Short Story

Soft As A Bear
It’s amazing just how easy it is to lose something. You could spend days, weeks, months being cuddled by someone on their bed, and then suddenly be knocked down onto the floor under their bed.
By Brea Henderson3 years ago in Fiction
Fearless Girl Lost to Charging Bull. Top Story - February 2024.
Remember how I was placed right in front of you at first? How mad you were about that, looking at me with your blood-shot eyes like you'd charge right at me if you could? You then thought and now I agree with you fully that me challenging you like that was actually changing your meaning?
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Fiction
Trust Is Key
Part 1: The Morning Commute Goodness me, this is exciting! It's my first day on the job! Noah's nervous, but that's natural for a newly licensed driver.
By MatthewKusza3 years ago in Fiction
Kick Off
At least I have a view. That’s always… interesting. I’ve been living on the roof for a few weeks now, and as the weather worsens I’ve come to resent it. Pouring rain at all hours, thunder rumbling the darkening skies, wind gushing against my broken skin, bashing me over the uneven surface. It's never strong enough to take me over the edge, though. Always a barrier blocking me from escaping, from finding my Pete again.
By Maddy Haywood3 years ago in Fiction
The Hacker's Dilemma
He had been hacking for hours, trying to break into the secure server of the MegaCorp. He knew they were hiding something, something big and sinister. He had seen the clues, the anomalies, the discrepancies in their data. He had to find out the truth, and expose them to the world.
By knowledge And Fun3 years ago in Fiction
Joy at the Top of the Hill
Chores done, we boys fled into the thick snow. A pack of us bundled up against the cold at our mother's fussing, sleds pulled behind us in mittened hands.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
The Siren's Call
How could I tell Ryan that I'd signed away our unborn child to a merman? They couldn't just kidnap my baby, though, could they? It was months 'til he'd even be born. That's forever. Head deep in the sand, when calls came from Merman & Merman, I ignored them.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
The Forgotten Umbrella
A neglected umbrella lay in a dimly lit corner of the lively cafe, surrounded by customer talk and cup clinking. It had been abandoned by its owner in haste, without a second thought. The umbrella, a strong black one with a sleek wooden handle, felt a sense of isolation as it watched the world go by. The umbrella longed for the touch of human hands, yearning to shield someone from the rain and provide comfort. Its fabric, once sturdy and resilient, now sagged with a tinge of melancholy, longing for purpose once again.
By Edwyna Arleen3 years ago in Fiction
Dancing in the Rain
Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by hills and forests, there was a young girl named Maya. Maya was known for her happy personality and infectious laughter, but inside, she felt a deep need to connect with others and understand herself better.
By M.Fiaz3 years ago in Fiction
Sewing the Devil's Shroud
Once, there was an old woman much given to boasting and gossip. She sat all day in the market, trying to sell her wares to passersby, for she was a seamstress. She had many takers, too, for she was, indeed, very good at what she did (when she was not busy wagging her tongue).
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Fiction
The Human Library. Content Warning.
"I am not going to give you community hours. Instead, I'm going to sentence you to serve 50 hours at The Human Library." The judge looked at the youth. He believed everyone should be given a chance and Kevin, hostile, yes, but still so young, did not look like he had been given much of one so far. He could offer him that.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Gridlock. Content Warning.
I sigh, moving my few metres for this minute, turning left onto Hope Street. Goddamn snow, blocking all the roads. Bumper to bumper traffic. I text my wife - I'll be home late...again.
By Brigitte Bennet3 years ago in Fiction