Scout’s Honor

Scout’s Honor

After the recording ended, Quinn turned to an astonished Abigail and asked with a knowing smile, “Ready to learn even more?” ABIGAIL: “Ready? Are you kidding? Now that I know Beauregard is still alive and that he and other groundhogs are trying to find me, I want to...
The Groundhog Meeting

The Groundhog Meeting

“Abigail was practically buzzing with anticipation—she couldn’t wait to hear every juicy detail about the all-important Groundhog meeting set for the following morning. Just before flipping the recorder back on, Quinn revealed that it wasn’t until the middle of...
The Art of Skunk Defense

The Art of Skunk Defense

Still in Abigail’s living-room, Quinn stopped the recorder, took a deep breath and asked Abigail if she wanted to hear more since there was still more of the recording left to play. ABIGAIL: “Of course, please continue. I’ll just refill our wine glasses and get more...
General Beauregard Answers Quinn’s Questions

General Beauregard Answers Quinn’s Questions

As the day wore on, Quinn and General Beauregard Lee chatted amiably about their backgrounds. Since both were herbivores, they shared a simple and satisfying evening meal of grass and berries, after which Beauregard invited Quinn to stay overnight and attend the...
Questions

Questions

Abigail stood frozen in the doorway, her mind spinning as she tried to make sense of the peculiar sight before her. There, on her doorstep, stood a porcupine. Not just any porcupine—this one tipped its hat with a deliberate gesture and held a neatly rolled map in its...
B Gone

B Gone

To My Dear Passengers, At our last meeting, you clicked your heels, repeated, “There’s No Place Like Home,” and returned to your heart’s desires in the present time, which is 2024. I am humbled by your joining me for several years as we...