Microfiction

Tilt
Plink. Plink. Another bead of liquid swelling and drooping, pregnant in the early morning sunshine... and behind it, a tanned, square-jawed face, cold and smooth as marble.
By L.C. Schäfer7 months ago in Fiction
Death is a mystery
DEATH IS A MYSTERY😔... BUT IT OFTEN SEND SIGNS BEFORE IT COMES 😔 (Episode 1) The sun cast a golden hue over the village of UJUALA as the rooster's crow signaled the start of a new day. Elder Nneka, known for her wisdom and kindness, sat on her porch, sipping her morning tea. Children played nearby, their laughter echoing through the air.
By Haya princess7 months ago in Fiction
The Portrait in the West Wing
The storm arrived the same night Eliza Ravenscroft did. Rain thrashed the windows of Wescroft Manor, wind howling through broken eaves and ivy-covered chimneys. The great house, nestled on the cliffs of Northumberland, had stood for nearly three centuries, weathering time—and secrets.
By Ghani7 months ago in Fiction
A Sweet Treat. Top Story - July 2025.
Cupcakes for sale! I see the sign attached to the small booth with two girls as I walk down the sidewalk. Hmmm, I haven’t had any baked goods in a while. Why not?
By Amethyst Champagne7 months ago in Fiction
“Room 313”
The phone in Room 313 rang exactly seven seconds after Julia unlocked the door—and no one was supposed to know she was there.
By Sabawoon7 months ago in Fiction
“The Man Who Borrowed Time”
No one noticed the man in the café until he pulled out the hourglass. It was small, elegant—no larger than a teacup—and the sand inside shimmered with something that didn’t look like sand at all. More like stardust. He placed it gently on the table beside his untouched coffee and turned it upside down.
By Sabawoon7 months ago in Fiction
The Diamond Treasure in the Depth of the Sea
Long ago, beneath the surface of the Southern Sea, there existed a hidden underwater kingdom known as Sirena. Protected by glowing coral walls and ancient sea magic, Sirena thrived in silence, unknown to the surface world. At the heart of its power was a legendary jewel called The Heart of the Abyss—a massive diamond that pulsed with light, magic, and life.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmad7 months ago in Fiction
I Found a YouTube Channel That Shows Me Sleeping — But I Live Alone
This is going to sound fake. And I get it. If I read this, I’d probably think someone was trying to write creepypasta or go viral. But if even one person believes me, then maybe I’m not going crazy. Maybe someone out there has seen what I’ve seen.
By huzaifa Khan7 months ago in Fiction
Level One
He awoke in his bed, knowing nothing about the world around him. He walked through what looked like a medieval village and listened to townspeople talking. He ventured out of town into the woods beyond.
By Sarah Tinney7 months ago in Fiction
The Incident
They just stood there staring at each other. I’m not sure if everyone was simply at a loss for words or afraid to be the first to say something. True, an incident like this does take time to process, but someone had to be the first to speak. Since he was the oldest of the group and the owner of the small manufacturing plant, Peter knew that the responsibility to start a conversation about the incident fell directly on him. He squared his shoulders, took a deep breath, let it out slowly, and began.
By Mark Gagnon7 months ago in Fiction
Toast, Towels, & Tights (& Bisoprolol)
Journal Log - SUBJECT M 03/05 07:12 Exited Statham Road terrace carrying standard grocery tote. Fingernail polish chipped (burgundy, left index). Leopard-print scarf worn loosely. No umbrella. Forecast: rain.
By L.C. Schäfer7 months ago in Fiction
The Clock That Counts Backwards: A Short Story About Time Travel and Regret
Introduction Have you ever wished you could turn back time, even just for a moment? To fix a mistake, say something you left out, or take a different path? This story looks at how strong regret can feel and how tempting it is to change the past. It features a strange clock that doesn’t move forward like normal, but backward instead.
By Racha 7 months ago in Fiction