Series

The Vanishing: Continuation of The Mayor
Two police cruisers sat outside city hall. The officers were there to meet with the mayor. Helena had been gone for twenty-four hours. She officially was a missing person in the eyes of the law. As the mayor’s wife, hers was a high-profile disappearance.
By Jason Morton2 years ago in Fiction
179 My Big Fat Book of Life: an Autobiography — Part 1
I reach up to the dusty bookshelf in my museum, its dedicated library that has been opened for me, for a special exhibition--"by invitation only."
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Just One Hug
God it felt good to be so close to him. The smell of him, the warmth. What I'd resisted so long. Was that why it was so good? Because I'd held back? My lips so close to his neck, I ached to kiss him. I didn't. Just a hug, I told myself. Just one. That's OK, right?
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
The Missing Treasure
In the curious town of Willow Creek, as rumors of the lost treasure spread as rapidly as possible, a feeling of suspicion settled among residents whose rumored treasure was a diamond innumerable which had passed over the years to the illustrious Winslow family. The extinction of anyone said to hold too much karma and success does destroy everything.
By Md.Samiul Islam2 years ago in Fiction
178 — Dear Star Registry...
Dear Registrars, Lovely exotic dancer, Ursula North, my “little dipper,” my “little bear,” is my unrequited love. I know she cares, even if she doesn't treat me like she does all those ogling men with their dollar bills. I need to impress her in an “astronomical” way. Imagine my presenting, instead of dollars or purchasing lap dances, an entire constellation deeded to her (in your registry, copyrighted with the Patent and Trademark Office!).
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Love Without Conditions
As I sat in the crowded auditorium, my heart swelling with pride, I couldn't help but tear up. My son, now a renowned professor, was standing confidently on stage, sharing his knowledge of plastic surgery with a crowd of esteemed professionals. I felt a sense of accomplishment wash over me as I gazed at him, my eyes welling up with tears.
By Noonaj2 years ago in Fiction
The Bag - Escape
This microfiction is part of a series. If you would like to read it from the start, please visit The Bag - The Chapters where you can start from the very beginning should you so choose.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Crimson Shadows
In the dimly lit streets of Ravenwood, fear lurked like a predator, weaving through the alleyways and abandoned buildings. The town had been gripped by a series of grisly murders, each victim bearing the same macabre signature—a crimson shadow painted in blood near their lifeless bodies. The media had dubbed him “The Crimson Shadow,” and his reign of terror showed no signs of stopping.
By JUAD2 years ago in Fiction
#177 — The Birds and the Bees and the Wasps: a Fable
A male bee and a male wasp were discussing love. "I penetrate the one I love over and over until I see the next person I want," boasted the wasp.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
the forbidden love of the driver and his employer
Jake had always loved cars. He spent his teenage years fixing up old clunkers in his dad's garage, dreaming about the day he'd have a car of his own. So, it wasn't a surprise to anyone when he ended up as a professional driver. He worked for the rich and famous, chauffeuring them around in their luxury cars, and he loved every minute of it.
By Heri hoerudin 2 years ago in Fiction
Love triangle (between me, you and my best friend)
The initial approach between me (Ari) and Nasya was already different. Everything was completely unexpected. It all started during our class vacation. It happened when we were still in the first year of high school.
By Heri hoerudin 2 years ago in Fiction
The Bag - Confrontation
This microfiction is part of a series. If you would like to read it from the start, please visit The Bag - The Chapters where you can start from the very beginning should you so choose.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction