Microfiction

THE LYNCHING
I don't know which of my teachers said it, but it was one of them. Ever since I heard it, I have made sure to do that. If I meet them in the hospital, I’ll make sure to attend to them first. If I meet them in a queue, I let them go before me. Whenever I see them in the market, I make sure to pay for them or just make their shopping lighter, and this is where it happened.
By AyoO3 years ago in Fiction
Covert Mirage
The high-security prison loomed in the distance, surrounded by imposing walls and vigilant officers. Sophie and Elena, two highly skilled spies, approached the facility with a mission to infiltrate its deepest recesses.
By ME Gusta3 years ago in Fiction
The Illusionist
In the heart of the city, Detective Emma Harper, led a task force assigned to apprehend the elusive criminal mastermind known as "The Illusionist." Rumors circulated that The Illusionist possessed a device capable of creating lifelike illusions, throwing law enforcement into disarray.
By ME Gusta3 years ago in Fiction
"Song of the Spirit"
The moon hung low in the ink-black sky, casting a faint glow on the worn footpath that wound through the heart of Nzugbechi's rural village in South-eastern Nigeria. The night air was thick with the scent of dew-drenched foliage, and a distant owl's hoot echoed through the stillness. Nzugbe, a teenage girl with eyes that mirrored the hardships she had endured as an orphan, stepped cautiously along the path.
By Kingsley U Anoruo3 years ago in Fiction
The Friendship Potion. Content Warning.
One sunny afternoon, Oliver and Jasper found themselves inadvertently working side by side in the bustling village marketplace. A series of comedic mishaps led to the duo accidentally knocking over a cart of peculiar-looking ingredients. To their surprise, the scattered items seemed to hold the promise of something magical.
By kavinda ranabahu3 years ago in Fiction
The Firs Don’t Care About...
The holidays. And yet, every year, families drive out to tree farms to select and chop down what they deem to be worthy Christmas trees.
By Amethyst Champagne3 years ago in Fiction
Tabby's star- the possible habitat of Alien life.
Deep within the vast tapestry of the Milky Way, a star flickers with an unsettling rhythm. This stellar oddity, known as Tabby's Star (officially designated KIC 8462852), has captured the imagination of astronomers and the public alike, thanks to its bizarre dimming episodes that defy conventional explanation. And at the heart of this cosmic mystery lies a tantalizing notion: could this be evidence of a technologically advanced civilization, harnessing the star's energy with a megastructure known as a Dyson sphere?
By Void3 years ago in Fiction
The Brave Little Explorer. Content Warning.
In the quaint village of Meadowbrook, nestled between rolling hills and babbling brooks, lived a curious and adventurous young soul named Aria. With sparkling eyes and a heart full of courage, Aria dreamed of embarking on a grand adventure to discover a hidden treasure rumored to be hidden in the mystical Whispering Woods.
By kavinda ranabahu3 years ago in Fiction
The Magical Forest Adventure. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the heart of the Enchanted Forest, a group of inseparable animal friends lived harmoniously among the ancient trees and sparkling streams. The forest was a realm of magic, where every creature, big and small, coexisted peacefully. However, their idyllic existence was about to be shattered by the presence of an evil sorcerer named Malgrim.
By kavinda ranabahu3 years ago in Fiction
The Eye of the Beholder
The elevator stops when I reach floor three. My companion doesn’t move to leave and I think I understand when the door opens by itself. I am drawn from its safety into a floor that is cloudy. I can see everything in the clouds; they tell entire lives in flashes and when I move toward them, it is with a pull that is mesmerizing. I let Mnemosyne draw me into the fog.
By lucyjb3 years ago in Fiction
Elf On The Run. Top Story - December 2023.
This story was written for RM Stockton’s Challenge. Click here to learn more. It’s official! The front door shut, and the car left the street. I’m home alone for the first time on Christmas Eve with cozy, holiday socks on my feet; the ones with an Elf on the Shelf printed on them. I’m also wearing the matching pajamas too.
By Real Poetic3 years ago in Fiction
NEW Year NEW Love. Content Warning.
The air was crisp with the promise of a fresh start as the clock struck midnight, marking the beginning of a new year. Sarah, a young woman with a heart full of dreams, stood on the crowded street, surrounded by laughter and the echo of fireworks in the night sky. The city sparkled with lights, and a sense of anticipation filled the air.
By Akash 3 years ago in Fiction