Microfiction

#234: The Snappy History of Sango Jingo (Part 3)
The Sango Jingo cosmologist (interestingly, he was also a cosmetologist—his day job), Gravikyle Higgsaphile, was the first to break the 10D barrier when he completed building his ball made completely out of superstrings.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
Rotten
She was dead then. Gone as a wisp of smoke on the cold wind of January. They were all gone. Wife, children, and town turned into smoking ashes rising high in the black, moonless night like some sick epitaph. Azec gazed out across the smoldering town, searching for any twinkle of triumph in the rubble like a heron seeking fish in a toxic lake.
By Silver Dauxabout a year ago in Fiction
The Time Keeper
Dr. Nigel Reid scanned through the headlines on his cell phone. His eyes paused at a mention of some of his recent exploits. He never quite got used to the media attention, though it wasn’t completely accurate to say it was on him. It was more of a yes and no scenario.
By Randy Bakerabout a year ago in Fiction
"Stella"
Oh how Stella wished she would out grow all the secrecy and oddities that went with being her. Just once she wanted to be excited at the sound of the ice-cream truck as it turned down her block. How many times had she ran with her friends eager to purchase her cone, only to choke it down, finding it hard to swallow. How many times had she used her perfected famous fake cry when her ice cream fell "accidently" to the ground?
By Pamela Walsh-Holteabout a year ago in Fiction
God's Book that destroyed the Earth
A thousand years had passed since man first appeared on earth. But he was still an animal like other creatures, yet, a wave of amazing development was rising inside him. Infinite possibilities of development were hidden inside him. Which makes him unique from all other creatures, "God was very happy to see the rapid change happening inside man.
By Karan w. about a year ago in Fiction
Imposter Syndrome
Guitar-hum thrummed in his body. Surrounded by coiling wires and sheet music, Billy wiped nervous sweat from his brow. Jeez. This is one tough gig.
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
Mist
There wasn't one day when Mist discovered his preferred form. He'd always been a strange little boy, difficult to grasp both physically and intellectually. He didn't know where his power came from. He had no parents to ask.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
The Fall of Wonderguy
He had a choice: beer or spliff. “Por qué no los dos?” Jonathan said to himself. He took a swig and reached for the joint.
By Sean Selleckabout a year ago in Fiction
The Bioluminescent Beasts
Fairies did not exist, but the Deconica Coprophungi did not mind they were confused as another being. The Deconica did not mind much at all except maintaining the balance of the universe. They lived both inside and outside of time and space.
By Amos Gladeabout a year ago in Fiction
Bloody Dark
"You gotta see this interview," Jill Koening says to her producer. "It's going to change everything. Probably." "If this is another cat adoption story, I'm going to flip my lid, Jill," her producer replies. "Go on."
By Adam Diehlabout a year ago in Fiction
The Crimes of Professor Crankshaft
The Royal Family Bee Farm honey stand was abandoned, except for one jar of honey. The old man picked up the honey and pulled out his wallet, looked around, and put it back. He walked away.
By Amos Gladeabout a year ago in Fiction
My Choice
In my job, I’m faced with making more choices in a day than most people make in a year. Sure, they don’t all involve life or death, but some might. Making a choice isn’t really the problem, knowing if it’s the right choice is. I might diagnose a situation, examine all the variables, and make a logical decision based on the facts. Unfortunately, logic isn’t always the right answer.
By Mark Gagnonabout a year ago in Fiction