Microfiction

Pay-It-Forward. Top Story - December 2023.
This story is part of the Vocal + Assist Hallmark story challenge: The Phone Call It's a beautiful sunny Christmas Eve day in the suburban city of Orange, California. Nick was taking his brisk daily walk along the bike trail when his cell phone buzzed.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Fiction
Howling Flavors: The Tale of Windy City Ice
A long-hidden treasure waited to be discovered in the center of the thriving metropolis known as the Windy City. It was more than just your typical ice cream shop—rather, it was a hidden gem of frozen treats.
By Kageno Hoshino2 years ago in Fiction
Phantom Lair of Secrets - Part 2
Echo Team was relieved to pitch camp about one mile east of the cavelet discovered in the icy crevasse. Out of the wind behind a large hill they quickly assembled their tents and tied up the dogs.
By Kathy J Anderson2 years ago in Fiction
Phantom Lair of Secrets
Part 1 They expected ice and snowfall for most of the constant dark days spent traveling to their goal. The unearthing of a treasure of ancient origins, perhaps even an as yet undiscovered civilisation. The Echo Team, as they were wont to call themselves, were oblivious to their surroundings in the twilight beyond the headlights they all wore.
By Kathy J Anderson2 years ago in Fiction
Officers Deceived
The crime scene buzzed with activity as officers combed through every inch for clues. Detective Lisa Anderson, the lead investigator, eyed the evidence markers with a sense of urgency. The intel they gathered was crucial, and the impending arrival of officers from headquarters only heightened the stakes.
By ME Gusta2 years ago in Fiction
Quantum Dawn
In the year 2150, Earth had undergone a remarkable transformation. The skies were painted with floating cities, and artificial intelligence governed the daily affairs of humanity. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, humanity had unlocked the secrets of quantum physics, allowing them to tap into the vast potential of parallel dimensions.
By Lucifer2 years ago in Fiction
The Emoji of Love
Kelly was a luminary artist who lived in the center of Bolivia, where the stars were reflected in the celestial dance of city lights. Kelly skillfully incorporated emotions into her digital painting. She painted her heart into each stroke of her stylus in her dreamlike haven, which was filled with colors of passion and the aroma of creativity. Kelly wanted to give the digital tapestry life and depth in a world where emotions were often reduced to emoticons and love was trapped in pixels.
By Kasso Dachi II2 years ago in Fiction
Twelve Days of Fiction-Space Adventure
Sarah had traveled through dozens of dimensions of time through many dark and mysterious portals deep within outer space, searching for her parents whereabouts. Sarah's parents were well known astronauts, longing to teach their daughter the ropes. But they accidently entered a massive thick wall of asteroids which penetrated their ship, damaging it.
By Mattie :)2 years ago in Fiction
Lost Souls
“Windmills…? Impossible,” Me’ark said, guiding his horse through their shadows. “Fertile land once it seems, son,” Jo’attan said from his place at the column’s head.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction
All is Bloody and Bright. Top Story - December 2023.
Author’s Note: I said that I might follow up on my own “Winter Horror Story” prompt. Here it is! And here’s the link to the original prompt for anyone who wants to give it a try:
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Fiction
What Happened To Don Q And Sancho P?
The music for this piece is Leonard Cohen's "Who By Fire" These are the details of this challenge Don Q had the money, the castle and the title and Sancho P had the intelligence.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Silent Night, Deadly Night. Top Story - December 2023.
We have awakened. Cursed, grotesque, but awakened. The full moon shone through the gaps in the clouds as snow fell heavy upon the suburban home.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction