Microfiction

Are You Compromising or Conceding? A Relationship Reality Check.
We often hear that compromise is key to a healthy relationship. But what if, sometimes, giving in is actually giving up? It may seem counterintuitive, but there are instances when compromising can be detrimental to a relationship. So how do we know when it's time to hold our ground, and when it's time to give way?
By Subhasri Devarajabout a year ago in Fiction
No Greater Hive of Scum and Villainy. Top Story - August 2024.
She crawled out of the ooze of endless bureaucracy... A week's long stay in the hospital couldn't kill her. The poking, the prodding, the needles, the beeping machines, the tasteless meals, the flapping gown with her nether regions slapping in the wind - they transformed her into something not recognizable. Quack doctors coming in to sneak fees onto her bill for “consultations.” The experimental drugs, the interruptions of sleep cycle... Come on, people, no one needs to be woken up that bleeping early for meds!
By Meredith Harmonabout a year ago in Fiction
Death by Drowning. Content Warning.
The sun shone down on the lake as Cynthia gazed out over the water. By the distance from the bottom edge of the sun to the water's edge , she knew that it'd be only 2 hours until sundown.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Fiction
Florist Impressions. Second Place in Epic Beginnings Challenge.
In her shop Claire admired her creation. Lavender, violet carnations, calla lilies, aubergine roses. Not bad for an English major, she thought.
By kateresaabout a year ago in Fiction
236 Breathing Free
Mission Control: Hello, Captain Murphy. We're sorry for the unscheduled landing on Bartels-3. We also realize there's been some damage to your navigation portal interface, meaning that successful return to the Lagrange Point ship remains impossible until the patch is downloaded to your craft.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
Glass Half-Empty
"Alright, Mr. Glassphemy, is it?" "Just Glassphemy." "Alright, Glassphemy, thank you for meeting with the Rogues and Villains of Tomorrow Admissions Board."
By Bethany Yoderabout a year ago in Fiction
Splice
The lights in the bar were low, the corner table dimmer than most due to a blown globe. A red-haired woman leaned forward, the large scar running down her face visible in the half-light now.
By Savannah K. Wilsonabout a year ago in Fiction
Unconditional Love
She said, "I'd follow you anywhere," when they were in the first throes of love, and he believed her. And their love was strong in the beginning.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
Rat Man
Most rich people fall in one of these categories: You have snobs who believe that their money gives them the right to do anything they want. You have philanthropists who believes their money gives them the responsibility to better the world. Then you have the party animal who only wants to have a good time. They use their money to buy friends.
By David E. Perryabout a year ago in Fiction
For Her
Library permanently closed. “That’s a shame, I was looking forward to the next book,” said Shanti. Jeremy frowned as he stared at the sign.
By Sean Selleckabout a year ago in Fiction
Just Another Trip
ONE Waking up beside him feels like the beach at sunset. I stare at the lines of his face, so peaceful as he slumbers. His chest rises up and down like the waves climbing the beach and then receding. My heart double beats as my eyes find his parted lips and I kiss him softly.
By David Brandyabout a year ago in Fiction
The Bachelor. Top Story - August 2024.
Henry spent a lot of time worrying. His job was frustrating and seemed mostly meaningless. His body was gradually changing in perfectly ordinary, embarrassing ways: time and biology were conspiring to turn him into his father's lazy twin. His friends were dwindling in number. Their conversations were mostly about children and spouses. They seemed charming at first, if a bit formulaic, but quickly devolved into conspiratorial whispering or angry complaining about the gulf between how things were supposed to be and how they actually were.
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Fiction