Short Story

She Who Dares
“Rayla! You don’t talk when your elders are talking!” “How rude! What opinions can a young girl like you have?” “What good is a sassy brat? Rayla, apologise now!”
By Kabirat Aleem2 years ago in Fiction
Voices III. Content Warning.
The following story is for Liam Storm's 1984 challenge... *** Reader Beware!!! *** ⌁⌁⌁⌁⌁ It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Fiction
The Landlady
Moving has never been Margot's thing. She always felt as though she was being forced to pull herself from the cozy ground where she had established herself. But she was stuck this time. Her previous apartment's rent had increased by almost twenty percent, and her income hadn't kept up with that. And so here she was, hauling her bags up the stairs of an old Victorian house, the exterior of which had faded to yellow, now divided into several flats.
By Abdul Qayyum2 years ago in Fiction
The Black Dress
"Where is Makaylah?" I shook my head. She usually took long to pack her bags, but it had been almost an hour since she texted us. Ashleigh shrugged and picked up the bag of Cheetos.
By Alex Manegarden2 years ago in Fiction
A Wise Woman Keeps Her Head
6th January, Year of our Lord, fifteen hundred and forty It should have been a joyous morn despite winter's frosty grip. Yet His Majesty's heart cracked icy under royal finery, deep in the bowels of Greenwich Palace.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
There Comes a Time. Top Story - September 2024.
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. It was subtle and most would not have noticed, other than to think they heard wrong, or it was a mistake. For us, it was the sound none of us wished to hear, but we were ready to do what had to be done, no matter the consequences. The secret signal rang clear, thirteen chimes, sending the message that 'the talks failed'.
By JBaz2 years ago in Fiction
Writing Prompt I found
In the heart of the ancient forest, where the trees whispered secrets to those who could listen, a great dragon settled into its new lair. With scales that shimmered like molten gold and eyes that blazed with the wisdom of centuries, the dragon was a creature of both terror and beauty. The forest had been silent for many years, but the arrival of the dragon stirred something deep within its roots.
By Digi Dragon 05 (Or Digi or Revely)2 years ago in Fiction
Quiet Sneezer. Top Story - September 2024.
This story was originally published on Medium. ************** She sneezed one of those sneezes that was so quiet and high-pitched, you almost couldn’t hear it. Probably a sneeze that would’ve alerted all dog ears within a one mile radius. It made her sound like a cartoon. Hell, it even made her look like a cartoon. She already had some slightly cartoonish features… brought more to light after her mouse-like sneeze. There wasn’t even a wind up. No “ah.” Just “choo.” All lowercase. Tiny “choo.”
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile2 years ago in Fiction
**The Diverging Path**
The sun was just beginning to rise when three pilgrims set off on the ancient trail. Their destination was the sacred temple atop the mountain, a place of spiritual significance where countless seekers had journeyed before them. The path was steep and winding, cutting through dense forests and across rocky ridges, but it was said that those who reached the temple would be granted profound enlightenment.
By Abbas2 years ago in Fiction
**Lost in Lisbon**
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Three friends—Maya, Ryan, and Zara—had saved up for months to take a vacation together in Lisbon, Portugal. They had envisioned days spent exploring historic streets, indulging in pastéis de nata, and soaking up the vibrant culture. Little did they know, this trip would be more of an adventure than they had bargained for.
By Abbas2 years ago in Fiction
Chapter 4: Friend or Foe?
Maybe he could make you happier than I ever could,” It started with a message that caught me off guard. Vikram, the "brotherly friend" of Zaki, reached out to me just weeks into my relationship with Zaki. I knew of him, of course—Zaki had spoken of Vikram often, a 27-year-old medical student like himself, someone who was always there, always watching out for him. But I never expected him to reach out to me directly, especially not with the intensity that he did.
By Aia2 years ago in Fiction
Chapter 3: The Medical Mirage
“Maybe I don’t know how to love anymore, Zaki entered my life in a whirlwind of messages and calls, a 23-year-old Indian medical student who seemed full of promise and charm. We first connected through Instagram back in March, his profile picture capturing a youthful energy that felt contagious. He was different from the others—bold, confident, and unafraid to express his intentions. “I want to know you, marry you,” he declared, almost out of the blue, like a man on a mission. His proposal was sudden, and while it startled me, it also intrigued me. I decided to see where this unexpected connection could lead.
By Aia2 years ago in Fiction