Microfiction

Sit a Spell
Come near, sit a spell, and listen to tales of old as I sit and rock by my fire. I'll serve you some cocoa and cookies as I tell you of the time long gone by when your Greats' greats once lived.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
The Situation
Inside the Small Restroom, I gaped at my Reflection and softly spoke to myself, “Will, I feel trapped forever”. A wavering spectacle
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago in Fiction
Chronological and/or cognitive age
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village nestled in the hills, lived two individuals who defied the conventional notions of age. Noah and Mia are each living their lives in stark contrast to one another—one seemingly living with the weight of their chronological age, while the other embraces their cognitive age with unwavering enthusiasm.
By Lulua🍀.2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of the Forsaken: The Haunting of Hollowbrook Manor"
The Haunting of Hollowbrook Manor The winds howled through the twisted branches of the ancient trees that surrounded Hollowbrook Manor. The mansion stood atop a hill, shrouded in mist and darkness, a silent witness to the secrets it held within its decaying walls. No one ventured near the mansion after sunset, for the stories that circulated among the townsfolk were enough to send shivers down even the bravest souls.
By Saranya devi2 years ago in Fiction
The Final Expedition - Episode 13
The Final Expedition - Episode 11 The Final Expedition - Episode 12 or start from the beginning - The Final Expedition - Episode 1
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction
Lucy in a Nightie with Shoes on
Outside, the striptease of winter was coming to an end. Blossom looked frivolous. Her sense that the trees were having a better time fuelled frustration.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Fiction
The Doorway. Content Warning.
This was written for James & Oneg's Summer Writing Challenge Extravaganza. The prompt was to write a fantasy fiction or a poem about your most recent dream(s).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
👾 The Summons of Cthulhu 👾
"Technical studies, each stressing in its own bearing, have until now hurt us little; yet sometime the sorting out of separated information will open up such startling vistas of the real world, and of our horrible position in that, that we will either go frantic from the disclosure or escape from the lethal light into the harmony and security of another dim age." H.P. Lovecraft, "The Call of Cthulhu (1928)
By Lonely King2 years ago in Fiction
The October Gentlemen
I should run away. I should definitely bound right out of the door and into the yard, through the path I have walked multiple times as I planned my escape from this dignified sale of my body. Given the head start, I could probably lose my expected horde of pursuers if I stick to the plans I made and fortified the past few months before this dreaded but expected event.
By Onyinye Kalu2 years ago in Fiction
The Baker and The Beekeeper
So opposite the Beekeeper and the Baker would be. One works in the safety of the indoors while the other risks the sharp stings of their outdoor companions. Inside and outside. Sweet and savory. Sharp and soft.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Fiction
Fading Echoes
In the idyllic village of Serenkov, nestled between rolling hills and verdant fields, lived two inseparable friends, Ivan and Oleksandr. Their lives were intertwined, much like the Russian and Ukrainian cultures that flourished in their close-knit community. Serenkov was a testament to unity, a place where shared dreams and laughter reverberated through every corner.
By Akorede Adetunji2 years ago in Fiction
Mara's Gourd: The Unveiling of Blessings and Curses
In the heart of the African wilderness, a spirit named Mara resided. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, she roamed the vast savannahs, dense jungles, and towering mountains, seeking to uncover the hidden mysteries of the world. Mara's insatiable curiosity often led her to the most remote and forbidden corners of the land, where she discovered ancient artifacts, sacred relics, and whispered legends.
By Uniqe stories2 years ago in Fiction