Psychological

The PROMPT.
Him: “Did you finish reading it?” Her: “I read it three times.” Him: “And?” Her: “It is a trap.” Him: “That is the point.”
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.21 days ago in Fiction
The Line Doesn’t End Where We Think It Does
“Did you mean to call, or was this just another accident?” “I don’t believe in accidents anymore.” “That’s new.” “So is hearing your voice without bracing myself.”
By Lori A. A.21 days ago in Fiction
One last kiss before goodbye
You have a visitor, Mr. Jolly. An old friend. A friend? I have a friend? Jolly! How are you? Not so well I’m afraid. I apologize if I appear confused, but you recognize me and I do not quite remember you.
By John Cox21 days ago in Fiction
Message From Your Driver
“Uber for Matthew?” “Yessir, thanks. I hope you're wrapping up. This blizzard is supposed to start soon and it looks like it's already screwing with flights.”
By Matthew J. Fromm22 days ago in Fiction
Stay
Felicity almost didn’t unlock the door. She stood on the porch with her suitcase tipped awkwardly on one wheel, rain dripping down her face, the key warm and faintly damp in her palm.
By Emilie Turner22 days ago in Fiction
I’ll Explain This Later
I’ll explain this later—why I kept my coat on inside the house, why the room felt colder after you left than it ever did in winter. There was a reason, I tell myself, something orderly and sensible, but all I can remember now is the sound of the door closing and how the air seemed to rearrange itself afterward.
By Jhon smith23 days ago in Fiction
Syncope
The clinic looked like nothing. It had no windows, no signage, and no presence except the faint antiseptic tang that clung to your skin even after leaving. The walls inside glowed with a colorless intensity that didn’t register as light so much as pressure.
By Fatal Serendipity23 days ago in Fiction
The Birthday Party That Broke the Pattern
Introduction Some children collect toys or stickers. Sarah Peterson collects patterns. Numbers, letters, names, dates — if it fits, she notices it. If it matches, she loves it. And when her tenth birthday lands on the tenth day of the tenth month, she decides her celebration should be as perfectly arranged as the world she treasures. But even the most carefully planned day has room for surprise, and sometimes the unexpected guest is the one who changes everything.
By Margaret Minnicks23 days ago in Fiction
The Last Light in Window Seven
Every night at exactly 9:17 p.m., a single window lit up on the seventh floor of the Alderstone Apartments. No one knew why.
By Yasir khan23 days ago in Fiction
Vessel Control Part III
Vapor trails issued from the stick. Gunnar Mayser walked the passageways. His gummy footwear never made a sound. He puffed on his vape stick. More of the smoke-like stuff puffed out and swirled about him like a morning mist.
By Skyler Saunders23 days ago in Fiction
The Director. Content Warning.
“Don’t tighten it.” “It’s slipping.” “It’s cutting.” “Good.” “Don’t say good.” “Breathe.” “Don’t tell me to breathe like you’re helping.”
By Richard Patrick Gage23 days ago in Fiction
The Lights Delay
The office uses motion-sensor lights. They’re supposed to save money. They’re supposed to make late shifts feel less lonely—rows of cubicles blooming with white light as you walk past, proof that the building sees you.
By V-Ink Stories24 days ago in Fiction