Microfiction

Under New Management
We'd spent four days in the dark under the Arctic ice pack tracking a Chinese ballistic missile sub. That's when the Chief of the Boat came to me ashen faced.
By Roy Stevens3 years ago in Fiction
His Excellent Effort
There was no room for error in the luge. It was all about perceiving the next turn and knowing when to turn. With each shift, he ensured that he would be taken to another place within the confined space. He felt like his body had melded to the sled and that he could have the best time.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
McTwisted
Snow flew in the air. The amount shimmered in the light as the particles caught air. The snowboarder performed Double McTwist 1260 maneuvers back to back to back.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
To Be Read Aloud
Far beyond the misty climes of L’gib T’qi’at, in a place where demagogues hold sway, thereon the sand is wet with festering rot & decay,
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago in Fiction
Adjustment Period, Day 5.5
Patricia stood in the mall parking lot, watching the horde of walking corpses advance toward the silent buildings. Dale had to be in there, somewhere.
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Fiction
October 1873
"You’re rowing in this weather?" Samuel asked. “Aye, I want to sleep in my bed.” Captain Dick answered, tossing coins on the bar as he imbibed the final sip of whiskey from his glass. “Don't think they're ready for me up yonder anyway."
By Kristen Balyeat3 years ago in Fiction
The escape
She lifted the photo frame. Handcrafted, it made for the perfect souvenir. She was about to set it in her suitcase when she heard an unintended shuffle. Puzzled, she shook the frame forcefully. It was as if the hollows of the wooden frame were filled with sand.
By Gouri Prakash3 years ago in Fiction
Did You Write This?
"Did you write this?" "Yes." "Did you really?" "What does it even mean to write anything?" "What do you mean?" "If you have to ask me, why does it matter?"
By Sarahmarie Specht-Bird3 years ago in Fiction
Curl this Way
The first all-black curling team took to the ice. The committee had forbidden the audience to launch into jeers or throw items on the ice. They disobeyed. They called every slur and hurled every racial epithet they could imagine.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
One Better
While Wolfson had achieved most valuable player status, Carlsbad Dagan led his team to the finals and won. He was just as dark as Wolfson. They hated each other. Just because they were skin folk didn’t mean they were kin folk.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
More Goals
Doric Wolfson scored more goals, completed more assists, and executed more takeaways than any other player in the league. He just happened to be black.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
Cosmic Tapestry
A Tale of Infinite Possibilities and the Interconnectedness of All Existence "Embark on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos, where stars and galaxies dance in a cosmic tapestry. Uncover the mysteries of the universe and celebrate the beauty of diversity in our shared cosmic home. #CosmicTapestry #InterconnectedExistence"
By kulandaivel3 years ago in Fiction