He was used to the cold, so the weather in Obresh was warmer than he cared for. He would strut around half naked, often only wearing a belt and loincloth, or just pants. His chest was always on full display, showing off the dark tattoos that covered his skin. They covered his back and wrapp...
2020-04-24 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Not long after the storm ends, my best friend comes to pick me up at the ranger’s station. She knew I went on the trip, but when she saw my ex at a cafe, she realized something was amiss. After getting...
2020-04-24 19:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post“He’s different, if it helps,” Asha replies, sitting down on the bed. “He doesn’t look like a doctor either, so maybe that’ll help even more. Come, now.” She wipes away your tears. “Don’t be afraid. I’ll stay with you, promise.” Her rabbit ears twitch, and she looks up as th...
2020-04-23 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Ever since I was little, animals have always hated me. I’m not sure if it’s something I do, or a smell I give off, but animals can’t stand me. Particularly wild animals, it seems. Dogs tolerate me,...
2020-04-23 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostI try to ignore his face, it bothers me. “Volkhard asked you to come here. Do you know why?”
“I owe him a bit,” he titters with anxiety. “I know that! Ha!” He huffs out then takes off his hat, smoothing back his hair. “He knows I’m good for it. I’m just having a hard time ...
2020-04-22 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
After what happened on the trip, you move in with Ilya at his place to help take care of him. He insists he will be OK, and you don’t need to stay, but you insist, after seeing what a struggle it is ju...
2020-04-22 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostTonight is no different, as I lead another batch of rats to the river beyond the woods. I despise how long it takes to get through the woods with the rats in tow. Playing the flute, walking in the woods at dark, all the while keeping the procession going is extremely hard work.
I sit by the...
2020-04-21 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Waking up on days off always feels a little strange. You’re used to hustling, making sure the doors to the shop open right on time. You’re not used to not having to rush, to be up and ready at the dr...
2020-04-21 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post“I think it will be a long engagement,” Naveen chuckled. “Just until we get used to it.” He took hold of my hands. “Once we’re comfortable, then we can discuss the wedding.”
“You sure?” My voice cracked. “It doesn’t bother you?”
“I’m very sure.” Naveen ki...
2020-04-20 21:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostI never expected to meet anyone like Naveen, I actually never expected to meet anyone willing to tolerate me. My anxiety can kind of be a lot, some people aren’t patient, others aren’t willing, but Naveen was both those things. I never wanted to be a burden on anyone, silly to think, I know, ...
2020-04-20 20:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
To preface as to why no special preview or rough draft was seen for this story, I was ready to abandon it. I wasn't happy with it and I'm still not completely. But in these times I decided to share...
2020-04-20 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostGoing along with the last post, I wanna put things to a vote! Let me hear what you want.
2020-04-20 00:21:10 +0000 UTC View PostI'm considering changing my tiers, or at least upping my $1 to $2 or simply creating a new tier altogether. But I don't want to upset anyone if I do this. I've been told I'm undercharging and that I am not doing myself any justice for how hard I work. I also found out I maybe make .50 off t...
2020-04-19 21:05:37 +0000 UTC View PostOne day, as I helped Naveen clean up after the kids had left, he had a strange expression on his face, almost troubled. He kept looking to me as if he wanted to ask something, then he would stop himself and look away. It was driving me crazy! I kept thinking worst possible scenarios in my head. W...
2020-04-18 21:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
For the last few weeks, you and your small team have been on the hunt for a supposedly new species of spider living in a remote part of Appalachia. You’ve been staying in an old hunting cabin that’s ...
2020-04-18 19:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostKaratcake is a wonderful artist and someone I've recently come to befriend. They recently did a picture of Dr. Heskel the vampire and are threatening to do more.
Find them on Twitter and donate to their 2020-04-18 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Ever since I was little, animals have always hated me. I’m not sure what it is, if it’s something I do, or a smell I put off, but animals can’t stand me. Particularly wild animals, it seems. Dogs tolerate me, cats are fine, hamsters ignore me, but if there are birds, racoons, or whatever, t...
2020-04-17 20:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Ever since the goose chase in the parking lot of his church, I’ve not been able to get Beleth off my mind. I know I should give up the game right away. He should be the farthest thing from my mind, and...
2020-04-17 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHis thick brows pinch together and he scowls. “These uniforms wick heat away! I’m boiling alright. Boiling alive.”
Luis then points to the counter. “You have people waiting.”
Novikov flenches and quickly comes up to the counter, he has pure white hair but thick black e...
2020-04-16 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Ever since I was little, I’ve felt different from my family. My ears are too big, or at least too long by elf standards. The points jut out from my hair, and it’s hard to hide them. I sometimes wear ...
2020-04-16 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Rada is a black widow, or so I have heard. In her long life she has had three husbands and three wives - six marriages total. Of those six marriages, all her spouses have died gruesomely. In The Hole it ...
2020-04-15 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostIlya stood out for his mop of bright orange hair, as well as his slightly pointed ears. He was handsome as well and quite popular back in college, but due to being partnered with you, he sort of took you as a thorn in his side. It took a long time for the two of you to mesh, but eventually, you b...
2020-04-14 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
There’s a place I always try to go, a place between my mind and my eyes. I’ve been visiting it since I was a kid, when things got too hellish at home. I would push myself into a little corner of my o...
2020-04-14 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThey stiffen and inch forward. “What for?”
“To study,” you say excitedly. “I mean, look at you! I’ve never seen anything like you in my entire life.”
They hiss loudly.
“Sorry, I just-” You try to collect all the thoughts and questions in your head. In all...
2020-04-13 21:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I gather my things in the dark, slowly moving around with my palm flat on the floor as I search for my things. I gather them up, placing them quietly into my bag so as not to rouse Bartholomew. I’m not...
2020-04-13 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAges ago they did perhaps one of my first ever fanarts of my Changeling Malachi. They recently redid the same fanart and both are amazing!
You can find them on Twitter and donate on 2020-04-13 02:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
She's done some really cute artwork for me in the past and she's so sweet and fun to work with.
You can get commissions from her on Twitter or contact her through her 2020-04-12 02:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
“I try to get you in your dreams for a reason!” He snaps. “It’s easier there.” He finishes buttoning up his shirt. “Here it’s-” He rubs the back of his neck. “It’s awkward in reality.”
I can’t help but laugh.
He cuts a glare at me. “Shut up! You come in here,...
2020-04-11 21:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The gate is pretty big. I won’t be able to climb it and jump over without breaking something, that’s for damn sure. I’m not strong enough to bend bars, no matter how much I may be able to tell myse...
2020-04-11 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostI jump to my feet and look around in a panic. My sister and all her friends are gone! They’ve left me there. I go over and pick up my clothes, quickly putting them back on. I hear things in the woods moving around so I gather sticks, hoping to build the fire back up to ward anything away.