Short Story

Half-Baked Theory
There was just something about the way he trundled into the freezer, pulling that cool-box behind him like carry-on luggage.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Annabelle Is Gone
Florence Higginbotham rose from her bed. She knew it was the beginning of a new life, a new life without Annabelle. Her sudden departure was emotive. So many years together, and now an insurmountable void.
By Lost In Writing2 years ago in Fiction
Prologue II: The River’s Secret
Author: Dream Books Sanjeevi Some say the river actually flows in the opposite direction, and it did the day the Queen disappeared. The water was glimmering, but usually flowing towards the sea; and originating a storm and desperate movement as if the world rejected what had occurred. People were caught standing on the river’s edge with their eyes opened wide and their lips open in prayers to gods who had deserted them. This was no ordinary omen.
By Sanjeevi Kandasamy2 years ago in Fiction
Paws
‘Why is this my life?’ The young witch thought to herself as she raced through the market stalls. Amalia shoved past people giving her dirty looks, and her breathing was frantic as her eyes scanned the area, searching for any sign of pink. She was just here to pick up some ingredients for a potion she was making– That was it. Just a few bits of mandrake roots, and some ginger, then she would be gone!
By Milo Rose2 years ago in Fiction
LUCY AND THE ENCHANTED FOREST. AI-Generated.
Once upon a time, Lucy was exploring a quiet path near her home when she noticed a shimmering light flickering through the trees. Curiosity took over, and she followed the glow deeper into the woods. The further she ventured, the more she realized this wasn’t just any ordinary forest—this was an enchanted place, full of magic and wonder.
By Lucy Bechila2 years ago in Fiction
"THE WATCH"
There was something hypnotic about the way the old watch ticked. It wasn’t just a timekeeper; it was a legacy. Passed down from one generation to the next, the watch had seen more than any human could. Its sleek silver casing, though slightly tarnished, gleamed under the dim glow of the lamps in Ethan’s small, cluttered apartment. He often found himself staring at it for hours, as if it held the answers to questions he didn’t know he had.
By Marwa Jawad2 years ago in Fiction
bliss
Whenever Mari is pushed and prodded by one of his two friends for his favorite childhood memory, he’s always brought back to the beach. Suddenly he’s thirteen years old again, and the sand is scorching hot under his bare feet.
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Fiction
Eternal City
Atlantis, the eternal city, glowed with an otherworldly brilliance, bathed in a radiant light that seemed to pour from the very composition of the cosmos. Its streets shimmered with the vibrant pulse of crystal energy, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across towering spires that stretched endlessly towards the heavens, piercing the skies like sentinels of a forgotten age. The entire city floated, suspended between dimensions, existing in a liminal realm where time and space bent to the will of those who held the secrets of the universe. Here, in this mystical plane, the laws of nature were but suggestions, and the boundaries between worlds blurred, allowing the Atlanteans to thrive in harmony with both the material and ethereal. They were an enlightened race, guided by the wisdom of the cosmos and protected by an ancient, celestial being—the Light Dragon, a being of boundless power and grace that descended from realms beyond the stars.
By Vasco Silva2 years ago in Fiction
My Baby. Content Warning.
Everytime I see that heavy belly I want to punch something. Break something. Roy and I tried for years. One by one, our friends shared their happy news. We couldn't avoid them. Social media meant that we saw them even when we didn't see them. It felt like every month brought another announcement. At first, I unfollowed them, but it got so I'd have to unfollow almost all my friends.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Toe Truble. Content Warning.
So the other day I decided that maybe I have too many toes, and I should cut one of them off? It's not that I have a problem with toes in general, or anything. I like toes. But I was looking at my feet, which had always looked normal enough to me before, and it just seemed like now there were too many of them, so I thought I might have to take care of that.
By Jason Edwards2 years ago in Fiction
Family Remembrance . Top Story - October 2024.
Family Remembrance D. A. Ratliff I first saw her leaning against the rough brick wall about a block off Bourbon Street. She wasn't particularly beautiful, but the word lovely kept creeping into my mind. Thick black hair pulled off her face, curled tresses tied with a purple ribbon cascaded down her back. I assumed she was a street performer. Her purple and green striped dress and velvet shoes seemed in place in the French Quarter. I'd seen my fair share of burly guys in pink tutus and blue wigs wandering the streets. She was a pleasant diversion.
By D. A. Ratliff2 years ago in Fiction
Chinese Horoscope 2025
2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29th, 2025 and ends on February 16th, 2025. Chinese people believe that a person's horoscope, personality, and love compatibility are closely associated with his/her Chinese zodiac sign, determined by his/her birth year.
By Jyotishgher Astrology2 years ago in Fiction