Stories

White Elephant Prompt Present Game #13

"You're not being sneaky. The little girl deserves the doll you saw her stare at, her eyes wide and her little palms clenched together under her chin. You'll just drop it off on their porch on Christmas Eve, just like Santa. You're about to sneak away, but..."

When dragonslayer Daegon and his squire Birten are sent on a run-of-the-mill dragonslaying quest, they aren't expecting anything too extreme. But a dangerous plan is afoot, and they're in for a lot more than they bargained for. Sure, they expected dragons. But dark magic, mysterious artifacts, and secretive organizations all come into play as they race against the clock to prevent the evil plan from unfolding.

In this sequel to The Alliance, Itumak is happy with his life. He has a mate he loves and a new ship of his own to work on. But his mate is not as happy.

Two years ago, Lian lost part of his soul. And while he has found another part in return, his heart still yearns for his lost love. Though he remains quiet to avoid hurting the neko who has given him his heart, the dragon can't hide his feelings forever.

Grant makes a visit to Best Buy and encounters someone who has the possibility of changing and improving his life. The only question is, will it work out?

This is an entry for 2021 Anthology #1, alternative topic: But Wait; There's More

A young man finds love twice

The caller ID let him know he shouldn’t answer the phone. He knew those numbers, and there was only one reason Trent would be calling him now, when he knew Sara was away.

A gentle tale of seduction with a twist.

Lucius Malfoy's thoughts on Severus Snape through the years.

Winter Maestri leads Peraza after his parents' suspicious and tragic death. Andyvion, a servant from the household of the new king of the neighboring land, leaves his home and his mates to warn Winter of a plot. Winter will do anything to keep himself and his land free, even take on a fake mate. But Hazeth Montcroix is a bit more than Winter expected and the fake mating may become real, no matter how Winter fights his feelings for Hazeth.

Keith likes being a life model - it pays well and it gives him time to think - but when a new artist joins one of the evening classes he works for, Keith cannot help but want to stare back. He is captivated by the handsome man who moulds clay with his one hand, and Keith wants to be moulded too.