Vacancies Elsewhere (Otherwise Untitled)

Story by Moriar on SoFurry

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#195 of Short Stories

The trio of travelers are not welcomed.


~ The door to the motel seemed nearly to fly free from its hinges as Jake broke out and into the parking lot at a dead run, the dragon brokering no account to property damages at the moment.

~ Across the length of the parking lot, the kobold had already started up the car's engine as the dragon called out, "There's no vacancies for us!", further explanations both unnecessary and interrupted by the arrival of a small spread of buckshot bouncing off of Jake's back.

~ The phoenix in the back seat kept down, futher encouraged to her hiding by the crack of a shotgun's blast.

Wake Up Alarm (Otherwise Untitled)

~ The deer came to with the brittle haze of hibernation heavy in her thoughts, the dull alarm tone of the travel sleep pod making a rhythmic request for her attention. With a bit of a shake, Catherine opened her eyes to take in the situation. ~ "Mains...

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Drop Off Point (Otherwise Untitled)

~ Under the haze of a moonless night, a dragon and kobold lingered outside of their car a short distance outside the fence line of the space port. After such a tiring journey, it was hard to be anxious even about the risky leg that followed. ~ "And...

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Fool's Contract (Otherwise Untitled)

~ With a tablet displaying the summary of engineering reports, Captain DeCaro nodded agreeably to the sound of the pilot's shout. ~ "We've got sight on the target, Sir!", the pug called out, their focus remaining on the controls and displays of their...

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