Max growled with frustration. He’d wasted hours trying to solve the stupid, cryptic letter because he couldn’t find any of his friends. Worst birthday ever. About to crumble the paper, he grinned, realizing each line started with an R or an L. A smile tugged at his lips as he plunged headfirst into the labyrinth. At each corner, he turned with unwavering resolve, his pace increasing as his heart raced. The scenery became a blur around him. He rounded the…
Bean hugged the saddle with her thighs, urging Flick forward, preparing herself for battle. The wind gusted, and Flick banked to the left, making Bean flatten herself against his blue scales to keep her balance. Ryker’s dagger glinted in the sun as he pursued them, but Flick soared towards the mountain, climbing high into the fog nestled around the peak. Hidden, Bean nocked an arrow, and released it.The arrow soared out and hit Raisin, Ryker’s dragon, marking her with pink…
“Roger, check this out,” Phil said, glancing up from the unfamiliar images. Before rolling towards Phil, Roger guzzled the last of his coffee and brushed the pastry crumbs off his tie. “Another asteroid?” “Don’t think so.” Phil gestured at the monitor. “I suspect it’s a new planet.” Roger laughed, belly jiggling with the noise until he started hacking. Cough quieted, he rolled his shoulders. “I bet it’s a smudge on your screen.” He leaned forward and scrutinized the image, comparing…
“How much farther?” Joe asked, leaning against a nearby rock. He knew camping in the woods with Jane was a terrible idea. Between bugs, the threat of rain, and pine needles everywhere, Joe wanted to call it a day, but Jane wouldn’t let him quit. “A mile.” Jane glanced over the map, ignoring the bees. “Don’t freak out, Joe, but there’s a bear behind you. Just stand still, okay?” When the bear reached him, the adrenaline-pumping sensation took over, and…