Microfiction

Into the Smallest Room
J glares at the small room he has yet to be able to get into. He's managed to get into every room, big and small, in this whole place. Even managed to get out of the door that leads to the biggest door—though it makes their human very worried; and there are too much open for him to personally. Jay says it is better for their mission if they stayed with their human. But this small room hasn't let him inside yet. J knows one can get inside. He's seen the human take the tiny mouse out of the box and then back in. He's watched from the corner of their eyes as the human opened a latch and sprinkled seeds and grain into the fluff and the mouse peaks out and drags each morsel to the bottom.
By Mellfordabout 8 hours ago in Fiction
"My Bed or Yours?"
⚡ "No one is going to understand why we did this together." "That's the beauty of it. Fuck 'em. Let 'em guess." "Just like we leave it a mystery how we met that night at the cemetery?"
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about 20 hours ago in Fiction
Ten Fingers
A young man walked into a smoky piano bar full of life and the smell of sassafras. Men with turbans and women adorned with golden jewelry sat laughing and drinking merrily.
By Restless Wanderera day ago in Fiction
Not Tonight
“You’re awake.” “I was.” “You don’t have to stay up.” “I know.” “You should rest when you can.” “I wasn’t tired.” “You said that earlier.”
By Courtney Jonesa day ago in Fiction
Instructions for Replacement
These instructions are intended for ordinary use. They are not a guide to reinvention, only adjustment. Follow them carefully and in order. Skipping steps may result in confusion, emotional exposure, or relapse. If done correctly, the transition will appear seamless to others. You will continue to function. You will continue to be addressed by the same name. Only the internal mechanisms will change.
By Courtney Jonesa day ago in Fiction
Where Am I Masha?
"Where am I? Masha is that you? I"m calling from my Starlink, and it doesn't seem to be getting any reception. I am on the Marinera, tanker and that dam Trump, set fire to it."
By Gregory Payton2 days ago in Fiction
Unanswered
“Hi honey. I'm sorry I missed your call, I was in my meeting. I guess you must also be busy at the moment, haha. I'm sorry I missed you and sorry you've missed me, I'd love to have heard your voice right now. I'm on my way. This long distance shit is killing me, I can't wait to be back home, hopefully work never sends me this far away again.
By Liam Storm2 days ago in Fiction
The Baker's Paradox
Rutaa wiped the sweat draining off his bald head like a stream before drinking an entire goblet of water. The water wasn’t cool, nothing in his bakery was cool at the best of times, but the festival wasn't the best of times for a baker. He appreciated the humble reprieve none the less.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 days ago in Fiction
Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred
"Mike Singleton" "Who?" "Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred" "Why is he still being read, and increasing his reads?" "What are you on about?"
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 days ago in Fiction
Immortal on Christmas
Putin stood through the Christmas service at the St.George Church, swaying from one foot to another, thinking Masha should do something to that damn knee pain.
By Lana V Lynx3 days ago in Fiction
I’m Right
“How can you possibly say this is my fault? That would mean I’m wrong, and you know I’m never wrong, especially about this stuff.”
By Mark Gagnon3 days ago in Fiction
Far far away from me
Sedna made the final approach, unaware of her proximity to the icy, rocky comet. Her solitary mission: the first ever comet walk. Suspended animation was necessary for the three-year flight, to preserve water and oxygen and to protect the astronaut from the effects of isolation until she could be reawakened.
By Raymond G. Taylor3 days ago in Fiction