Short Story

Loud Speech
In the city of brave people, where the streets were crowded and noisy, there was a man named Samuel. He didn't speak often, but when he did, people paid attention. Samuel's son, David, admired his father's courage to speak out against unfairness, especially in court.
By M.Fiaz3 years ago in Fiction
The Frostkiss Chronicles: A Battle for Spring
In the land of Earthsong Sanctuary there was a Queen known as Frostkiss Blossoms. Her role in this universe was tending a snowflake garden. This was no ordinary garden, and the Queen had a powerful job. Each snowflake held seeds of exquisite spring flowers and green grasses in this snow-white garden.
By Daphsam3 years ago in Fiction
The Goddess of Kindness
In the quaint village of Ngekwe, where tranquility and prosperity intertwined like the threads of a finely woven tapestry, life flowed smoothly for its inhabitants. The village was a beacon of harmony, drawing people from neighboring settlements who sought to partake in its prosperity. Among them was a striking young woman named Kaso, whose arrival stirred a ripple of curiosity among the villagers.
By Miracle Solomon3 years ago in Fiction
Daniel's Special Delivery
While his mom watched from her porch, Daniel made little footprints as he brought a gift to Jason, an old neighbor who recently had a stroke. Three doors away was a long journey for a three-year-old, especially on a cold winter day.
By Tom Bissonette, M.S.W. Ret.3 years ago in Fiction
I-90 Freezeout
VOCAL SNOW FICTION CHALLENGE 2.9.24 I-90 Freeze-Out Hands gripped tight on the wheel, head hunched forward, Sam searched the snowy landscape for a turnout. Some place to rest, a hiding spot. His back ached from seven hours of driving in the tense position.
By Steve Murphy3 years ago in Fiction
Not A Christmas Story
The winds of forever winter spat a bitter cold this night. However immune to this, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph enjoyed the last refuge of warmth inside Castle Claus. All the while Mrs. Claus paced, watching her husband prepare.
By Jordan Flynn3 years ago in Fiction
Frozen Echo
Eric Bagwell... At least I remember my name. I look around me to see if I lost a limb or two. Only carcasses laid waste around me.
By TJ Decena3 years ago in Fiction
Nuclear Winter
The hissing was growing louder, muffled by my own ragged breath, my feet shuffling through three feet of fresh acidic powder.
By Dakota Rice3 years ago in Fiction
Gary and Tom
This story was originally published on Medium. ************** I'll tell you the story about Gary and Tom. We will start with Gary. See, Gary had lived in this area for quite some time. He was born in the area, grew up in the area, and eventually when he decided to put down roots of his own, he stayed in the same general area. His parents had lived here, their parents, and so on. Gary found a spot to call his own. A nice, cool, dark place underground.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 years ago in Fiction
Cragfast
They say the mountain can send you loopy. The air is thinner, the terrain is uncertain. It does something to your head. The trouble is there is a certainty lurking between rocks and down drops, and it dogs your every step.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
Cold Hard Cash
Encapsulated by the polar ice cap that was her heart, she suddenly refused to answer any more of their calls. Severing every means of communication, she had sealed any chance of resolving this situation peacefully.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Fiction
Unfinished Business
My footsteps echoed in the empty hall as I walked through the school. If I listened closely, I could hear the sounds of students and teachers rushing through the corridors. The bang of a locker door would punctuate the roar of talking and the yelling of the students as they tried to navigate the halls and learn about life. It had been decades since I’d been here—four to be exact.
By Kenneth Lawson3 years ago in Fiction