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Stories in Fiction that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

Hunters
I could feel the temperature drop as I stepped across the threshold. I looked around. Here? An ancient predator of the human race, holed up in this light, airy, modern construction?
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in Fiction
A Coven of Bitches
We call upon the earth, the air, The rain, and fire bright. We call upon the birds, the bees, The stones, the candle light.
By Ashe Lawson2 years ago in Fiction
Ghost white pain
I feel myself unable to stand without getting dizzy, a nauseas mixture of the worst sort of things set to my nostrils like an old feeling, a memory, burnt tire and gasoline, and then, fresh, salty air, and I find myself gagging, as the light burns my eyes.
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Fiction
Apercœur
apercœur /‘apəkɔr/ noun the openness of heart, particularly in embracing people’s inherent nature beyond differences. For eg. “Sarah's apercœur made her a beloved advocate for unity in her neighbourhood”
By Mesh Toraskar2 years ago in Fiction
The Mirage of Salvation
In the distant recesses of my memory, I can still vividly recall a time when life was blissfully uncomplicated. As I close my eyes, I can almost feel the scorching sun transform into a warm caress. The sound of the relentless wind begins to blend with birdsong as the plumes of sand feel like falling cherry blossoms against my skin.
By Amber Bristow2 years ago in Fiction
Back To Basics
"This is going to be the death of me", I thought as I filled the pot with bottled water. I didn’t have a sink in my apartment, and even if I did, I wasn’t sure I trusted the landlord or the city enough to drink either of their water. The small red light on the hot plate glared at me from the fold-out counter as I contemplated how I had never known anything other than life in the city. The honking horns, flashing neon lights, and endless crowds were my nightly companions. There was no escaping the noise of the city.
By Aaron Richmond2 years ago in Fiction
The Greatest Magic
“a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, lmnop. q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y & z. Now I’ve sung my abc’s. Won’t you come & play with me?”
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago in Fiction
To Want The Impossible
They wanted something possible and it was something he wanted too. So, he obliged. He took on the task with great pride and he created.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile2 years ago in Fiction
Fragments
I walked by the mirror and noticed something freaky about it. I became intimidated by it. I had to step back from it. Something just wasn't right. My stomach grew shaky, so I hid behind the room divider in my bedroom. That way the mirror was not able to see me, but I could keep an eye on it.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Fiction
Wicked Tongues - Part I.
“sub luna lacrymis colligimus adorare” She said, finger carving out a spiral sigil in the crisp air. The obsidian pupil in the door slid shut, as a series of locking mechanisms retracted in turn, as the ironwork rose vines, complete with razor thorns slithered away, revealing the words beati magicae intrare. The cyclopean pig iron door grunted with exertion as it ponderously began to open.
By Addison M2 years ago in Fiction
The Fridge. Content Warning.
Written for the Paul Stewart’s “Unnerve, Unsettle and Scare me” Challenge. Find all the details below. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Fiction
Glenmore Witches. Runner-Up in the Under a Spell Challenge. Content Warning.
“Ego ignis sum… Ego ignis sum…” Ava whispered the words over and over. A mantra for the rolling cypher glyphs that shined bright green on the screen in front of her and into her synthetic eyes.
By J D Guzman2 years ago in Fiction