Microfiction

Handbook of Mysterious Holidays: What to do When Left at School, A Step-by-Step Guide
“It’s National Illumination Day,” Silas whispered excitedly—"the festival starts today and you know what that means!” “Celebration starts at Nightfall?” Cassie replied hesitantly— “You don’t usually get excited about these random holidays, it’s not like we celebrate.”
By K.H. Obergfoll3 years ago in Fiction
Forest Dweller
"Beware the Forest Dweller they say, beware the Forest Dweller. With horns of gold and eyes so cold, one look and he'll steal you away."
By Nakiya Costin3 years ago in Fiction
Intermediate Tales of Enchanting Spectacles and their Accidental Summoning, Chapter Four: The Distant Defensive
“Desperia,” “Desperia Cribbe,” Professor Dandrick’s terse voice called curiously from the front-center of the oversized auditorium—a perplexed look across his otherwise boorish face.
By K.H. Obergfoll3 years ago in Fiction
Over
"Will you stop watching the fucking tele and listen to me David!" Margret screamed at her lazy potato of a husband. "What is it?" David asked, confused.
By Some Guy3 years ago in Fiction
Of One Mind
They say nobody can hear you scream in the vacuum of space. Yet the scream Cybel heard reverberating through her skull was all too real. Answering the scream with her own, Cybel keeled over in agony, clutching her head for fear that it would burst. Gritting her teeth, Cybel looked up at the overhead monitor and watched a replay of her handiwork: a silver starship blossoming into flame.
By Louis T3 years ago in Fiction
WILL
As always, Hallie awoke right earlier than her alarm went off. despite this, she nevertheless set the alarm each night before mattress, just in case. You never knew when something that turned into recurring may abruptly trade.
By Kushagra yadav3 years ago in Fiction
The Mermaid's arrival
"Where am I?" She asked herself, unsure of her surroundings. She had a strange feeling on her neck. A feeling as if her neck was opening in three different areas on both sides. She looked down to the sight of her home, a glass dome hidden away. She was now above it and now in the ocean itself. She swam towards the dome but soon realised that she could never return home. So she kept swimming and swimming, with fear everywhere she went.
By Some Guy3 years ago in Fiction
Of What May Have Been
"Jayla!" Raged footsteps followed, "Do you any idea what you've done?!" Jayla did not move from where she leaned back in the captain's quarters, feet propped and crossed atop the cluttered desk. The broken dagger remaining in palm, picking at her nails, as the door crashed back.
By Grace Gerrish3 years ago in Fiction
The Enigmatic
In the quaint town of Eldridge, nestled amidst rolling hills and murmuring streams, stood a mysterious antique shop known as "Aeon Curiosities." Hidden beneath a canopy of ivy and forgotten by time, the shop held a secret that would captivate the imagination of anyone fortunate enough to stumble upon it. At its heart, concealed within a dusty glass case, rested an enigmatic timepiece—a portal to parallel realms.
By Oliver3 years ago in Fiction
Clay, Metal, & the Olivewood Horse
They say that Apollo--God of horses--once preferred Troy. I lived during this time--when the sequential appearance of clay, metal, and olivewood secured favoritism among the Deities.
By Gina C.3 years ago in Fiction
Nurturing Brilliance
Once upon a time, in a bustling town, there lived a diligent and ambitious student named Alex. From a young age, Alex had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a burning desire to excel academically. Their days were a whirlwind of books, pens, and the constant pursuit of intellectual growth.
By Aisha Atif3 years ago in Fiction
The maniac Fedya
You would not believe what I found. I jump over tables, dodge my colleagues, run like hell. The chef, still behind me. I went where nobody should go. The smell there was rotten, disgusting, cold.
By Aelita Alexsandr Stanislava Vitaly3 years ago in Fiction