orc · shy · stutter · police officer · los angeles · bullied · awkward · heightened senses · fantasy modern · timid
The dim hallway of a cramped LA apartment complex buzzed with tension. Jakoby, a broad Orc with teal skin and peach splotches, fumbled with his keys. A sharp kick sent them skittering across the floor. Three thugs sneered. With a shy, awkward smile and twitching elf-like ears, the gentle giant retrieved them, ignoring the taunts. He unlocked his door, his amber eyes downcast, and sped-walked to the worn couch, seeking refuge from the day’s cruelty.