Short Story

THE LEGEND OF THE HUNDRED-KNOT BAMBOO OF VIETNAM
In a small village nestled between lush green hills and golden rice fields, there lived a young man named Binh. Binh was known for his kind heart and tireless work ethic. Orphaned at a young age, he grew up working as a servant for a wealthy landowner, Mr. Tuan. Though Mr. Tuan's house was grand and his fields vast, his heart was cold and calculating.
By Thomas2 years ago in Fiction
Creep Shrieker. Top Story - December 2024. Content Warning.
I was squatting outside using the woods as a bathroom when I heard a loud howl. I was so scared that I accidentally grabbed a handful of poison ivy leaves to wipe with before picking up my pants to run!
By Alex H Mittelman 2 years ago in Fiction
YOU'RE ALL MINE - ch 18
YOU’RE ALL MINE - ch 18 (the magic of Midnight) ^ ^ “Mia, are you ready? Let’s go, girl! You’re wasting time.” “Midnight! Enough! Dad said weren’t leaving for another thirty minutes and mom insisted I put a bit of makeup on. She’s funny! ‘Don’t want to look like you’re ten when you’re looking for car!’”
By Margaret Brennan2 years ago in Fiction
Immaculate: Chapter 1
The door cracked open and a little voice said from below, “Can I help you?” I blinked and looked down, and saw a child staring up at me curiously. She couldn’t have been more than seven years old, with the curliest head of hair I had ever seen in my life.
By Taylor Rigsby2 years ago in Fiction
Love on the Rocks
Their marriage was heading toward a rocky shore. Could it be saved? Should they even try? Charlie Hackle had been married for seven years. He and his wife were not getting along.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
Voices part Five
(links to the previous chapters can be found at the end of the story) Looking Back to Chapter Four This is where we left of from the previous chapter of the Voices series:
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Fiction
Little Hats. Top Story - December 2024. Content Warning.
“So it comes down to headgear….” Gordo Ramos said. “Your name means fat!” Ben Fried said. “Shut up!” “What were we talking about?”
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Fiction
The Dove’s Secret: A Prisoner’s Journey to Redemption
Reading that note, I was overcome with astonishment and joy that knew no bounds. My affection for the dove grew even stronger with each passing day. It soon became a routine—she would bring me a gift daily from my unseen friend.
By Sara Lorel2 years ago in Fiction
The Memory Eraser. AI-Generated.
________________________________________ Dr. Evelyn Ross was always fascinated by the mind. As a neuro-scientist, she had spent years researching the brain's intricate workings, convinced that if one could understand memory, they could control it. After years of experiments, she had finally succeeded in building a machine that could selectively erase unwanted memories.
By Karenshy Johnybye2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Ravenswood Manor. AI-Generated.
________________________________________ Elliot hadn’t known his great-uncle Mortimer well, only that he was considered the black sheep of the family and lived in a sprawling, decaying mansion called Ravenswood Manor. When Mortimer passed away and left the entire estate to Elliot, the teenager wasn’t sure whether to feel lucky or cursed.
By Karenshy Johnybye2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of the Wild. AI-Generated.
________________________________________ Lila first noticed it on a sunny afternoon in early spring. She was wandering through the woods behind her grandmother’s house, chasing the fluttering shadows of butterflies, when she heard it—a faint, desperate voice.
By Karenshy Johnybye2 years ago in Fiction
The Wishing Tree. AI-Generated.
________________________________________ Elijah was just ten years old when he first stumbled upon the tree. Hidden deep within the forest, it stood taller than any tree he had ever seen, its bark a shimmering silver and its leaves glowing faintly even in the daylight. It seemed alive in a way that felt different from ordinary trees—its presence hummed with an almost tangible energy.
By Karenshy Johnybye2 years ago in Fiction