Short Story

Going To The School Nurse In 1977
"Yes, we're having TV dinners tonight Frank." "I want Turkey Dinner, but I don't want the cranberry compote. Are you having the Salisbury Steak, Alice?"
By John R. Godwin8 months ago in Fiction
Impulse Purchases
Impulse Purchases “Did you hear a scream?!” “Yes I was the one who screamed! A mouse just ran across the room from that cabinet!”aaA mouse!!”
By VJHD8 months ago in Fiction
Midnight Toilet Trip
"TeddyBear, come on. Come on, let's go weewees. Weewees. Weewees! Good girl, let's go. And I'm closing the door too so you can't ditch me outside this time, babs.
By Emma K. Weir8 months ago in Fiction
Auction
"We have our first item, you can peruse and examine it, to get an idea if you want it. I know you two will both want this, so I am expecting an aggressive bidding marathon, but when the hammer goes down, the hammer goes down, and it will be the end of the auction for this item".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Fiction
In the Eye of the Storm. Runner-Up in Nothing But Voices Challenge. Content Warning.
“We’re too exposed.” “Go back to bed, Connie.” “I can’t.” “Then at least try. You ought to take the time before the sun rises.”
By Bridget Couture8 months ago in Fiction
One by One
“Have you seen Dog, have you heard?” “Of Pig’s litter?” “No, no, that the farmer is sending the chickens to slaughter.” “It’s only the roosters and hens that no longer lay. If you cannot contribute to the farm, you must go, such is the way of things.”
By Laura Lann8 months ago in Fiction
The Ball
“Come on in, Mr. Walters, have a seat on the couch, get comfortable.” “Thank you.” “So, I guess start off by telling me, what brings you into therapy?”
By jl wood8 months ago in Fiction
The Castle. Content Warning.
"What do you see, Lilith? "What is this place?" "What do you think it is?" "I don't know. Maybe. It seems so... Familiar."
By Corvus8 months ago in Fiction
Judged. Content Warning.
“Shit, the party starts in an hour, and I still haven’t decided what to wear.” “Well, you better hurry up then.” “But I don’t like anything I own. Nothing fits properly.”
By R.S. Sillanpaa8 months ago in Fiction
Hello And Goodbye
"Hi, uh, I'm looking for Sam Miller, can you tell me what room he is in? I was told he was brought in early this afternoon."
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden8 months ago in Fiction
Eat Me
“Eat me.” “What did you say?” “I didn’t say anything.” “You said eat me.” “I didn’t even open my mouth.” “Eat me.” “You just said it again.”
By David E. Perry8 months ago in Fiction
The Lure
I heaved the last trunk over the lip of the top step, staggering back with it before dropping it to the ground. I sank onto a loose cushion nearby, gasping for breath as I surveyed the damage: crates and trunks scattered across the suite, loose items draped over every bit of furniture, which was just about all askew.
By Phoenixica248 months ago in Fiction