Microfiction

The Beach Find. Content Warning.
"Mum! Mum! Someone's washed up on the beach!" Callum skidded into the kitchen, where his mother was sat drinking coffee and scrolling through her phone.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
The reunion of Dragons
My great grandmother used to say she came face to face with the last dragon. The very story would entrap me, mesmerized as she spun her tale of the last great beast.
By Jennisea Redfield2 years ago in Fiction
Truth Is. Top Story - March 2024.
“Where were you?” She hid her suspicions under blankets, hoping he’d coax her out with honesty. “Told you where I was goin’.” He hopped on his right foot while tugging his left sock.
By M. Lee2 years ago in Fiction
Alone
My word~ Gynecologist ~ 21 words Tony is a stoic ecologist who moved from the city to the rainforest. There, despite his bee allergy, he built a nest to live in. He wanted to see if the soggy environment of the nest would affect the tiny organisms growing there.
By Sandra Matos2 years ago in Fiction
Forest of Eldoria
In the heart of the Enchanted Woods stood the sprawling, ancient Forest of Eldoria—a sentient forest of unparalleled magic and wonder. The trees whispered secrets of old, the leaves hummed with ancient songs, and the roots intertwined in a dance of life. Within its depths, mystical creatures roamed freely under the watchful eye of the Forest Guardian, a majestic stag with eyes that shone like the moon.
By Sunny2 years ago in Fiction
87 Some Things Just Don't Add Up
In 1951, I was born. By 1954, I was 1/13th as old as my father. In 1964, I was 13 years old, 1/4 as old as him. Fractionally, I got a big jump on him. If you were to graph out my progress, you would see that ten years later, in 1974, I would be 1/3 as old as my father.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
We're All Mad Here
Does the thought ever strike you, "I'm not mad. I'm the only sane one here"? Sounds like the call of the crazy person, does it not? But truly, I'm not mad. I'm not.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Why Be So Greedy?
Intonation is paramount in the face of the unknown. Our planet survives, but our species collides with its fearless greed for more. Imagine a time when spirits residing within us, would advise humanity to help and be kind. To care, love, and unite, in the face of all irreparable destruction.
By Gabriela Trofin-Tatár2 years ago in Fiction
Elysium!
Once upon a time in a not-so-distant future, virtual reality had become an integral part of everyday life. People across the globe were interconnected through a vast digital landscape known as the Metaverse. It was a place where one could be anything they wanted, go anywhere they desired, and do the impossible.
By Sunny2 years ago in Fiction
The Reviewer
It had gone well, she thought as she wrapped up her first book signing. She had been worried as it was intimidating to stand up infront of a load of strangers and read your works. You had to believe that they liked you or why would they be there?
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
A cryosurgeon
Once upon a time in the small, snowy town of Frostwood, there lived a talented cryosurgeon named Dr. Elara Frost. Dr. Frost was renowned throughout the land for her exceptional skills in cryosurgery, a cutting-edge medical procedure that used extreme cold to treat various ailments. She had mastered the delicate art of using freezing temperatures to precisely target and destroy abnormal tissue, making her a sought-after expert in the field.
By Sunny2 years ago in Fiction
The Worst Suit
I aim to write these so that you can enjoy them as stand alone stories, or one after the other. If you'd like to do the latter (they're all very short):
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction