by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself no longer a catboy. No, what? No, that wasn’t his name, Jun thought as he pulled himself up out of those dreams, his name was Jun and there was a soft, warm mouth moving over his neck, kissing down […]
Category Archives: Text
22
Aug
Mutually Beneficial
written and illustrated by juou no zan (女王のザン) The wedding was lovely. It was the first time the bride and groom had met, but that didn’t stop their parents from going all out. It wasn’t like it was about them anyway; it was an alliance for their families and an excuse to show off to […]
22
Aug
Hosing down the public fuckhole
by Arson Every other night, Denn walked into the station mall through the back entrance as the last shoppers were strolling out through the front doors. Some of the larger station malls were open around the clock, but Denn was glad that this one closed overnight. That way, ze didn’t have to try and clean […]
22
Aug
Sula from HR, Sophie from Accounting
by TK Hoshikuzu (TK 星屑) Sunrise on the cusp of summer was a pleasant time to wake up. The winking sun was testing out its light before the onslaught of heat and humidity, and lately, Sula noticed that its sunbeams gave her sleeping girlfriend a lovely, rosy glow. She always had to twist around to […]
22
Aug
Sunset in the West
by Shirozubon Saruko (城図凡然る子) If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide, or you fear you might harm yourself, help is available. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to be connected to a crisis center, or contact another organization you trust. 1. now Jim kept frowning […]
22
Aug
Moonstricken
by Togi Kayako (土宜草子) Jasper had been trained in situational awareness and combat readiness since she was a child, carrying on a family tradition that stretched back for several centuries. When she rounded a bend in the quiet forest trail and found a woman sitting on a weathered bench, the absolute last thing her brain […]
22
Aug
Leo Equum Domitor
written and illustrated by Iron Eater Aubrey and the house on Kettle Street had something of an understanding between them, namely that he would keep it clean and tidy, while it in turn would remain a home. The maintenance of a mechanical dwelling was a subtle thing, starting firstly with accepting that it was the […]
22
Aug
When You Come Around
by Miyamura Kazuma (宮村和磨) Tanabe is not enthused upon hearing about the new assignment, but she seldom is about anything that doesn’t involve pastries or Asahina-san from the lab in Sub-B, so Katsuya doesn’t take it personally. She does, however, stop typing long enough to fix him with a disapproving look. “I think it’s exciting,” […]
22
Aug
Walkies
by shukyou (主教) illustrated by 2013 Simon was sure it was the right apartment. It had the right number. His key worked. Tiny was sprawled on his orthopedic bed in the middle of the living room floor. But the man in the blazer and boxers was new. Of course, from the look on his face, […]
22
Aug
The Sword of Greenlake
by CircleTime As the young knight Fionn of Vesperwind crested the final hill and took in the sight of the famous Greenlake he had so often heard described in legend, his first emotion was disappointment. After all, it could scarcely be called a “lake” in the first place: the average-sized pool of water that filled […]
22
Aug
sturm und drang
by spitkitten “Ah. Here is a young man transfixed. Do you like Hunt, sir?” “Do I like him?” Phil tore his eyes from the painting before him and marvelled at the stranger at his elbow. Like him? One might as well ask do you like Michaelangelo? Do you like Homer? Do you like the Alps? […]
27
Jun
Going Twice
by Togi Kayako (土宜草子) illustrated by KMO As Leaf’s comm picked up a wave of applause, Beetle stopped mid-sentence in her rant to Sunbeam about the poor quality of imitation avocado. “Sounds like you’re up next, so I’ll cut the chatter. You remember your signal?” Leaf reached up like he was scratching his ear and […]
27
Jun
Flourishes
written and illustrated by Iron Eater “Goodwife Hawkins, sure it is a poor idea for a woman to live in this place, with the winters so cold and the trees filled well with savages and Frenchmen.” Clarity chuckled but did not look away from putting out the washing; with the August air soon turning from […]
27
Jun
Friends in Low Places
by Shirozubon Saruko (城図凡然る子) illustrated by The Winter Cynic “I beg your pardon?” Catalina said. She had long since learned that politeness was the best cover for panic. Capitán Noguera, however, did not seem to agree in this instance. “I see no reason why you should need it, my lady,” he said, with perhaps a […]
27
Jun
Pest Control
written and illustrated by RunnyCrusty Crickets chirping were tolerable. Bees buzzing were tolerable. Hell, even cicadas’ screams were more tolerable than the racket Ian’s roommate was making at 2:14 a.m. There were no exterminators for this sort of pest, though. No, Levi’s mating calls were all human, carrying through the walls of their shitty college […]
