Microfiction

168 Children Like Them
There I was in the Principal's office, waiting. He walked in and sat at his desk. "How can I help you?" he asked, avoiding eye contact.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Coincidentally Fireflies
Introduction For Belle's challenge here: The music is "Fireflies" by Owl City Coincidentally Fireflies Riddle me this:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Dreamscape Series
I aim to write my daily micro fiction stories so that you can enjoy them as stand alone stories. I have kinda sorta cheated on my story every day challenge by serialising some of them.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Bested By A Meer Woman
The thief flew past her as she strolled the sidewalk, snatching her bag from her shoulder and sprinting off down the road. But he picked the wrong victim, as Victoria had prepared for this very day.
By Colleen Millsteed 2 years ago in Fiction
Mostly Dead
I was asleep, and my sleep was a scream that went on for a long time and swallowed me, and swallowed me, and swallowed me. Then I was awake, and my waking was panic, and that threatened to swallow me, too.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Con of Humanity | Part 2
Beneath Mount Etna Orazio’s body instantly disintegrated as it touched the scorching silver liquid, sending a harrowing stream of dark gray and brown smoke through the dense underground air. Clement shifted his arm to retrieve the pistol lodged within his waistband but a well placed bullet to his upper left shoulder prevented him from acquiring his weapon.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
The Bag - Revelation
This microfiction is part of a series. If you would like to read it from the start, please visit The Bag - The Chapters where you can start from the very beginning should you so choose.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Brief Encounter
It was close to midnight, and I was wandering along a Mediterranian beach under the stars. I thought it was odd that there was no moon, but maybe it was the time of month.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Looking for Love
"So, let me get this straight. You've been in a relationship for weeks online?" Lisa felt uncomfortable. Susanne always asked direct questions, like darts.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
NASA brings off space travelers' spacewalk over 'spacesuit inconvenience'
In the annals of space exploration, few activities capture the imagination and symbolize human ingenuity as powerfully as spacewalks, known officially as Extravehicular Activities (EVAs). These operations, essential for maintaining and enhacing the International Space Station (ISS) and for advancing scientific research, epitomize the blend of human bravery and technological sophistication. However, even in this realm of cutting-edge science and engineering, unexpected challenges can arise. Recently, NASA was compelled to abort a scheduled spacewalk due to a 'spacesuit inconvenience,' casting a spotlight on the intricacies and risks associated with working in the vacuum of space.
By afrin jahan2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Taxidermist's Lovely Young Wife
In White Bear Lake, we rode a tandem bike. I pretended to know how. When we crashed into the bookstore, he went inside and bought me a stuffed polar bear. For our anniversary, he presented me with a taxidermied version. It was a mouse, white as a ghost.
By Cali Loria2 years ago in Fiction
Waking Nightmare
On some level, I know there's something weird. Maybe an odd shimmer, how everything gleams just a little too brightly. My bed is gloriously comfortable. It's wonderful to wake, stretch, and wiggle. My cocoon. Safe. Warm. Smelling of mother's washing powder. I should have a showe-
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction