Microfiction

Darkness Rises
In the darkness of a winter night, when the cold air makes people shiver, a small island in the middle of the ocean begins to reveal its mysterious stories. This is the Island of Darkness, where the mysteries of the world begin to gradually rise.
By Fairyland2 years ago in Fiction
Doc Is In
Doc entered his office, placed his coffee mug on his desk, and slumped into his chair. "Gretel," Doc spoke into the intercom. "Send him in."
By Christy Munson2 years ago in Fiction
Vainglorious
Glorious, he thought, as he sat valorising with rousing vigour the raising of the enemy's shields. The grins of his men and the chants of "saviour" was the salving he needed for the wounds he got in the hard fought battle.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
Cast Aside
Being part of a community is an inherent need of humanity. Part of a family, a group of friends, career colleagues and neighbourhood community.
By Colleen Millsteed 2 years ago in Fiction
Secrets of the Abandoned City
In the heart of a deep forest, where sunlight cannot penetrate, lies a long abandoned city. That city is called Ildoria, where mysterious secrets of the past are waiting to be discovered.
By Fairyland2 years ago in Fiction
The Witch's Secret Garden
In a small town hidden deep in the middle of the jungle, there exists a mysterious old house known as the "Witch's House". Locals believe that this is where a witch long ago lived and created an enchanting magical garden. The story of this house and garden has been passed down through word of mouth for many generations, making everyone curious and scared about it.
By Fairyland2 years ago in Fiction
Cygnet
Cygnet looked on at the other ducklings as they fell in line behind their mother. She would get nipped again if she did not take her place behind the others, but she could not get herself to do so, not again. It just did not feel right.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Fiction
101 The Joke's On Me
I nailed it! He had no more questions for me after only 15 minutes. I made him laugh. Made him agree with me. My resumé, he said, was "sterling." And there was only one other candidate when I was called in. How hard was it to beat out only one other guy? And look at him! He looked homeless. Smelled of alcohol. Tertiary smoke exposure stinking up the Place. Shiny clothes that could stand up by themselves.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Mediocris Spawn
"How's Pontus, Naia?" "Dreamy, Nerine," she swooned thinking about him. "Ohhh? Do tell." "I shouldn't kiss and tell, Nerita."
By Thavien Yliaster2 years ago in Fiction
The One Hundred
"Why are we here? What do you want with us?" The Creator peered curiously into the glass globe infront of her, a benevolent presence in an otherwise bewildering situation. It was her world and she was its ruler. Like a mad professor in a lab., she could observe and analyse and alter and remove if she liked as she was the controller of the Globe and everything that lay therein.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
My First Time in Greece
As the plane descended, the azure Aegean Sea came into view, sparkling under the midday sun. My heart raced with excitement as Greece, a land steeped in history and mythology, unfolded before me. Stepping onto the tarmac, a warm breeze welcomed me, carrying the scent of olive trees and sea salt.
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Fiction
First Time in United Kingdom
As I stepped off the plane onto British soil, a sense of exhilaration mixed with nervousness washed over me. This was my first time traveling to the UK, a dream I had nurtured for years.
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Fiction