When Dobby was carried through the clinic door, he felt like a mistake that should not exist. He did not feel like a dog. He …

Kona once believed her badge meant forever. She had worn it with pride, even when her legs grew tired. Her days were filled with commands, …

The house felt too quiet that morning. Even the walls seemed to know something was missing. Odin lay on the floor, breathing slow and heavy. …

He was only nine weeks old when his world began to fall apart. His name was Plankton, and he was still learning what it meant …

Perry lay on the cold ground outside the shelter, listening to sounds he did not understand anymore. The air felt sharp on his nose, and …

Orson did not know what a calendar was, but his body knew time had been passing without mercy. The days blended together inside the kennel, …

The woods were quiet that day, but not peaceful. Sunlight pressed down through the trees, heavy and hot, making the air feel thick and hard …

The night was loud and confusing when Levi ran into the street. His tiny legs moved faster than his thoughts, and the world felt too …

The night air pressed softly against the house, and the world outside felt quiet and heavy. The stray cat lay curled near the steps, his …

She remembers heat before she remembers kindness. The fire was loud, bright, and cruel, and it took her world in one breath. She was only …