The floor of the werewolves’ basement had been cleared, everything shoved to one side to create a large central area. In the space a circle was drawn as large as possible in chalk, filled with markings and runes that shimmered gently in a way that hurt the eyes to look at. Cherry sat comfortably in …
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Prompt Short Story: Trance (Of Wings & Fur 10)
The werewolves were restless. They’d seen–and smelt–neither hide nor hair of the pixies since their retreat, and that was worrying. They had heard from Trina and Cherry, which was good–they’d driven the pixies off, wings furled in shame, and were on their way home. Alfonse in particular was unable to sit still. His hair and …
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Prompt Story – Choices (Of Wings & Fur 09)
Cobalt had reached the camp where those not on the squads had been resting. By now, everyone had returned, and she felt the eyes on her as she walked to her tent, refusing to turn and meet their gazes. Not until she was able to counter them. And to figure out how to do that, …
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Prompt Short Story: Remembering (Of Wings & Fur 08)
As soon as they were out of earshot of Cherry and Trina–the second in particular–Cobalt had given the order for her remaining squad to group up with the others, and to take them all back to the clan’s base. She walked alone through the forest as rain dripped down her neck from the leaves, thick …
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Prompt Short Story: Pushing Buttons (Of Wings & Fur 07)
CW: melee fighting with some blood & injury Trina and Cherry awoke to the screaming of a klaxon on the outskirts of their camp. Coming rapidly awake, Cherry dismissed the sound after noting which crystal it connected to, and joined Trina–already in wolf form–outside the tent. The last embers of the fire flickered softly in …
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Prompt Short Story: Phobias (Of Wings & Fur 06)
Content Warning: many snakes, snake bites, emotional abuse Trina finished laying the charms that concealed their campsite, and activated traps and alarms if someone or something encroached beyond the outer barrier. At tonight’s camp, Cherry was setting up their tent and preparing food. Fortunately the concealment was all-encompassing, so there was no danger in lighting …
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Prompt Short Story: Spirits (Of Wings & Fur 05)
Onson returned to the clan’s base, thoughtful and quiet. As their only necromancer, many of the laws and traditions that applied to others, did not apply to him, including the rule where an outgoing squad could not return until they had completed their mission. He needed time to think. This entire situation had gotten out …
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Prompt Story: Bones (Of Wings & Fur 04)
The mess was impossible to follow. Cobalt pulled her sword from one of the wolves sides and beat her wings, sending herself back and up from the fight. She was still outside, and the air–lacking the stench of wolf–was refreshing. She narrowed her eyes, trying to take in the general state of things. Her people …
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Prompt Story: Making Plans (Of Wings & Fur 03)
As the pack settled into the safe house, half unpacking and half locking the place down with cameras, traps and sensors, Alfonse took one of the cars and drove away, promising to return as soon as he could. Trina and Cherry were ensconced in a panic room, guarded by two pack members at all times. …
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Prompt Short Story: Convoy (OF Wings & Fur 02)
It was Louie who woke Cherry & Trina, long after the sun had gone down and the moon, gibbous tonight, slithered between the stormclouds. It was going to rain, and rain hard. Trina’s first thought was that the rain would make the burial easier. Her second thought, catching up with the first, involved some swearing …
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