Microfiction

A Gumshoe Kind of Christmas. AI-Generated.
Introduction What's Christmas without a bit of intrigue? While most holiday stories are filled with carols, twinkling lights, and snow-covered villages, a gumshoe kind of Christmas takes a detour. It's where noir meets nostalgia, and a wisecracking detective walks the streets, solving mysteries under the glow of festive lights. This unique blend of grit and holiday spirit creates an unforgettable tale, offering a fresh spin on the season.
By Muhammad Nadeemabout a year ago in Fiction
The Artist's Secret Part 2
We have met Clara, an agoraphobic freelance sketch artist who comes across her neighbour, Mr. Bellamy, dragging a too-familiar-looking package out of his home.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago in Fiction
Dimensions
Link to the Challenge: “Oh, Jeff… I love you, too…but… I’m two-dimensional.” “Oh, darling. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself…”
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Fiction
Intervention
Henry was unknown to most; he didn't flout his power. He deliberately stayed out of minor skirmishes and wanted no celebrity or honors. His existence was solely for assistance to the Powers and as an enforcer in rare moments.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in Fiction
Gone. Top Story - December 2024.
Sandy sloped down the stairs, cigarette packet crushed in one shaking hand. No one questioned a resident heading out for a smoke at this hour.
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
Long Distance Relationships
”Oh Jeff… I love you too… but … You just wouldn’t fit into my neighborhood. Besides, the family visit trips would really be a killer.”
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Fiction
The Lunar Bean and the Celestial Giant . AI-Generated.
In a small, moonlit village, lived a curious girl named Anya. Her days were filled with dreams of faraway galaxies and cosmic adventures. One evening, while tending to her family's humble garden, Anya discovered a peculiar bean. It glowed faintly, casting an ethereal light on her face. Drawn to its otherworldly glow, Anya planted the bean, hoping it would grow into something extraordinary.
By Monnade Mixoumabout a year ago in Fiction
349 Sorrows—Drowned and Otherwise
"Done your Christmas shopping?" He just looked at me in disbelief. "Oops, sorry. I mean Hanukkah. You have to get a whole week's worth of presents, right? One for each night. Gotta be expensive."
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
I saw mommy
“Oh Jeff, I love you too… but... you must never tell daddy what you saw. You don’t want mommy to get in trouble do you?“ Little Jeffery, confused at first is now scared, shakes his head, while his young world blurs through tear filled eyes. The excitement of tomorrow morning vanishes like the ghost of Christmas past. He dares a glance back at the mistletoe hanging over the archway, and sees red.
By JBazabout a year ago in Fiction
The Opportunistic Borrower
Natalie wasn't sure if Simon would be angry about her borrowing his shears but she wasn't going to chance it. It would present a wholly awkward scenario that she didn't want to navigate. And so, instead, Natalie decided to put them back where she knew Simon kept them.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
Yeah, Uh-Huh
"Oh, Jeff... I love you too... but..." "It's not me, it's you?" "Well, not exactly, but, kind of..." "It's kind of me, and kind of you?"
By C. Rommial Butlerabout a year ago in Fiction
The Friday the 13th Before Christmas
“…And I’m telling you, it’s not a Christmas movie,” Adario announced. “It takes place around the holi—” Samantha started. “Let me stop you right there. Not sufficient enough. Plenty of things occur during the holidays. Doesn’t make them ‘Christmasy,’” Adario pointed out.
By Skyler Saundersabout a year ago in Fiction