Microfiction
White Whispers
"What do you think?" Mary's bursting with excitement. "I dunno, Mum... It's beautiful, but how much-" "Designer, so it costs thousands new. I got it for... Neveryoumind. Let's just say, a bargain. Try it on. If it's no good, I'll sell it on, make a profit. Win-win."
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
The Last Broadcast
It was 2035, and the world was associated in manners unbelievable simply 10 years prior. Each gadget, each home, and each thought appeared to course through the vast surges of information, enveloping the globe with a computerized cover of data. The most recent trendy expression was the "MindLink," a brain interface that permitted clients to interface straightforwardly to the web with their viewpoints. It was hailed as a definitive development of the computerized age — to the point that it was no longer.
By Nadia Tasnimabout a year ago in Fiction
Manhattan skyline
Jody was late for the meeting, walking between blocks in Lower Manhattan, trying to find the subway entrance. She could hardly cross the road for traffic, and the noise, smells and searing heat were unbearable. She whistled up a taxi and hopped in. Acutely conscious of the time, Jody still had leisure to admire the classic, geometric lines of the buildings reaching up to the sky. She recalled what her grandma from New York had said about cab drivers.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
228 Sango Jingo History Part 1: the National Flag
Somewhere south of Frisland, in a hidden dimension of regret defying longitude and latitude, lies the mysterious island nation of Sango Jingo. It is unique, named the most you-can't-get-there-from-here by Condé Nasty Traveler for two whole recessions running.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in Fiction
Unlocking Practical Intelligence: The Real Path to Becoming Smart
Have you ever thought about how to become smart? Often, we hear that it takes 12 years of school, 4 years of college, and 6 years of graduate school. After all this education, however, many people still struggle to find stable jobs. The silver lining? You’ll be able to craft impeccable Reddit posts about your situation. But what if becoming smart is easier than you think?
By cathynli namuliabout a year ago in Fiction
THE UNFORTUNATE MOMENT OF CANOEIST JOE
Joe had paddled his boat to the center half of River Obim when the thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed thin spark light across the sky indicating rainy weather was forthcoming. He did not bother much; clinging to the belief that his 25 years of experience as a canoeist kept him paddling. The fluctuating weather was not friendly though, he kept assuring his two passengers of their safety till the terminal end of the voyage.
By Emmanuel ogarabout a year ago in Fiction
Anxious Meeting
You hover your hand over the doorknob, your palms sweaty, and you swallow hard as you stand outside your supervisor’s office. Your mind reels through every poor decision you’ve made this past week, knowing that any of them could earn you this reprimand. You remind yourself that you’re not the worst employee. You’re always on time and taking extra work and shifts; you’re always polite. Blanching, your stomach clenches as you enter the small office and stand before his desk.
By S.N. Evansabout a year ago in Fiction
