Animalcompanion Stories

People said animals could smell danger. Rowan learned young that humans were usually worse. After the world ends, she returns to the animal rehabilitation center she once worked at to free the creatures left behind. Instead, she finds a dying jaguar and the cub she leaves behind. From that moment on, Rowan stops trying to belong to people at all. Years later, rumors spread across the wasteland about Negan's younger sister, the woman who rides with a stallion like thunder, a wolfdog that mirrors her anger, a hawk circling overhead, and a black jaguar that walks beside her like death itself. Cold. Violent. Inhuman. At least that's what people say. When Rowan crosses paths with Rick Grimes' group, they already think they know exactly what she is. She's taken prisoner, distrusted, feared, and watched constantly while her animals grow restless behind Alexandria's walls. And with Negan searching for the sibling who disappeared from his side long ago, Rowan quickly becomes more than just a threat, she becomes a problem no one knows how to solve. Especially Daryl Dixon. Because the closer he gets to her, the more he realizes something terrifying. The woman everyone calls a monster only ever felt safe beside animals. And maybe there's a reason they bare their teeth whenever humans get too close. No Animal Bites Without Reason A slow-burn, survival-heavy The Walking Dead fanfiction featuring, - enemies to lovers - morally gray protagonist - animal companionship - slow burn Daryl Dixon romance - psychological trauma - survival realism - found family

The lhounds, or lion-hounds, were never intended to be anything more extraordinary than very large, very formidable working animals. The scientists who crossed the great Etabrian hounds with plains lions had merely hoped to produce a more effective protector for the herds. What they produced instead was something much larger, much fiercer, and very much more intelligent than anybody had foreseen. And, it turned out, possessed of other, rather unsettling abilities that the scientists had certainly not intended. When the decision was taken that these inconveniently powerful creatures should be destroyed, the lhounds did not oblige. They escaped into the mountain vastnesses and for many years remained there, feared, half-legendary, and very wisely left alone. But Etabria's uneasy peace is beginning to fracture. Lhounds are being stolen - and dark rumours are spreading of creatures bred or broken into weapons. And far from the centre of power, Queen Eruda begins to fear that the greatest danger to the Kingdoms may not come from beyond their borders, but from within. For Lenard Denarion of the Imperial Lhound Regiment, and Xand, his immensely powerful and quite insufferably self-satisfied lhound, the journey begins as an urgent mission across hostile country. It will become something far greater. For if Etabria is to survive what is coming, human and lhound will have to stand together. Not as master and beast, but as minds joined in loyalty, courage, and terrible necessity. Lenard

Turning me and a friends D&D campaign into a novel to gift her for Christmas. The ancient portal was never meant to be opened again. Hidden deep within Zera, it has waited in silence for centuries, stripped of the five crystals that once fuelled it. When the jolly moon elf Morlo and her mute tiefling companion Taverra are entrusted with restoring it, what begins as a simple quest quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Each landmark forgotten in time hides another piece of the portal. Each guardian protects more than a crystal. And with every step forward, the truth surrounding Morlo's past, Teverra's curse, and the lost realm of Selene begins to unravel. Some doors remain closed for a reason. ** NOTE ** I am writing this book as my friend and I are playing through our first campaign together. We have not finished it yet and only meet up around once a month, so there is a chance for some breaks between chapters. As of now I have 4 chapters finished (session 0-3) and will likely add some none campaign canon chapters between (additional lore, things that take place between session, etc.) Regardless, it needs to be finished by November LATEST so it should all be out by then. Please be patient but most of all please ENJOY!! I am the DM and my friend plays the character Morlo. Teverra is her companion that I sort of play but honestly she's just there to help in battles... I've written the characters WAY more fleshed out and added some better story telling + world lore during the writing process. Don't want her to be bored reading it since she has already lived it haha!

Anissa's bond with Rumi is tested when corruption and greed threaten the zoo, forcing them to confront their role and take a stand.

"You're making a mistake, Commander. Tsuki is somewhere out there! And...I'm going to find her." Red Dragon, founding member of the Niji Army, used to be its second-in-command until she relinquished the title to the more capable Captain Riku "Wokenblade" Komoru, who eventually rose through the ranks to become the army's Commander, leading his allies to victory against the Intergalactic Empire. However, the price to pay for glory and honor turned out to be too great, and Riku is disbanding the group. Not knowing any other place to call home, Red decides to break through her own insecurities and search for the original Commander, Tsuki Niji, who has been missing for ages, in the hopes that she will fix everything and restore their home. Joined only by her trusty Tale companion, Kai, she sets out into the vast reaches of space to look for clues on Niji's whereabouts... But what can two mere mortals do against the weight of the entire multiverse? [START HERE]: This is intended to be the first part of the series. It is definitely recommended you start with this one.

On Sáhnsara, magic takes many forms: Shapers channel magic seemingly from thin air, invoking Dýn to produce wondrous effects. The Mysterious Rahswen are born of Dýn, dragons, magical creatures, and some even say magical men. Marked have been imprinted with Dýn, the magical tattoos they developed granting them unique abilities. Tomas had always wanted to be a Marked. In his 19th year, he would get his wish. Tomas finds himself thrust from his life as a simple stable hand and into the unknown. With his home on the Tyrian Frontier destroyed, he must find the way forward with his bestial companion, Roan. Trayce barely clings to the lowest rung of the Tyrian military. Disenfranchised and terrorized by Stripes, the children of nobles training to be officers, Trayce finally fights back. He draws the ire of the Stripes and the eye of Major Hwrathorn, but things begin to change. Before long, Trayce will find himself in the last place he would have ever expected,a Tyrian officer training. Tomas and Trayce begin their journeys leagues apart, but soon their paths will cross when they are embroiled in scheming nobles, changing alliances, and an attempt on the life of the Lord Prelate.

A collection of short stories I've written. Might make some of them into longer stories with their book and cover. All the ones currently here are from prompts in my creative writing class. Feedback is welcome and wanted.

Caden is reckless. Torin is cold. Lyana is calm. Kael is loyal. They come from rival factions, summoned to forge a fragile peace. Instead, they're ambushed by creatures thought extinct-and left with nothing but suspicion and a folder full of secrets. Hunted. Blamed. Bound by survival. They were never meant to trust each other... but they might be the only chance the world has left. Four strangers. One ambush. No way back.

Leah Stout had been training her whole life to become an official member of the Assassin's Company. When she has a chance at a quest to help her become a member earlier than expected, she jumps on it. To complete this task, she must follow the magic and learn to work with others in ways she's never had to before. This book is not completed and will have slow updates.

It's said that a selected few on their tenth birthday, that they get an animal companion. They can range from a tiny fish, to a dragon. This is my story about mine, and our adventures. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sorry, I'm not very good at summaries, but I tried. Let me know if you like my story!

[Highest Ranking: #387 in Fantasy] [Highest Ranking: #435 in Adventure] •slow updates• ■▪■▪■ Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Orcs are the four Nations that have ruled the world since the beginning. But they would be nothing if it weren't for their Kreaturs. Animals mentally bonded for life with each being, sharing thoughts, feelings, memories and more. --◇-- After the Human, Elven and Dwarven Nations defeated the Orcs in 'The Great Orc War', peace and freedom thrived throughout the kingdoms. But with the war over, a young prince must prove that he is fit to be the future king of Uthero. Together with his peculiar Kreatur and a rag tag team of unlikely allies, Prince Jasper must go on a quest for the Seven Mythical Items, which once combined, create the most powerful weapon known to any race. ■▪■▪■ ◇[2nd Place Winner in Fantasy in "The Crayon Awards"]◇ ◇[2nd Place Winner in Fantasy in "The Aqua Pearl Awards"]◇ ◇[2nd Place Winner in Fantasy in "The Gold Awards"]◇ ◇[Best Cover for Fantasy in "The Pearl Awards"]◇

In 1975, a young army man finds an unlikely companion in a khaki-and-white puppy named Ringo. What begins as a simple bond grows into a powerful partnership, as Ringo's sharp instincts and hunting skills make him a hero in their small town-providing food and earning the respect of the community. Now in his seventies and retired, the man fondly recalls Ringo's loyalty, intelligence, and the unforgettable role he played in their lives. Blending real memories with a touch of fiction, this story is a tribute to a remarkable dog and the legacy he left behind.

Ryan's service dog journey

A wandering wizard guesses his way through the world. The horse behind him never guesses. For a long time the word "Probably" floats between them - light, casual, unimportant. Until one quiet afternoon, it becomes something else.

A young fae is terribly injured in a revolution she never wanted a part in though she manages to escape, she is being hunted and can't go on much longer. Will she make it out of this mess others had gotten her into and how will she live with what has been done to her? Who is she and what had her kind just brought down on all their heads? This is a sneak peek into a future story by Keimeera Frost! Hope you enjoy!

Wolfdale is not just a dot on the map. It's a place where the laws of nature work differently. Where the luminous Tree on the town square connects worlds, and the Black Forest is home to creatures from childhood fears and fairy tales. Kairin arrived as a simple heiress, but quickly realized her old house is just one part of a vast, living organism known as the Pendleton Valley. Her fluffy domovoy, Tutti, seems to know all about it, but remains silent. The locals watch the new resident with suspicion. Now, Kairin must unravel why her modest inheritance turned out to be the key to a door that was never meant to be opened. Because the magic of Wolfdale isn't confined to her garden-it permeates everything, from the roots of the ancient Tree on the square to the farthest mountain peaks.

Kaia Soren was born into a world that never wanted her. Orphaned, ridiculed, and left to starve in a drafty forest shack, her only comfort came from the wild herbs her grandmother taught her to find. Until the day a venomous snake's bite ended her life... and something far older and stronger woke within her. Now, Kaia carries a warmth in her veins-a strange power tied to healing and life itself. In a world where the weak are trampled and the voiceless are prey, she vows to mend broken bodies, heal wounded hearts, and build a sanctuary for those cast aside. 🪶 But as her light grows, so too does the darkness that hunts her.

Hi! This is a fantasy adventure inspired by D&D, The Hobbit, and the Daintree Rainforest. It's written for a younger audience, but anyone who enjoys mild danger, curious characters, and magical jungles is very welcome. I'll be posting one or two chapters every fortnight. I have a plan... mostly. Thanks for reading!

'Signy gasped as she saw the body on the ground. 'Asta, what did you do?' 'It was an accident,' Asta said desperately. 'The fire flared suddenly and his clothes caught alight. It wasn't me.' Signy stared at Hafgrim's charred body. 'They won't believe that,' she said fearfully. She looked up at Asta with terror. 'Asta, they'll kill you. You need to leave. Now.'' Asta has lived life as a thrall on a cold northern freehold since she was small, with no memory of her family or where she came from. When an accident forces her to run away from her freehold she decides to use the opportunity to find her own people. Her quest leads her to the King's fortress, Vatnskjold. A mysteriously ill king, a missing heir and a brewing war, Vatnskjold is a place of secrets. Despite her determination to focus only on her mission - and hide her own dark past and secrets - Asta finds herself being drawn in. Perhaps if she solves the secrets of Vatnskjold she can solve her own greatest mystery: who, and what, she is. Cover Art: Sai Ronchi (https://www.instagram.com/saironchi)