Microfiction
The Last
The air was warm as it weaved through her red hair. Too bad. Fall was her favorite. She wouldn’t feel that cool air ever again. At least she’d get one last sunset. Swirls of purples, pinks, and oranges expanded out in front of her. A front row seat to the end of the day. Her end.
Kimberly KookendofferPublished about a year ago in FictionFly
I don’t know why she did it, but she said it was time. I started to ask time for what, but I was thrown over the edge by her wind torrent.
Magic Beauty Brush: A Haunting Glow
In an old, dusty antique store, a forgotten makeup brush sat among other trinkets. Little did anyone know, it held a mysterious power. Whenever it touched a face, it granted flawless beauty beyond imagination. Women flocked to purchase it, unaware of its eerie secret. One fateful night, a woman applied the brush's enchanting strokes. But as she gazed into the mirror, her face transformed into a ghastly visage, her beauty twisted into a haunting nightmare. The brush cackled softly, pleased with its wicked mischief. Its curse had claimed yet another victim, forever trapped behind a monstrous facade.
the kitchen sink.Published about a year ago in FictionThe Room
The black wraith drifted to a halt in front of her. With wicked speed, sharp claws pierced her shoulder, finding purchase in the muscle.
Roundtrip
The tell-tale nausea washes over me as I merge onto the highway. I grip the wheel with damp palms, training my bloodshot eyes on the road. Just 90 more minutes.
Aleta DavisPublished about a year ago in FictionPhoenix Rising
The phoenix rose from the pool without warning. None of us saw it there before. What kind of party was this? Weren’t those creatures supposed to arise from ashes, not water?
Carol LabuzzettaPublished about a year ago in FictionA Hole In The World
Jayna walked along county road 19 between her trailer park and a convenience store. She walked the same route every day. She never expected she wouldn't make it to work.
Jason Ray MortonPublished about a year ago in FictionSecrets Unveiled
In a quiet suburban town, a series of strange occurrences set the stage for mounting suspense. People start receiving anonymous letters, each containing a chilling message that hints at hidden secrets. An eerie presence looms over the community, leaving everyone on edge. A curious journalist, begins investigating the origins of the letters, uncovering a web of deceit and betrayal. With each new clue discovered, the stakes escalate, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. As the town's darkest secrets are revealed, the journalist realizes they are being hunted by a relentless and enigmatic adversary.
HummingbirdPublished about a year ago in FictionSoleil
Even though she felt she was alone in all the world, she tried her best to shine through the darkness of her endlessday. Everyone shunned her, averted their eyes. Oh, they liked her for a while it seemed, but not for long, as they would scuttle for shelter to avoid her and her gaze.
The Ferocity of the Animal World -Part 5
The going is getting tough now in Bradan Writes Stories (a Medium writer) Seedling Challenge, as Step 5 calls for a Sudden Fiction short story.
Colleen MillsteedPublished about a year ago in FictionReading my book
"Where are you little elf?" "He did it, I'm sure of it!" I'm lost in the story, searching for suspense and adventure. "He killed her, you know he did!"I say to myself, my heart beating faster. Stories can do this. They take you into a world of magic, suspense, and thrilling and horrific adventures.
Carol TownendPublished about a year ago in FictionLOVE AND TIME
There was an island where all feelings lived. Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge and all other feelings including love. One day, it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink. All other feelings constructed their boats and left except for love.
Motunrayo SabaPublished about a year ago in Fiction