Microfiction

Time Out
I’m a problem solver at heart, working my way through most of what life throws my way. I know life isn’t easy and it places obstacles in our path. Obstacles that seem insurmountable, but by putting one foot forward, they can be overcome.
By Colleen Millsteed 2 years ago in Fiction
Munson's Microfiction: My Tears Need A Minute. Top Story - May 2024.
A New Unofficial Challenge Has Arrived 🥳 I'm thrilled to announce my first unofficial challenge sponsorship via Vocal! As of yesterday, 2 May 2024, my Vocal catalogue proudly contains 150 pieces. For me, that's an unimaginable milestone. I've penned 118 pieces since 7 February 2024, and in large part other Vocal writers have encouraged and supported me into posting all sorts of writing, from poetry to horror to fae tales to confessions. The ride so far has been breathtaking!
By Christy Munson2 years ago in Fiction
Storm Valley
Just a walk. A few steps here and a few steps there. Trying to get from point A to point B. There is always a destination for travelers; Pioneers, Son. We are pioneers and we are the unsettled. We are the children who cannot sit still, and are labeled a disease. Many fights are in your future son.
By Zak ONeill2 years ago in Fiction
To Live or Die. Content Warning.
Live or die. We all would like to believe that we have semblance of control over our mortality. In most cases, it seems, we lack the understanding of the present; let alone the intricacies of concepts so big as life or death. But, I digress. In this moment, the choice was mine.
By Syncere2 years ago in Fiction
Unsubscribe here
The cursor hesitates uncertainly as it hovers over the "unsubscribe here" link. This email appears similar to countless others with an unsubscribe option. However, for her, it signifies more than just ending a subscription. It symbolizes the beginning of something new, with no intention of turning back. Her gaze shifts to the sender.
By Jess S2 years ago in Fiction
The Hardship Generator
I call myself "The Hardship Generator". Good title, eh? It's not your typical hero's name, I'll grant you but then what I do is not your typical hero work. I'm working for the good of humanity but mine's more the long game, not the "swoop in and save them" like your Superman.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
A Few Moments More. Top Story - May 2024.
You’ll give it one more minute, and then you’re headed back inside. It’s pretty chilly out, after all. Not that that’s a real issue - you’ve stood out here for longer, and in colder weather. The snow is nearly gone already; tiny, dirt-stained islands of the stuff form a shrinking archipelago dotting the sea of green that is your backyard. Striations of sunlight dance through the trees at the edge of the woods and paint the scene in a camouflage of brown, green, and gold.
By Gabriel Huizenga2 years ago in Fiction
Fifteen seconds to violet. Top Story - May 2024.
Victor regarded the electronic card around his neck thoughtfully, the numbers rising the tiniest fraction by the second. The bar almost looked like it wasn’t moving at all, if he didn’t look long enough.
By L Mincola2 years ago in Fiction
Anything Can Happen
Daphne Jane Donnelly slapped the snooze button for the umpteenth time just as soon as the alarm went off, all for another 60 seconds of sweet, sleepy bliss. A risky move, to be sure, but one she was more than willing to make, for she was at her wits end with her daily life. Her soul-sucking and mind-killing corporate job can go straight to hell for all she cared. Bills and debts be damned.
By Jackie Barrows2 years ago in Fiction
Becoming Death (00:00:00)
One minute. It seems incredible that we are here already. All of our work is about to pay off. Everything that we have done. This is what it was all about. Everything we've done for the last five years. The Manhattan Project. The creation of our small town. The mines and the experiments. The testing and retesting. It's all about to be worth it. This is it.
By Belle2 years ago in Fiction
If Spit Became Money
The emergence of biohacking movement — promoting open access of tools and knowledge of biotech, allowed a new sub-community to form within the traditional hacking circles.
By Raphael Kim2 years ago in Fiction
124 — Cold Calling
"Hello. Is this Geraldo?" "No, it's Gerard. Who's calling?" "Hello, Gerald. Don't let the accent fool you; my name is, um, Eddie. I'm calling because you've been pre-approved for a low promotional interesting credit card."
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction