Microfiction

DeJaVu
In the heart of the ancient city of Veridian, nestled amidst winding cobblestone streets and towering Gothic structures, a young woman named Amelia found herself caught in the enchanting embrace of a strange and inexplicable phenomenon known as déjà vu. With eyes wide, she stood frozen in time, her surroundings dissolving into a hazy blur of familiarity.
By Karun 3 years ago in Fiction
The Diagnosis
It made me sad to look at my fingers, so I looked out the window instead. There was a phrase my nohkom used when she was alive, but I can’t remember the words just now, only that it was about wanting things to be one way when they were another.
By Jennifer A. G.3 years ago in Fiction
Spring's Serenade
With the first warm rays, I arose from winter's sleep. All around, the world shimmered in hues of green and pink. I kicked off my shoes, joining a cluster of daffodils in their sunlit dance. The brook's laughter echoed as I splashed barefoot, every droplet playing a melody of spring. A ladybug landed on my thumb, its tiny legs a ticklish whisper. The sweet aroma of blooming lilacs filled the air, a perfumed sonnet to the season. In this moment, spring and I were one; a symphony of joy in a world reawakening.
By Tyler Rowe3 years ago in Fiction
The Mind of an Assassin
They say nice guys finish last. They’re right. I tried being nice. I tried following the rules, and look what it got me! No money, no job, just burns and scars from years working in a factory that fired me.
By Morgan Rhianna Bland3 years ago in Fiction
Mammoth Reincarnate
I remember walking these plains, lifetimes ago; I feel it in my bones. I used to walk, 12 feet tall and miles in a day. My long coat kept out the worst of the cold, but dangers were all around...
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Fiction
Tectonic Times
After the funeral, the mountain range disappeared. It wasn’t fog. Rather, a swallowing. Folks hissed in their homes, "goodbye resale value” (expressed as, “our poor ecosystem” in the grocery stores).
By A. Lenae3 years ago in Fiction
The Crazy Man
Everybody ignores him. He talks to himself in the park, on the subway, and while resting in bus stations. He's crazy, they will tell you.
By Miles Pen3 years ago in Fiction
The happy Christ
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst rolling hills and glistening streams, there lived a kind-hearted girl named Lily. The village was known for its festive spirit and warm community, especially during the holiday season. Every year, the villagers celebrated a grand festival called "The Happy Christ," a joyous occasion that filled everyone's hearts with love and happiness.
By Karun 3 years ago in Fiction
Eyes of the Storm
Her slumped form sat defeated at the table. Her emerald eyes, once sparkling, were now lifelessly transfixed on the battered back door.
By Sabrina Dahl3 years ago in Fiction
The Lunch Debt
Mom puts her tips in the coffee can after work and it's usually enough to cover my school lunch. All I could find for dinner was a pack of saltine crackers. I ate them one by one in front of the TV. Mom got mad because she says she is saving those for soup. What soup? She's always mad because she’s always tired.
By Leslie Writes3 years ago in Fiction
As the Sun Slips Below the Horizon
Every day, we held our breath as the sun slipped below the horizon, convinced magic vanished with its dying light. Shadows gathered, colors faded, and we yearned for the dawn. But one lonely night, we peered into the darkness. To our astonishment, the stars twinkled like floating landscapes, we weaved tales of the dancing figures alit in the velvet sky. Fireflies danced in ethereal unison, casting a soft glow upon the whispers of the night calling birds serenading our souls. We discovered even in the depths of darkness you can find a twinkling magic that equals daylight's brilliance.
By Randy Dannenfelser3 years ago in Fiction
Craven Flight
It should have been an ordinary day. They were not supposed to come for weeks. I heard the cries and froze. “The fairies, the fairies are coming!”
By Samantha Rusk 3 years ago in Fiction