The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 1
That Friday after school Larry rode with Plato to his home. The minotaur drove a white station wagon which had to be older than both of them combined, but the interior was pristine. It even had a stereo which allowed a connection to an MP3 player, and...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 4, Part 4
Larry willed himself not to be under the questions. She was a doctor, a psychologist, and there had to be a purpose to them, even if he couldn't see it. "Because they treat me like an equal." The doctor nodded. "Well, that's all the time we have." She...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 4, Part 3
"We'll be back in a half hour," Daniel said. "I'll make sure our house wrecking son behaves himself." Larry got out of the van and followed his mother inside one of the offices. The waiting room was spartan; the walls a cream color with pictures of...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 4
"Sorry I'm late, Mister Kimbrell," Larry said as he entered the classroom. He felt the weight of everyone's eyes as he approached his desk. "I had to really go to the bathroom." It was the truth, even if it wasn't all of the truth. Mister Kimbrell, a...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 5, Part 3
"I can't imagine that," Larry admitted. "They seen really nice, though." "I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world, even if they won't let me have a new car." Dinner was then announced, and after a slightly damp Max joined them at the dining...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 3
"You let him go first, Courtland," a soft voice replied. Once free of the foo dog's claws, Larry scrambled away to what he hoped was a safe distance. The minotaur from the hallway held Courtland's wrist in what must have been a painful angle, given...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 3, Part 2
"Oh, really?" said Sampson, smirking. "Which team is it?" "He's going to say basketball," Larry said. Osaze nodded. "The shrimpy one is correct." A sly grin began to form on his long, slender muzzle. "We basketball players are a...
Profiles: Chapter 4, Page 10
 Lee and Jessie collapsed on the sofa, still laughing. Granted, it was a bit mean of them to laugh at Eddie's...
The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 6, Part 1
With Saturday came another soccer game, and another victory for Larry and the rest of his team. "You kids are going to empty out my bank account with all these wins," said Larry's father. "Now who's hungry for some pizza?" The answer which roared out...
Heatless
 "Mother Russia, Mother Russia..." Ivan sang as he jogged down the sidewalk alongside Tank. He was dressed in his standard tanktop, shorts and baseball cap with the bill worn behind his head. Tank,...
Dating Advice for Shy Shires
It was a quiet night at the Pole, and Donner had just ordered a round of drinks for himself, his brother Blitzen, and their shire friend, Andre. "So, Andre," Blitzen said, grinning up at the black dappled horse, "what did you want to talk to us...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 21
Now Serving: My Dad the Ex-Con "Jail?" Venti and Earl said simultaneously. Sam nodded his head slowly. "I was hit with some bad times. I was broke and barely able to pay my rent. My only friend was in the bottom of a bottle, if you understand my...