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...
Made to Order
**Made to Order by Quixerotic** William waited in Lydia's office attempting to suppress his impatience. He didn't think Mr. Vasquez would be irritated if Lydia kept him occupied with something necessary, but sitting around waiting didn't seem...
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 Hee-Haw Club
"Look, the tickets weren't cheap," Felix said. He and Chris sat at a small cafe table sipping blueberry vodka mixed with sweat tea. "Believe me, I'd much rather have had the $250 back, but she insisted on coming with us." His friend nearly choked...
The Wish Stone
Anna smiled as pleasantly as she could as she took the cup. Everything was a competition, even the pleasantness of a smile. She sat straighter in her chair to balance the cup and dish. Looking around the room, she once again affirmed to herself that...
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...