Microfiction

A World of Voices
Lives pour through a Siv of talk. Now that is a sullen thought. So why did I just think it? Perhaps because it’s true.
By Amethyst Champagne2 years ago in Fiction
"Quest for Cosmic Companions: Exploring the Scientific Pursuit of Extraterrestrial Life". Content Warning.
Introduction: In the vast expanse of the cosmos, the tantalizing possibility of life beyond our planet has ignited the curiosity of scientists and astronomers. This article embarks on an exploration of the scientific quest for extraterrestrial life, delving into the methodologies, breakthroughs, and ongoing investigations aimed at uncovering the existence of cosmic companions across the universe.
By Siva N2 years ago in Fiction
"Beyond the Stars: Investigating Reported Encounters and Unexplained Phenomena". Content Warning.
Introduction: The annals of human history bear witness to accounts of inexplicable sightings, encounters, and unexplained phenomena attributed to possible interactions with beings from beyond our world. This article delves into the enigmatic realm of reported alien encounters and unexplained events, probing the narratives, investigations, and enduring mysteries that continue to captivate minds and fuel speculation about extraterrestrial presence.
By Siva N2 years ago in Fiction
A New Beginning. Top Story - January 2024.
Bright white nothing. Blinking against the glare, I willed my churning guts to still. Chewed my lip, wiped my sweaty palms on my trousers. I'd never been on a spaceship before. I tried not to stare around me (not that there was anything to look at) but this left nowhere for my gaze to rest but on his(?) huge black eyes.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
New Beginnings
This story has been written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 losing my mind...sorry, I mean, 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
Freedom?
Every morning I wake and it's the same old thing. Every morning I wake and I want to be there. Not here. Not here. Every morning life takes a crap on me again. All my dreams are of that place. The place where she is and where they are. Where it all went right and wrong at such a quick pace, but it's the only place I want to be, trying to fix what I broke.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
New Year's Nuptials
Today was Neddie’s wedding day, the first day of the year. Pa had arranged for a marriage for her with the Hanson boy, whose family had offered a cow with two calves as part of the small dowry they were able to pay. The Hanson boy was good-looking, about three years younger than she was, and half her height.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
New Year, New Person: New Number
844111289941501.241665-146.860133 is the number I've been given. It is my number. It is shiny and new — never used before by anyone. It is the sum of my birth and death numbers.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Cinderella and the Inventor's Ball
In the enchanting kingdom of Gearonia, where the air was filled with the rhythmic hums of machines and the clinking melody of gears in motion, there dwelled a visionary inventor named Cinderella. Her workshop, tucked away in the outskirts of the kingdom, was a sanctuary of innovation. Cinderella possessed an innate understanding of machinery and a fervent passion for science, yet her brilliance remained obscured by the drudgery imposed upon her by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Fiction
Ring Finger
Quick note: I believe this is my first ever micro. Remember the ring finger unofficial challenge? I have no idea what this is that I wrote haha, but it helps if you have seen the movie “The Banshees of Inishirin” with Brendan Gleeson. I wanted to have some characterisation so this went way over the word count of the micro.. so then I chose not to shorten it or share it. 😅 Anyhow, enjoy.
By Grz Colm2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Deception: A Crime Fantasy Tale. Content Warning.
In the mysterious city of Eldoria, where ancient secrets and modern technology coexist, a web of crime concealed beneath the glittering facade begins to unravel. The enigmatic detective, Serena Blackthorn, finds herself entangled in a complex case that transcends the boundaries of time and magic.
By Nada soliman2 years ago in Fiction
Neanderthals
As the man approached the door, his heart was racing with a mix of excitement and nervousness. He had never been out of town to fix an electric device before, and the thought of it made him anxious. However, he took a deep breath and knocked on the door, hesitantly calling out the owner's name before swinging it open. To his surprise and disappointment, he found the owner of the house lying on the floor amidst scattered bottles. He was immediately worried and tried to wake him up. As he was doing so, he heard a loud noise coming from the fridge, confusing beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He slowly opened the fridge door and was astonished by what he found inside.
By crazon2 years ago in Fiction