Stories

Buried Sins

The dust really is the worst part, Dustin thought, smiling bitterly at the irony despite himself. He adjusted his helmet. The built-in flashlight atop it wavered, throwing shadows across the paved …


Ruined Chances

“Tell me again about these strange Pokémon forms.” The coffee arrived just then, and for a minute both ladies forgot about the request. Selene’s was black with only a hint of cream, Kris’ with steamed …


Companion

“We really should’ve borrowed the chariots from Athena before trekking up here,” Apollo remarked as he and his sister scaled Mt. Press by foot. Though the weather allowed for a pleasant trek this time …


Different

FOUR YEARS AGO Fourteen-year-old Oliver was mannerly, mischievous, and mute as a mountain. As a toddler, his parents hoped he would start talking when he felt comfortable, but Oliver simply never did. …


Thunderstorms And Decisions

Zarivar Town had not experienced a day of such beauty in nearly a month. Winter was winding down, a slow crawl to the inevitability of spring, but it had decided to go out with a bang. It had rained …


Home

This is such a quaint little town, Professor Marina Arbutus thought as she walked through the main street. I wonder what the Champion of a region would want from such a quiet place. Her hair, blue as …