Short Story

What She Said
Introduction This is for Raymond G Taylor's "Oh Jeff, I Love You Too But.." Challenge based on the detail from the Lichtenstein painting and you can read about it and enter below
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Death By Secret . Top Story - December 2024.
News Reporter: There has been another murder, making this the 15th murder in the city in the past 22 days. Our reports say that the police haven't been able to uncover evidence or clues to who could be behind these gruesome crimes.
By Kaori Knight 2 years ago in Fiction
A Joyful Christmas in Pinebrook
The snow fell softly, blanketing the small town of Pinebrook in a sheet of white. Twinkling lights adorned every house, their reflections shimmering on the icy streets. Inside the Peterson home, the warm glow of a crackling fire painted the living room walls in hues of gold and amber. The scent of cinnamon and pine filled the air, mingling with the soft hum of Christmas carols playing in the background. The Peterson family had always been known for their lively and heartfelt Christmas celebrations. This year, however, an unexpected twist added a layer of magic to their festivities. It all began with eight-year-old Emma discovering a dusty, old ornament in the attic while helping her parents sort through decorations.
By Lunar Quill (Fantasy Walker )2 years ago in Fiction
An Experiment In The Death of The Soul
The psychic stared at the Interviewer, waiting patiently and second guessing her impulsive decision. She hadn't really signed up for this, nor was she invited, she had just kind of wandered in.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelle2 years ago in Fiction
Friday The 13th
Nori Ross arrived in her hometown in Glitz City. It’s been two years, and she'll be seeing her family again at a rooftop bar called Cloud Castle.
By Nary2 years ago in Fiction
The December Lantern
Fat snowflakes sparkled outside the window like a giant snow globe. They glittered around the small mountain cottage and fell in a thick blanket on the house, the driveway, and the mountain above.
By Kathy Tsoukalas2 years ago in Fiction
The Saragossa Stage: Hell on Wheels
A 50 mile reenactment ride on an authentic stagecoach may have been 40 miles too long. Would all the “lucky” passengers live to tell the tale.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
The brooch’s secret
Thick clouds gathered in the sky. The brisk wind carried the hum of conversations, the sound of laughter and the clinking of coins over to her.
By Laura.the.writer2 years ago in Fiction
Witness to a Death
Entry from a diary dated 1937. An old man relates the tale of a murder he witnessed as a young boy. My name is Jason McCord. The following tale is a recollection of something I seen with my very own eyes when I was quite young. The sight was so shocking, I remember every detail as if it were yesterday.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
Glossy Crimson Ideals
"Oh, Jeff... I love you too... but..." With her gun to his head, she pulled the trigger, as Jeff trembled on his knees, weeping.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
Documentary: Mass Alien Abduction in Pennsylvania
Chapter 1: The Silence Date: July 4th, 2024 Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Victims: 127 reported missing The Fourth of July fireworks display in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was abruptly cut short by a strange, eerie silence. Witnesses describe a sudden hush, a chilling stillness that descended upon the crowd. Then, the disappearances began. 127 people, men, women, and children, vanished without a trace. Cars abandoned mid-drive, picnic blankets left behind, screams cut short mid-sentence.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Fiction
Serah and the Mysteries of the Universe
Chapter 1: The Flying Saucer The shimmering towers of Atlantis pierced the luminescent sky, casting long, ethereal shadows across the crystalline city. Princess Serah, with her hair the color of the deepest ocean and eyes like polished pearls, gazed out from the balcony of the royal palace. The air hummed with the rhythmic pulse of the city, a symphony of flowing water and the gentle hum of energy fields.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Fiction