posts while Dennis waited nearby with growing frustration. So far, the weekend had not gone according to his hopes. He drove...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 14
Two months later, we gathered in a meadow near Annandale. Hundreds attended. The party outshone my birthday five times over. The greatest excitement of all came from the dozens of dragons in attendance. Most came in their human forms, but more than a...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 13
We ran into the house, leaving the doors open behind us. The lower hallway was empty and quiet. Langston led the way to the library. As we rounded a corner, Langston pulled back just in time to dodge the slash of a blade. The attacker came around the...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 12
The moonlight illuminated the countryside below. My body felt the strain of the past hours as Langston glided through the night. I wondered if people down below could spot the silhouette of the dragon moving across the night sky. From my position, I...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 11
The sound of footsteps woke me. The dark disoriented me, but I could feel Langston beside me. His breathing was slow and deep as he slept. The fire had died out and only the subtle glow of embers lit the room. I listened carefully, but could hear...
Crimson Milk: Cat Costumes
Jessie straightened her top as she walked up to her boss's front door. The tight fitting black tank top kept riding up her stomach, flashing her mid drift to the world. She hadn't expected to be invited to the Halloween party, but knew better than to...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 10
"Stay inside, I'll deal with this," Langston said. "The hell you will. I'm tired of being left behind." "Anna, please, now isn't the time." His spoke in a strained whisper as he looked out of the window. When he looked back at me, he knew I wouldn't...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 09
The day finally came. The house buzzed with excitement. The majority of the staff were traveling down to the town to help or to enjoy the fair for themselves. Father and I emerged from the house wearing our newly made outfits of light cotton. I...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 08
The remaining planning for the market day went smoothly, but both my aunt and father seemed more apprehensive about the whole thing. Marie told me of rumors of people being beaten, but claimed it was nothing new. She thought that the scandal lied in...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 07
I spent the rest of the evening in a wonderful daydream. Even Aunt Ethel complimented my mood. The bitter taste of reality seeped back in the next morning. I went down for breakfast as usual. Aunt Ethel was absent and when I took my seat, Stewart...
Milktec Industries Presents: Lookout Pointe
"Good evening friends and lovers, it's your old pal Frank, with you once again on All Hallows' Eve. I hope you're keeping warm out there and, more importantly, safe from all the ghouls and ghosts. Why on my way to the studio tonight, I passed a witch...