To Learn a Lesson Part 9: Repression
Virgil continued until he felt Ryan start to struggle. He slowly pulled the lion away; both their faces were flushed with such intensity that it was visible even through Ryan's thick mane. "W--w-wh...!?" was all Ryan was able to stutter. Virgil placed...
To Learn a Lesson Part 8: The Confession
Virgil walked hurriedly down the sidewalk. Many different emotions running through his mind. Anger, sorrow, and strange feelings of guilt and desire that he just couldn't shake. He gently rubbed the outside of Ryan's pocket and felt the tiny lion...
To Learn a Lesson Part 7: The Division
Students filtered out of the school as the final bell rang. They headed for their cars, the buses, or for those who lived close enough, the sidewalks. The town was fairly large but was made out as if it were small. Tree-lined streets, brick city hall...
To Learn a Lesson Part 6: A Little Payback
"Virgil, who did this to you!?" asked Tim with fire in his eyes as looked at the swollen face of his closest friend. "I'm not going to tell you." Virgil calmly replied as he fed Ryan a few scraps from his lunch-tray. "And why not?" "Because if I...
To Learn a Lesson Part 5: Guilt
Virgil slipped on his clothes: a T-shirt and a pair of skinny-legged jeans before scooping Ryan up off the desk and putting him in his shirt pocket. Ryan, just like the day before was very comfortable in the pocket and had to fight to stay awake....
To Learn a Lesson Part 4: Acceptance
For the first time in his life, Ryan wished he'd listened to his parents more. If he had, they probably wouldn't be used to him staying out all night; meaning they would've already called the police and went out looking. Maybe, if he listened to them,...
To Learn a Lesson Part 3: The Great Escape
"Well?" asked Virgil, his lightly flushed face looking down at the lion expectantly, "I think it'll be much more comfortable with me then in a fishbowl." Ryan's jaw dropped. This was quite the unexpected turn of events. But, perhaps it provided the...
To Learn a Lesson Part 2: Home Sweet Home
Virgil stood on his doorstep and fumbled around with his keys until he found the one for his house. He didn't understand why his dad insisted on locking the doors during the day when everyone was home. Maybe it was because he was a mouse too, their...
To Learn a Lesson Part 1: Crossing the Line
When Ryan walked across the school courtyard he was always the center of attention. The 7'6" Lion-morph received seductive looks from cheerleaders, admiring looks from his fans and teammates, and of course, fearful looks from the select few he decided...
Shrinkwave (2010)
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP! Stanley groaned as he was jolted awake by the sound of his blaring alarm clock. "Monday morning already..." he muttered reaching out to hit the switch that would stop the unbearable noise. The young deer buck forced himself up...
Those Who Dare to Cross (2010)
It was still early in the morning when I awoke to the smell of cooking meat over the small campfire outside my tent. It was still cool and the hot desert sun had not yet risen over the dunes, this was my favorite part of the day. "Donkor, Breakfast...
Lab Rats (2010)
I woke up in a daze. The scientists had come earlier then usual, I suppose it had to do with the recent discovery they had been jabbering about. They talked for a little while about the usual fair: "How are the kids?", "You still up for that sushi...