Short Story

Rage. Top Story - January 2026. Content Warning.
Content Warning: Domestic Violence, Assault Rage D. A. Ratliff “Who did this?” My voice echoed through the house. All I wanted was a cup of tea, but one of the twins, running through the house like maniacs, knocked it over. My nerves tingled, and every muscle in my body felt coiled like a spring. Survival seemed out of reach.
By D. A. Ratliff8 months ago in Fiction
The Call. Top Story - January 2026.
“Hello.” “Don’t hang up.” “Goodbye.” “PLEASE, don’t hang up.” “You shouldn’t call.” “You said you loved me.” “I said it a million times, and I meant every one.”
By The Invisible Writer8 months ago in Fiction
Customer Service
These are the rules for customer service. Remember, the company is always right, and the customer is generally irrelevant as long as they pay their subscriptions. They are just our cash cows.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Fiction
Tea Gets Cold First
**Tea Gets Cold First** I made the tea before you arrived. Not because I was certain you would come, but because certainty had left me a long time ago and habit stayed behind, loyal and quiet.
By Imran Ali Shah8 months ago in Fiction
Pending
“Why is the clock melting?” “Because it remembers tomorrow’s lunch.” “We don’t have lunch plans tomorrow.” “We did. Several times. We kept moving it.”
By Stephen Stanley8 months ago in Fiction
Lizards and Usurpers
„Can’t we get a cat or a dog? Why must it be a lizard, Jane?” “Everyone has cats and dogs Jim. They’re boring. About as interesting as a couple called Jane and Jim. I want something more special.”
By Paul Fingl8 months ago in Fiction
How Envy Sounds
“Did you hear her again today?” “Yes.” “Talking about her husband like he’s a prize.” “She always does.” “I don’t get it.”
By Diani Alvarenga8 months ago in Fiction
Those Voices
Hi. Oh my gosh, I thought I knew that voice. How are you guys doing? Oh, hi! Great, thanks...how are you doing? Not too bad, keeping busy, you know. Boy, I haven't seen you in ages, what have you guys been up to?
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden8 months ago in Fiction
SHATTERED DREAMS
Who is it? Mr. Cooper, your mailman. Come in, Mr. Cooper. Do you want a glass of cold, sweet tea? That would be nice. Here is your mail.
By Frankie Berry Wise8 months ago in Fiction
Awaiting freedom
“So, how long you in here for?” “Feels like forever honestly. Is there a point even counting?” “You’re right. Same here. I mean, you’d think the food around here is punishment enough, but nah. My back is sore, and I’m pretty sure I contracted arthritis just being here.”
By Mo Darasi8 months ago in Fiction
The Heart Remains Broken but the Walls Might Stay Intact
The heart remains broken even where it mends. “What does that mean, Edward?” The damned are damned eternally. Not one of us ended up in this position before being given ample time to mend our ways.
By C. Rommial Butler8 months ago in Fiction
The Rise of Iron North
In the Empire of Zhuyan, the firstborn prince was a shadow in his own palace. His name was Lián Feng, son of Emperor Zhuyan Long and his first consort, Lady Mei Lin—a woman the world pretended to forget.
By Aries Mimsy8 months ago in Fiction