Microfiction

Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, inside a kingdom of great riches, belonging to a library of radiant glory, was a little book that told incredible tales of times long past. This text was the most sought-after book in the world, and many collectors wished it was in their libraries.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
To Live in Colour
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, this one follows on from Pissing on Fate.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
The Fall
It’s cold. Also dark. Your legs are caught in twisted sheets. You’re awake, but not. You try untangling yourself. Suddenly you’re toppling over the edge. The fall seems endless. You were pushed.
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Fiction
Last Year's Cake
Upon seeing her, I know instantly. I want to be her. The one with the wide brimmed bone black hat and those jarring eyes that never telegraph their punches.
By Christy Munson2 years ago in Fiction
83 The Stars in Heaven
Dear Diary, Miss Terry, my therapist, told my Mommy that I’ll talk about it when I'm ready. Maybe I’m ready, Dear Diary.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Fracking for Tact
"Well, you've finally got the Yorkshire puddings right. Well done!" Neil was pleased with his compliment, hoping that it would get the response it warranted. He was, after all, praising for a change instead of criticising. He was making an effort and he felt sure that it would be noticed.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
On the Day of the Hunt (VII)
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
Being Human. Top Story - March 2024.
Wandering this world, we brashly claim ownership. We give and take, create and destroy, harmonize and clash, carving our names into history's flesh. Poking and prodding, we pry at the very fabric of our existence in our thirst for knowledge - as we reach for new worlds among the stars.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Fiction
Ambassatrix
I came to King Zi-Rian's court in the late spring of that year, as ambassador sent to His Majesty with rich gifts and messages from surrounding kingdoms I had previously visited. As I was presented to Himself in court, his eldest lounged at the foot of the throne.
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in Fiction
82 Tail Wagging the Clown
"Would you like some candy, little girl? It's freeeeeeeeee!" Well versed in "stranger-danger," Macie was still caught off-guard by the one offering: a clown. An evil clown. The type of clown that makes the whole world ask, Who thought children would ever like clowns?
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Sinful. Content Warning.
Taking a bite from the apple of knowledge damned them forever in the eyes of the God that they made. Knowledge is a sin. Science is sinful. The Sun revolves around the Earth. Nothing changed, everything is the same, we all live sinful lives ruled by the Gods we made.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Should I?
Wonder… delight… ignite, explode within! Magenta, cyan, yellows swirl… Euphrates joins her three quicksilver sisters… rushing past my ambling feet. Havilah‘s golden nuggets rest alongside onyx. Luscious fruit drips exquisite nectar... cottonwool lambs frolic with frisky lion cubs. All mine to enjoy… except… eyes linger; hand outstretched… just one bite?
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶2 years ago in Fiction