Microfiction

Whispers of Oak & Acorn
Introduction In the heart of Acorn Creek, where sun-kissed wheat fields whisper secrets to the wind and ancient oaks stand sentinel, dwells ten-year-old Elias. His life, like the sunsets that paint the sky in hues of bittersweet gold, is a fragile tapestry woven from laughter and loss. For Elias, nestled between the sturdy boughs of his grandfathers' love, yearns for the warmth of a family whole, a dream fractured by the echoes of his parents' broken fairy tale.
By J.mellal2 years ago in Fiction
Sensa "Hugh" Moore
Sensa "Hugh" Moore passed quietly in January, 2024, after a long battle with complications from COVID-19, with several other contributing factors cited. Born to Further and Annie Moore in Hey, MO, his parents have requested his birthdate be withheld, stating, "We prefer to think of him as ageless."
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Fiction
The Crystal secret
The town of Ravenswood was covered in fog, where old legends murmured through the cobblestone roads. Local people discussed a secret mystery, a vindictive power that hid in the shadows. Legend had it that a gem with unbelievable power lay secret in the core of the prohibited backwoods.
By R Roka2 years ago in Fiction
Olivia's tasty cheesecake tale
Once upon a time in a quaint coastal village, there lived a talented baker named Olivia. Known for her extraordinary desserts, Olivia was always on the lookout for unique flavors to delight her customers. One day, as she strolled along the sandy shores, she was struck with inspiration by the abundance of coconut trees swaying in the breeze. Eager to create something special, she decided to concoct a masterpiece – a Coconut Cheesecake that would capture the essence of the tropical paradise.
By Rajasekaran Karunanithi2 years ago in Fiction
A Forgotten Story On Vocal
The Prompt Write a fictional story from the perspective of a misplaced item. The music is "Forget About You" by The Motors
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Witness. Top Story - January 2024.
I stood by the shore, watching the waves, sole witness to the End. The water lapped up against my feet, no longer boiling but still painfully hot, asking a silent question I did not answer. I did not move. The water receded, dragging with it sand, shells, ash, and bone.
By Hunter Wilson2 years ago in Fiction
The Pits of Perfidy
Another story written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 choosing to write a microfiction story every day, making 366 stories for every day of this lovely leap year. You can check her original story out here:
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Blue Bear
I don’t know where I am. I only know that I should not be here. She never puts me with the others. She’ll never find me among them.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Fiction
Reality. Content Warning.
Damian Lewis, a young prodigy with an insatiable curiosity and a keen mind, had always been drawn to the mysteries of existence. His small basement laboratory was a sanctuary of wires, circuits, and dreams. Damian's latest creation, the Quantum Reality Analyzing Machine (QRAM), was poised to unravel the deepest secret – the very existence of mankind.
By Alexander Walker2 years ago in Fiction
Totzilla
"You're the boss, don't let him manipulate you!" she said. I tried to look confident and sensible. It wasn't my first babysitting gig, but it was my first time minding an actual baby, and for longer than a couple of hours.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Put Down the Phone and Feed Me
Woe is me. In despair I come to you, a poor neglected feline princess tortured into starvation by the horrible, careless human who claims to love me.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Fiction
Common Sense, Published on This Date
In 1776 Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a political and moral case for the colonists to reject subjugation by a monarchy far away. His message?
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction