Short Story

The Consolation Prize
It was the day of the result and she had been shortlisted. She dared to hope. Could she be the winner of the Somerset Saki Society's Short Story prize, known as the "5s" or "Fives" in the literary world?
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
In body, I am a boy, but in spirit, I am a girl.
In body, I am a boy, but in spirit, I am a girl. I am Shad Maan, a soul neither bound by conventional gender norms nor confined to them. At the tender age of six, I found myself navigating a world where my physical form mirrored that of a boy, yet my essence resonated with the spirit of a girl. The allure of adorning myself in garments traditionally associated with femininity was undeniable, a source of solace amidst societal perplexity.
By Abdul Qayyum3 years ago in Fiction
THE VALUABLE LESSON
THE VALUABLE LESSON Once upon a time, there lived a weathered farmer who had aged beyond the ability to toil in his fields. Instead, he whiled away his days upon the porch, a silent observer to his son's continued efforts in the farmstead. The son, engrossed in his labor, would sporadically cast a glance towards his father's seemingly idle form.
By Abdul Qayyum3 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Lost Horizon
In a world where destiny weaves its intricate threads through the fabric of existence, there lived a girl who was left to navigate the tumultuous currents of fate from the tender age of three.
By Sara3 years ago in Fiction
The man with no memory
“Hello! Hello nurse, anyone.” James Ripley pressed the help button from his hospital bed over and over, but there was no answer, so he started yelling for help. He saw he was in a hospital, but he didn’t know why or how he got there. He looked out the window and saw it was daytime, the sun was out, and a bird was sitting on a ledge outside. The television was on the news, the report talking about a horrible train derailment that killed 40 people, injured over 100 and the police are still going through the wreckage looking for survivors or the dead.
By Robert Kegel3 years ago in Fiction
Mourning This Morning
You can never really tell if your mark is teetering on that edge between melting and stiff. “It’s just a guessing game. I can give you a rough estimate, but it’s different every time.”
By Adam Clost3 years ago in Fiction
"Scroggy"
Bath-time was over. The nightlight emitted a soft and friendly orange glow. The toddler, smelling of baby soap and clean pyjamas, lay in the crook of her mother's arm. Her hair curled away from her temples, framing big, wide eyes.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
60 Second Ride
An adventure. That was what Astrid wanted. She didn't think it was too much to ask for, keeping her expectations realistic when, in truth, she imagined a journey to a distant land or a daring quest through uncharted territories. What she got instead was a rickety old merry-go-round in Morison Park that squeaked and rattled with each turn.
By B3 years ago in Fiction
Rocky
In the bustling streets of a sprawling metropolis, a small, helpless puppy was born on a cold, unforgiving road. Its cries for help were met with indifference as the relentless tide of traffic roared past. But fate had a different path in store for this abandoned creature.
By Sara3 years ago in Fiction
Zodiac Signs and Love(5): Who is the most giving and the most frugal in love relationships
Generosity and frugality in relationships can vary greatly among individuals, often influenced by their zodiac signs. Let’s explore which zodiac signs tend to be the most generous and the least generous when it comes to their significant others.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 years ago in Fiction
Zodiac Signs and Love(4): Are You a Trusting or a Suspicious in love relationship
In the realm of astrology, different zodiac signs exhibit varying levels of trust and suspicion in their romantic relationships. Some signs possess an innate ability to trust their partners fully, granting them space and freedom, while others tend to be more suspicious, often leading to negative emotions and suffocating dynamics. Among the twelve zodiac signs, two stand out as the most extreme in these regards: Capricorn, known for their unwavering trust, and Scorpio, renowned for their deep-seated suspicions. Let’s explore these two contrasting personalities and how they approach matters of trust in their romantic partnerships.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 years ago in Fiction
Zodiac Signs and Love(3): Who is the most straightforward and inconsistent to express their emotions
Some people can’t hide their emotions, or express their emotions directly; some people always speak with reservations, making it difficult to guess what’s in their hearts. Among the twelve zodiac signs, do you know which two zodiac signs are the most straightforward and inconsistent? Let’s see if you hit it.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 years ago in Fiction