Microfiction

The Haunting of Blackwood Manor
Chapter 1: A Shadow in the Mist The imposing silhouette of Blackwood Manor loomed against the darkening sky; its ancient stone walls shrouded in an eerie silence. The air was thick with a palpable sense of dread as if the very stones themselves bore witness to a sinister past.
By Nims2 years ago in Fiction
Trails
I am standing in a forest, lost. I wandered in sure that I could trust my sense of direction, amazed by the trees with their tail, straight branchless trunks, mushrooming out to create a green canopy blocking out the blue sky and the sun.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers in the Green Veil
In the heart of a hidden military installation, Agent Sophia Winters, a virtuoso in the art of espionage, embarked on a mission shrouded in shadows. Her target: the Valkyrie Guardians, an elite unit of female soldiers distinguished by their formidable green leather uniforms.
By ME Gusta2 years ago in Fiction
PART 1: TONY STARK
In the bustling heart of New Arcadia, Anthony "Tony" Stark stood as the luminary inheritor of Stark Industries, an empire pulsating with technological marvels. Yet, amid the accolades and glittering façade of his success, Tony's restless spirit yearned for realms beyond conventional excellence.
By Nithya shree 2 years ago in Fiction
A City in the Desert
There are so many things I want to tell you, but I am running out of steps and the time between them will never be enough.
By lucyjb2 years ago in Fiction
Rosita's News. Content Warning.
Rosita had some good news to tell Edmund. She was pregnant with his baby. Rosita knew he’d be excited to hear the news once Rosita told him. She was due in June and hadn’t been with anyone since June of this year, so she knew it was Edmund’s baby.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
He shared with me an ocelot
He shared with me an ocelot when finally, I touched ground. Two complex strays, matured with age, revealed a truth profound.
By Barbara Steinhauser 2 years ago in Fiction
the changing nature of it. Content Warning.
"Albuquerque," i let out an exaggerated, suffering sigh as i looked out the window in the front room of the home i grew up in. "you know, they use to call it the land of 'entrapment.' you always come back."
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Fiction
Crypteia
The air wrapped around our face as we descended through the darkness. The call of freedom, to it we harken our pace. To save ourselves from the final destruction. Of ourselves from their constructed narrative of destruction.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Fiction
Krampus on Campus. Content Warning.
‘Twas the night before winter break. The Deltas were having one last hurrah before everyone went home for the holidays. It would be a party of epic proportions. This was the fraternity that invented the '100 proof enema’ and ‘donkey dong roulette.’ Deltas were notorious for their grotesque hazing rituals and a rash of sexual assault accusations.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Fiction
Until Hell Freezes Over
🎄🎄🎄 Leather couches can be hard, cold, or inviting. Today, it was cold. Ten years had passed since my Lori died. My daughter Joni was away at dental school, preparing to succeed my practice. The mantle clock ticked the seconds as two words racked my mind. What next? Ramee, the hound curled on the couch beside me, remained silent.
By J. S. Wade2 years ago in Fiction
Seeking Solace in the Sands
I sat in the bustling coffee shop, the aroma of freshly brewed java filling my senses. Sipping my coffee, I found myself lost in the world of my thoughts. I stared out the window, watching as people rushed by with purpose and direction. In the midst of this whirlwind, I couldn't help but feel restless, yearning for something more, something different.
By Feathermoon 2 years ago in Fiction