Microfiction

The Rise of Lazy-Boy: Nap Time's New Hero
On a day much like all the others in the bustling metropolis of Prompton, lived Larry Bumford, the laziest man around. Unlike the city's busy residents, Larry had a special gift: an unparalleled ability to be lazy. He could nap anywhere, anytime, and found ingenious ways to avoid doing anything remotely constructive.
By Rudolph Lingensabout a year ago in Fiction
Midnight at the carnival
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen”. We searched and searched but could not find Eleeza anywhere. Why in God's name had we even decided to attend a 'day' carnival of horror which was held at night. The idea had sounded absurd, yet fascinating, we imagined everything would be more eerie in the April shrouded mist.
By Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago in Fiction
Jesus in the Sci-Fi World
In the year 3057, humanity colonized countless planets, and artificial intelligence governed societies with flawless efficiency. Earth was no longer the center of civilization; instead, it was a forgotten relic, a museum planet where ancient artifacts lay buried beneath layers of time.
By PETER Jabout a year ago in Fiction
The Quiet Barber -the Microfiction
He didn't like to talk to his customers. It wasn't because he had nothing to say: he had a great interest in people and he had a life that was full; anecdotal and at times, crazy. He could regale his customers animatedly if he chose to, like a lauded entertainer and they would laugh, wide-eyed, at his witty, well-delivered tales.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
249 Free Bird
Lucy would offer her forearm; I would step onto it. She'd reach under each wing to stroke my down. It was affection, intimacy, and love.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
Good Bye Mum.
I was just a naive 8 year Old, bursting with excitement and dreams, when my world was shattered. I had rushed home from school, eager to share the thrilling news with my mom. I had been chosen to skip a grade and take the Common Entrance exams! But as I searched the empty house, my heart sank. Where was she?
By Nneka Benedithabout a year ago in Fiction
Thirteen
It was a bright, cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Detective Skinner waited on tenterhooks for the news to roll in, as surely it must. Every day, on the stroke of thirteen: another body. Twelve days now. Twelve corpses.
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
The Cosmic Gardener
Zorp the Zargonian had a peculiar hobby: collecting Earth's most notorious criminals. With a mischievous grin, she activated her ship's tractor beam. Plucking those villains mid-heist.
By Testabout a year ago in Fiction
248 Homecoming
It was about time the elephant in the room was addressed. I could no longer ignore it. Or the others. One person's elephant is another's ex-lover.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
The Flip-Flop Heist
"I dare you," Chris whispered. No going back now. Rory inched his way across the garden like a ninja on a lava field wearing slippers, such was his stealth, agility and quietness.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
Just Like New
Maggie's business, “Pan Revival,” had become a local sensation. Customers flocked to her with their old, battered baking sheets and muffin tins, hoping for a miracle. Maggie, bless her, delivered on her incredible promise, "just like new!"
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
Androgynous
Introduction Androgynous /anˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/ adjective partly male and partly female in appearance; of indeterminate sex. "a stunningly androgynous dancer" having the physical characteristics of both sexes.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Fiction