Microfiction

The Burial Habits of Wild Dogs
Up until I was eight years old, I hadn’t had much occasion to think about death. Everyone who I knew and loved was alive, so that was the end of it.
By Jennifer A. G.2 years ago in Fiction
"The Mirage Game"
In a world where reality and dreams intertwine, there existed a game known as the "Mirage Game." This game was famous for its ability to blur the lines between what is real and what is imagined.
By Hendrik SancheZ2 years ago in Fiction
Amelia's Secret
I had suspicions soon after Amelia was born, but it was dangerous even to think such things. I explained them away rather than face them.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
My Brand New Android
We've all done it. Haven't we? Daydreamed of a better life. A lottery win, marrying someone rich, becoming famous. A giant whisking us off to a castle to learn magic.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
The Encore (Part 2)
Tony. I’m sure that’s not his name, but it matches his looks. Who knew Italian-American gangsters still existed? Not me, until last year.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Fiction
Mosquitos — Would You Miss 'Em?
Mosquitos. Would anyone miss 'em? Malaria, chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever? Genetically modified mosquitos unable to reproduce? Sounds like a great idea.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Ashes to Ashes. Top Story - March 2024.
The Captain’s “medical leave” was suspicious with a feel of relief and suspicion. John’s gratitude rush was a well-deserved break from the suffocating case and an opportunity for him to clear his head. However, he still felt some lingering doubts inside of him. Was this actually about his welfare or just a smart way of keeping him at arm’s length as they carried on with their investigations?
By Kageno Hoshino2 years ago in Fiction
Living Doll™
The Nia® series. Cantileave 'er Alone™ She was a work of industrial art. Poetry in kinetic motion. A sensuous capacitor of potential energy.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
The Haunting of Mayfair Mall
In the bustling heart of Mumbai stood Mayfair Mall, a towering monument to consumerism that seemed to pulse with life during the day. But as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the city, the mall transformed into something else entirely—a place where darkness lingered and whispers of the past echoed through its empty corridors.
By Ashok2 years ago in Fiction
Beyond Words
In the heart of a bustling city lived two friends, Lily and Ethan. They had been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged through countless shared experiences and moments of understanding that went beyond words. Their friendship was a testament to the profound connection that exists between kindred spirits.
By Awoniyi Adeshola Favour2 years ago in Fiction
Rescued Together
In a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, there lived a lonely soul named Emily. She was a gentle hearted woman who had weathered her fair share of storms in life. Despite her outward appearance of strength, Emily carried a heavy burden of loneliness within her heart. Each day seemed to blend into the next, leaving her feeling isolated and adrift in a sea of faces.
By Awoniyi Adeshola Favour2 years ago in Fiction
Peach Sky, Cold Ground. Content Warning.
This story has been issued with a Dharrsheena warning. Please proceed with caution. He was starving. The sky was peach, a contemplative reminder of summer's warmth and ripeness; but the air was brittle and taut as he stepped outside his cabin. Oh, for the sweet taste of a peach! He salivated as he pulled his boots on. The call of the wild was starting to screech and nag, wearing him down. He had no reserves.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction