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Forlorn, by Aaron B.

Furry Book Review - Thu 26 Mar 2020 - 21:41
Forlorn, by Aaron B. is yet another dragon/dragonslayer romance story. Though I must admit I haven’t seen too many male/male stories of that particular subgenre. We start with a prologue showing our protagonist’s father in battle with a nine-foot tall anthropomorphic dragon, thus establishing the sort of legacy Tyler Brant has to live up to before he’s even introduced. The next chapter picks up twenty years later when Tyler has just been knighted, and seeking to prove himself; he’s dispatched almost immediately to investigate rumors of a dragon. However, the dragon he finds, Orpheus, turns out to be utterly disinterested in ravaging the countryside. Instead, Tyler and Orpheus have a somewhat civil conversation, which leads to something further…Meanwhile, a corrupt knight back in the kingdom thinks he might make a better ruler than the current queen.The setting seems based on a standard Medieval European Fantasy world with some more fairy tale elements. It’s populated by a blend of humans and fantasy creatures ranging in anthropomorphism from talking wolves to bird-man griffins, not particularly consistent. Whether it’s intended to be the “real world” sometime in the past or an alternate universe is unclear. There are a couple references to real world places, such as “European dragon,” “Russian symphony,” and “Molotov cocktail,” but given those would be anachronistic to the time period I could assume they were translation conventions for similar things in their world. On the other hand the few references to religion mention “gods” instead of “God”. I will give Aaron B. props for writing no taboo about homosexuality; too many fantasy authors seem to assume that a setting without Abrahamic religion would also make sodomy a capital offense. In this book nobody makes a fuss when Tyler asks out another knight early on; he just gets let down lightly.I found the first half of the book rather slow; then at the halfway point it picks up speed and races to the climax, which is resolved by the 80% point. After that we just get a slow denouement and Orpheus’ journal, which reveals his previously hinted at backstory as a cursed human. Moving the part where Tyler finds Orpheus’ journal earlier into the story might have helped with the book’s pacing issues, instead tacking it onto the end just feels like padding. Or Tyler could have read a little bit more of the journal each time he went to visit Orpheus, stringing the reader along with gradual revelations.In all, Forlorn has potential, but I feel Aaron B. published it too quickly. I’d like to read it again after a few more passes with an editor.
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Dread, edited by Weasel

Furry Book Review - Thu 26 Mar 2020 - 18:14
From Sinister Stoat Press and edited by Weasel comes Dread Volume I, a collection of stories showing “the sinister side of furry fiction”. There’s no story quite like a horror story, and nothing quite so challenging to write as flash fiction. Weasel says, “I could tell you to tread with caution. Every other horror project carries the same warning. Instead, dive in. Head first. Explore each quick grenade carelessly; the ride is only as bumpy as you make it.” I loved this in the forward, so I put the lights on low and gave this a read late at night, right before bed. Let’s see which stories had the most explosive impacts!“My First Fursuit” - Nathanial “LeCount” EdwardsFursuits, absolutely adorable right? Of course there’s plenty of fursuits on the scarier side, but this story shows this on a whole new level. If you’re already a fox, what would a fursuit really be? Perhaps it would be fur stolen from another anthro living in your world like this tale. It left a lingering sense of creepiness after reading, a well written piece! “Cat Problems” - James StoneWe all know someone that has a lot of cats and loves them all. But what happens when those cats slowly pass away? It can be quite difficult to deal with the loss of a loved fuzzy companion. Roger is facing just such a situation and finds himself surprised by the sudden new company he ends up keeping. I fell into the twist of this story in the best of ways.“Carlyle” - T. Thomas AbernathyThis was such a satisfying read! It is amazing how colorful and fantastic a story was told with so few words to do so. The pieces to the puzzle that make this story were laid out so masterfully at the perfect pace, ending with an excellent crescendo. I don’t want to spoil it by accident, so just go and make sure to read it! “Dinner Guest” - Stacy BenderIf you’ve ever had to go knocking on a door, trying to see why you couldn’t seem to get a response from a close loved one, this story should leave you on edge once you’re done reading. An innocent moment can quickly turn into something you don’t expect and this story shows that quite well.“Truth or Dare” - Thurston Howl & K.C. Alpinus A story written in the second person? It’s not easy to get right, but I think this story manages it in a novel way. You’re forced to face the horror first hand and not in the way you expect. Through a simple game of Truth or Dare the story slowly evolves in front of you and I’m quite sure the ending will get you good.“Relax” - Ceildih NewburyIt’s almost unfair to take such words as “just relax” and make me have to think back to a horror story when I hear them the rest of my life! Between this and never being able to look at a yoga session the same way ever again, this story packs a punch! “Monster in the Basement” - Alice CrawfordWritten in the style of a forum post/creepypasta, this story follows a saber toothed tiger house sitting for a friend before they hear a loud noise coming from the basement. Noises when you should be alone get one of two reactions: no worry at all, or a spike of fear. This story shows the latter reaction may always be the best. “Insomnia” - Alison CybeWho hasn’t had a night when they couldn’t seem to get to sleep? Some folks might try a cup of warm milk, deep breathing exercises, or any number of things to try and fight off insomnia. Perhaps you could simply count sheep, or visualize something else in your head. This story explores the latter option and just how dangerous that might be.“My Roommate’s Locks” - HypetaphSometimes people can lose things, perhaps they’re just absent minded. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if that missing sock, misplaced toothbrush, or that book you just can’t remember where you put it was caused by something more? This story surprised me with its twist and I have to say I enjoyed the feeling a good bit. Some horror is meant to make you jump; this story leaves you with uneasiness that isn’t easy to explain away. “Red Velvet” - George SquaresGrowing pains, something everyone seems to go through. If you’re a deer however, it might be a bit tougher when you get the migraine of your first set of antlers coming in. "Red Velvet" follows a young deer at 4H Camp and how he grows his new huge antlers, comes to hate them, and ends up losing them in quite the unexpected way. It’s a classic horror story out in the dark woods while camping, a perfect way to finish the anthology.---Unsurprisingly after reading ten great examples of horror I couldn’t just turn off the lights and drift off to an easy sleep. These flash fiction tales make for quick spooky reading that can be picked up and read in an evening and you won’t want to put them down until you’re done! Unless a story scares you off of course... I have to recommend this book to anyone that wants to enjoy the thrill only good horror can bring.
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Movies and Videogames on Streaming

FurryFandom.es - Mon 23 Mar 2020 - 13:08

During the quarantine in Spain due to COVID-19 we’re going to show movies and other entertainment for the local furries.

To join the virtual meetups you have to join the Discord group (voice or text):
www.furryfandom.es/discord

The video stream for the virtual meetups will be available always on this link:
www.furryfandom.es/video

For more information, you can contact @MikeRetriever on Telegram.

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His Hands Are Wet Because He Washes Them

In-Fur-Nation - Sun 22 Mar 2020 - 23:13

Well it’s about time — and you knew this was coming. Back in December Marvel Comics started a brand-new Spider-Ham comic series, dovetailing off his new-found fame thanks to Into The Spiderverse. “Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tail! Spider-Ham finally has his own series! (Again!) Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham finds himself jumping through time, side-by-side with Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man! Zeb Wells and Will Robson bring you the Ham and Man story you’ve been waiting for!” Order it now.

image c. 2020 Marvel Comics

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S8 Episode 24: Nuka @ VancouFUR 2020 - Nuka recently presented his newest findings about his furry research to attendees at VancouFUR 2020 and we were there! Enjoy this extended show as you learn about furry today! - NOW LISTEN!   SHOW NOTES SPECIAL THANK

Fur What It's Worth - Sun 22 Mar 2020 - 20:40
Nuka recently presented his newest findings about his furry research to attendees at VancouFUR 2020 and we were there! Enjoy this extended show as you learn about furry today!











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The Social Science of Furries: Furscience Panel #KeepCalmCon #FurnalIsolation

Culturally F'd - Sun 22 Mar 2020 - 12:38

Join Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante & Dr. Sharon "Dr. Shazzy" Roberts as they discuss what's new with Furscience--the study of furries from a scientific perspective -- and update the Fandom on their latest findings. Donate to the con charity, it's a wildlife refuge: http://www.hobbitstee.com/ https://furscience.com/ https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon https://www.instagram.com/keepcalmcon/ Merch, Sweet Tees and stuff: http://www.culturallyfd.com https://teespring.com/stores/culturally-fd-merchandise Support Culturally F'd: https://www.patreon.com/culturallyfd Plus a Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/gsz8us7
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Turn to the Left! Right!

In-Fur-Nation - Sun 22 Mar 2020 - 01:41

Something rather different — from Disney’s publishing house no less! The Fashion Kitty Collection brings together both volumes of this popular children’s comic book series written and illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper. “Fashion Kitty’s here to save the day! *fist pump* A brain that can mix and match hundreds of outfits in a second. X-ray eyes that can see through buildings and anything else in the way. Ears that hear the distress call of someone in need of fashion help. Tail of comfort. One touch of the tail makes everything seem all right. Supersonic feet that make Fashion Kitty really bounce.” No kidding. And it’s available now from Little Brown Books and Disney Hyperion.

image c. 2020 Little Brown Books

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[Feature] Infosec with TCFox

FurCast - Sat 21 Mar 2020 - 11:00

Originally released in December 2018 as part of “Fur Features” this episode is being merged and re-posted on the main FurCast feed. Hope you enjoy if you haven’t heard it yet! Our effort is ongoing to increase the variety of FurCast episodes. Part of that process will include merging in some of our other content as we consolidate. Let us know what you think!

Our good friend TCFox joins us to talk Information Security. From the questionable messaging apps we all use that claim to implement great crypto, to getting people to simply think about security from the start of the design process, TC has the passion. What’s your threat model?

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Knotted II, edited by Weasel

Furry Book Review - Fri 20 Mar 2020 - 11:44
Published by Red Ferret Press with editing by Weasel and Thurston Howl, Knotted Volume II features eight different authors all covering curious and kinky stories featuring furry characters. Here’s your big warning that this review discusses adult content only suitable for those 18 and older! With this in mind, let’s get a look at the stories.“An Object Lesson” - RechanWhen I picked up this book, I’m sure I had plenty of ideas on what might comprise a kinky anthology, but this story managed to subvert my expectation in a fantastic way. The focus of this story is not about having sex itself, but actively being unable to have sex but still wanting to emotionally fulfill a partner. "An Object Lesson" shows a side of kink that you don’t always get to see, and I absolutely admire it for doing so. It may not have gotten a fire burning like some of the other stories did, but I don't think it was meant to. It left a deeper emotional impact than expected from the average erotic story, and it should be highly praised for doing so. “Buzzed” - Thurston HowlThis story might be a bit shocking: pun seriously intended. How much excited tension can be built when you’re going to be surprised by some kinky sex? What happens when you’re tied up and suddenly realize your prostate is about to be zapped into orgasmic bliss? If the answer is you get incredibly excited, this story is likely for you! Though I’m not sure about such heavy inebriation when managing e-stim play like this, I can understand the fantasy fueling it easily. For sure a read for those that love a bit of zap in the bedroom! “All Work and No Play” - TJ MindeNothing like a bit of sci-fi technology to make for a sexy scenario to explore. We’ve all heard jokes about how to think with portals, but this story takes it to a whole new level. I’ve read plenty of stories with a remote-controlled vibrator, trying to take a phone call during sex, things like this. It’s ramped up to a spicier level when there’s a literal portal so you might have your dick touched, sucked, or more at any moment even if no one around you knows it’s happening. Definitely a hot read! “The Br’er Necessities” - BanWynn OakshadowI have to be honest, this story just wasn’t a hit with me. I couldn’t really focus on what might be a hot story while trying to sift through that language and the uncomfortable feelings surrounding the presentation of black stereotypes this style of writing seems to evoke. However, I must also be honest and say it was written quite impressively to look like what you might expect out of a classic Uncle Remus story but in a more adult content. While this story isn’t for me I still can admire it succeeding telling the story it wanted to tell in the style that was intended. “Gift of the Goddess” - Mog MoogleOn the surface, it might seem like someone who has a lot of responsibilities in life and is in control or large projects would seem like a likely dominant in the bedroom. However, as this story shows, usually those that bear the most weight need a bit of time where they must worry about nothing but pleasing a mistress.I loved seeing what looks to be a timid mouse putting a lion king through his paces like this. It was a strong story that certainly kept me both intrigued and excited throughout. “God’s Plan” - Tyson WestIn good erotica, there is not just a sexy scene but a strong plot surrounding it. This story does that in spades. There’s a lot of built-up shame and confused feelings for those whose lives are firmly embedded into religious lifestyles. I wasn’t sure something like this could turn into a good sexy tale, and I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. It’s not often a piece of erotica is going to also provide a lot emotionally to ponder over after reading. This story manages to do just that! “Centerpiece” - Madison “Makyo” Scott-ClaryThis may have been my favorite story in the anthology. It not only thoroughly describes setting a scene, consent checks, and everything else that makes for a great kinky experience but also is tantalizing. It gives a wonderful look into subspace and helps draw you into it as you read. After all of the build-up, you’re left with nothing but a sexy tease. Even the story itself leaves on a naughty dominant note! I’ll likely be reading this one again. For purposes that you might suspect. “Short Staffed” - TelevassiFor some, a scene or a moment with a dom is when they can truly feel free, feel like themselves, and feel so shame. (Unless humiliation is your kink, but that’s not quite the same.) For this stallion, recently free from living in the Soviet Union and in a state that recently has made sodomy legal, there’s a lot of things that they want to express and explore. Thankfully a wonderful dancer at the club they work at named Yvetta decides to give him a personal dancing lesson. One that involves a little less dancing and a bit more hot action. This story is quite poetic to end on, as you finish the book the last characters you read in it are just about to begin a grand adventure. Such a good read!---Knotted Volume II has a wide variety of stories in enough settings that there should be something for anyone to enjoy that wants to feed their kinky side. The stories on these pages brought me some personal pleasure from reading, if you catch my drift. I have to recommend this one to anyone wanting something a bit spicy to read either by themself or with a partner. Who knows what naughty ideas you might want to try after giving it a read?
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S9 Production Postponed (Channel Update)

The Raccoon's Den - Fri 20 Mar 2020 - 09:40

In light of the increasing concerns of COVID-19, we have decided to hold off on our production for Season 9 until further notice. INFO ON COVID-19: http://www.cdc.gov Our website: http://www.TheRaccoonsDen.com FACEBOOK: http://www.Facebook.com/TheRaccoonsDen TWITTER: http://www.Twitter.com/TheRaccoonsDen FURAFFINITY: http://www.FurAffinity.net/user/TheRaccoonsDen INSTAGRAM: http://www.Instagram.com/TheRaccoonsDen #TheRaccoonsDen #TRDs9 #Covid19
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COVID-19 and Furries: The impact today

Global Furry Television - Thu 19 Mar 2020 - 15:37
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere – and this affects everyone, no matter which part of this planet you happen to live upon. Furry conventions and meets are of no exception – there are numerous of them being canceled, especially those scheduled earlier in the year such as Canada’s Furnal Equinox, the US’ Furry Weekend […]
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四月新番介紹——《Brand New Animal》、《異獸魔都》、《織田肉桂信長》

Fur Times - 獸時報 - Thu 19 Mar 2020 - 07:04

  日前在美國加州洛杉磯舉辦的Anime Expo 19上,日本動畫工作室「Trigger(株式会社トリガー)」正式發表了由吉成曜監製,中島かずき編劇的全新動畫《Brand New Animal》(BNA),並預計於今年四月正式上映。

圖/BNA官方推特

  動畫中主要場景為21世紀下一個獸人與人類並存的世界。女主角影森みちる本來僅是位平凡的女高中生,但某天卻不知怎地突然變成了一名狸貓獸人。變成獸人的影森みちる輾轉逃到一座全是獸人的城市,並在那裡遇到了一名狼獸人,大神士郎。故事主軸圍繞著兩獸攜手調查影森變成獸人的原因,且在調查過程中更捲進了許多離奇的事件中。

圖/ BNA官方推特

  由於充滿了大量的獸人元素,本作可說是獸迷在本季最為期待的新作之一。除了影森與大神之外,整部作品劇情的起點——動物城市——也是座充滿了獸人的城市。喜愛獸文化的朋友們,不妨趁四月的時候好好的欣賞一下這部新作吧!

  除了《BNA》之外,另一部最近由漫畫動畫化的新番——《異獸魔都(ドロヘドロ)》——也在今年(2020)一月時正式上映。《異獸魔都》原作由林田球所繪,故事圍繞著分別以普通人與魔法師為主所構成的兩個世界,普通人與魔法師相互仇視著對方。 故事的主角開曼(カイマン)原本是個普通人,但某天卻因魔法而不幸變成了一位蜥蜴人,並失去了所有的記憶。為了拾回自己原本的記憶和長相,開曼便與其好友二階堂(ニカイドウ)一同踏上了狩獵魔法師的道路。

圖/ https://gekkansunday.net/series/dorohedoro

   《異獸魔都》漫畫於2000年時開始連載於小學館《月刊IKKI》上,途中轉載於另外兩份雜誌《HiBaNa》與《月刊少年Sunday》上,才好不容易於2018年完結,並於完結篇發表時同步釋出動畫化的消息,爾後於2020年一月12日時開始放送。

  同樣於今年一月正式上映的新番《織田肉桂信長》原作則是一部由目黒川うな所繪製的搞笑漫畫。《織田肉桂信長》講述著日本戰國名將織田信長轉生到了現代成為一位柴犬,並發現其他戰國名將也都變成了狗的故事。

圖/ 織田シナモン信長官方推特


  原本是位戰國武將的織田信長,在臨死前說了「來生大概會變成狗」這樣的話後,便投胎轉生成了一隻名叫「肉桂(シナモン)」的柴犬。而其他戰國時期的名將:伊達政宗、上杉謙信等,也全都轉世成了各種不同品種的狗。故事的主軸便圍繞著這幾隻由武將轉生的狗狗開展,是部笑點十足的日常搞笑作品

  《織田肉桂信長》於2014年時開始連載於《月刊漫畫Zenon》上,並於2019年出版第六卷後正式宣告動畫化,由株式會社St.Signpost製作,並由高橋英俊擔任導演、經冢丸雄擔任編劇,在2020年一月時正式播出。 各位喜歡獸文化相關作品的朋友們,可千萬別錯過了這三部新作唷!

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疫情席捲全球,知名獸展驚傳取消

Fur Times - 獸時報 - Wed 18 Mar 2020 - 23:47

   在前日3/17號,美國知名的獸展FWA(Furry Weekend Atlanta)正式對外宣布了活動取消的消息。因為現時新型冠狀肺炎/COVID-19疫情的影響,今年度取消的大型獸展名單又多了一位。

      疫情延燒,2020年度上半年的大型獸聚會都面臨考驗,本月預期要在加拿大舉行的FE(Furnal Equinox)也取消,另外泰國的Thaitails則是暫時宣布延期到8月。多數獸展官方們也都在3月陸續發布今年活動的聲明與受疫情影響於否。

       這是首次FWA取消今年活動,對於在美國獸圈有歷史與高名氣的FWA,在官方正式宣布活動取消後,令多數的獸迷和參與者不捨。不過同時獸迷們也表達了對於官方的肯定與樂觀, 今年受邀的 Marc Knelsen 轉推官方的推文表示 『雖然這次FWA辦不成了,但是安全第一,希望我們能快點恢復到以往的狀態。』;而去年的嘉賓Caraid也在推文底下為官方和眾獸們祈福打氣,體諒今年主辦單位所面臨的難關以及讚許。

       自2004年FWA在亞特蘭大機場北戴斯酒店舉辦起。以往傳統都在每年2-3月間舉辦,去年改至5月中舉行;16年間FWA已經累計了3萬以上的參與者,去年的參加數也突破了5500位,是算非常可觀的”獸”數。而FWA歷屆所舉辦的公益活動也讓動物保育和環境議題提升了一定的關注度與幫助。

       在全球疫情壓力之下,眾多大型活動的取消與延宕已是必然的趨勢,原先多數規劃好的計畫與行動也將受到衝擊,呼籲各位獸迷們隨時留意疫情動態和做好一定程度的自我防護,勤洗手、戴口罩,多留意自身在公共場合的情況。

(目前多數獸迷文化活動因新冠肺炎取消,未來台灣的相關活動如Furrymosa,獸無限等是否會因此取消,仍有得觀察。)

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