Microfiction

Vicarishame
If you ever felt embarrassed for someone else, even though you are not the one who did something wrong, you know what I'm talking about. Vicarishame happens when you witness someone say something incredibly stupid, outright lie, being rude to others, or doing something else that you know is wrong. You are ashamed for them, vicariously. For example, I experience this type of embarrassment every time I watch Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show interact with Trump supporters who do not realize how easily they get into his logical traps.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Fiction
Wowtigo
Little Tom ran to the front door of the house. The doorbell had just chimed its beautiful tune. He reached his hand up, turned the door handle and swung open the door. It’s almost as if the sun had deliberately shone down its rays of light onto the person standing in the entrance. It was Grandma.
By Joshua Maggs3 years ago in Fiction
DippyWoddyOddleNoddles
I sat in King Wahum's restaurant with a friend, and I thought "Yeah, I can do this. I've eaten noodles before with a fork!"
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
Panclangdom
We had just finished coffee in my friend's kitchen, though you couldn't see the kitchen table for pans. My friend is known for collecting pans, she has thousands of them, in her cupboards, and on her worktops.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
Beware the Weaverdivots!. Top Story - October 2023.
“SONOFA!” Wopplebuff spat as he lay face down in a weaverdivot. Luckily, the depression he fell into was left by a relocated endtable. It wasn’t deep. He could climb out, unlike the previous day when the humans moved their new sofa.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Fiction
Lumithrill
Dawn's Embrace The coastal town of Marigold Bay was renowned for its breathtaking sunrises. Each morning, the locals and the occasional traveler gathered on the shoreline to witness the lumithrill – that magical moment when the world awakened.
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction
Mugly
Sarah and Jenna were waiting in line at the local grocery store when they heard the commotion ahead of them. A lady at the register was upset that the new computer system rejected her coupons because they were expired. The poor cashier was being called such awful names and told she was illiterate by this bully of a woman. The cashier almost cried when the woman demanded to speak to the manager.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
Malaperostity. Top Story - October 2023.
It was only eleven, and Mike was already exhausted. He loved his wife, but she had this annoying habit of moving his razor after she cleaned, and he left late.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Scribblitis
“I’ve got a pretty serious case.” Daniel said solemnly. He was breaking the news to his best friend, Peter. They had been besties since forever and they spent all their time at the library, losing themselves into the works of glorious authors - Tolkien, King, Gaiman.
By Leigh Hooper3 years ago in Fiction
Xaawo
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. -Oscar Wilde Three months went by, and Xaawo has learned a heap about herself, her obstacles, and her new home. Her English language skills are becoming a crowd-pleaser, she's been getting straight A's, and she's developing a strong bond with Samara, an American-Russian girl who attends the same school as her. Since she immigrated from Mogadishu to Minnesota, Samara hasn't left her side; she's walked every step of a dark, scary, and lengthy trek every single day. If it weren't for Samara, Xaawo would be a martian walking mindlessly and fearfully in the complex world.
By Talia Devora3 years ago in Fiction
The Visitor
Shawna was playing outside when she heard a noise above her. Looking up, she saw an odd-shaped little boy-looking creature. The boy looked down at her, staring with his amber-colored cat's eyes.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
Enlistiasis
The Arts Committee meeting had been productive. Dana checked his notes on the legal pad in front of him. All the items scheduled for discussion had been addressed and each had a set of initials beside it, indicating the member that particular project had been assigned to. Over half of the items bore the initials "DOC".
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Fiction