Microfiction

Ultimate Betrayal
They stand in the hallway as she stares at him stunned like she was the one to be betrayed, before composing herself and slowly walking through the threshold. Fionn contains his laughter long enough to follow behind her, gently placing his keys on the entrance table. He makes sure to leave the door unlocked, for a faster getaway, whether it would be him or Sera to bolt first, it was hard to tell.
By N.J. Karp3 years ago in Fiction
The Last
The air was warm as it weaved through her red hair. Too bad. Fall was her favorite. She wouldn’t feel that cool air ever again. At least she’d get one last sunset. Swirls of purples, pinks, and oranges expanded out in front of her. A front row seat to the end of the day. Her end.
By Kimberly Kookendoffer3 years ago in Fiction
Fly
I don’t know why she did it, but she said it was time. I started to ask time for what, but I was thrown over the edge by her wind torrent.
By Ray 3 years ago in Fiction
Magic Beauty Brush: A Haunting Glow
In an old, dusty antique store, a forgotten makeup brush sat among other trinkets. Little did anyone know, it held a mysterious power. Whenever it touched a face, it granted flawless beauty beyond imagination. Women flocked to purchase it, unaware of its eerie secret. One fateful night, a woman applied the brush's enchanting strokes. But as she gazed into the mirror, her face transformed into a ghastly visage, her beauty twisted into a haunting nightmare. The brush cackled softly, pleased with its wicked mischief. Its curse had claimed yet another victim, forever trapped behind a monstrous facade.
By the kitchen sink. 3 years ago in Fiction
The Room
The black wraith drifted to a halt in front of her. With wicked speed, sharp claws pierced her shoulder, finding purchase in the muscle.
By Ray 3 years ago in Fiction
Roundtrip
The tell-tale nausea washes over me as I merge onto the highway. I grip the wheel with damp palms, training my bloodshot eyes on the road. Just 90 more minutes.
By Aleta Davis3 years ago in Fiction
Phoenix Rising
The phoenix rose from the pool without warning. None of us saw it there before. What kind of party was this? Weren’t those creatures supposed to arise from ashes, not water?
By Carol Labuzzetta3 years ago in Fiction
A Hole In The World
Jayna walked along county road 19 between her trailer park and a convenience store. She walked the same route every day. She never expected she wouldn't make it to work.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in Fiction
Secrets Unveiled
In a quiet suburban town, a series of strange occurrences set the stage for mounting suspense. People start receiving anonymous letters, each containing a chilling message that hints at hidden secrets. An eerie presence looms over the community, leaving everyone on edge. A curious journalist, begins investigating the origins of the letters, uncovering a web of deceit and betrayal. With each new clue discovered, the stakes escalate, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. As the town's darkest secrets are revealed, the journalist realizes they are being hunted by a relentless and enigmatic adversary.
By Hummingbird3 years ago in Fiction
The Ferocity of the Animal World -Part 5
The going is getting tough now in Bradan Writes Stories (a Medium writer) Seedling Challenge, as Step 5 calls for a Sudden Fiction short story.
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Fiction
Reading my book
"Where are you little elf?" "He did it, I'm sure of it!" I'm lost in the story, searching for suspense and adventure. "He killed her, you know he did!"I say to myself, my heart beating faster. Stories can do this. They take you into a world of magic, suspense, and thrilling and horrific adventures.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
LOVE AND TIME
There was an island where all feelings lived. Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge and all other feelings including love. One day, it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink. All other feelings constructed their boats and left except for love.
By Motunrayo Saba3 years ago in Fiction