Microfiction

In an alternate universe
in an alternate universe, I wouldn't be stressing over creating a heat-list for the showcase event. I wouldn't stress about scheduling students and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
By Priya G3 years ago in Fiction
Is it love?
She sat by the window, staring at the rain-soaked streets. The storm matched the turmoil inside her heart. Memories of his laughter haunted her, mingling with the echoes of their last embrace. Suddenly, she heard a faint knock. Reluctantly, she opened the door to find a drenched figure. His eyes were filled with remorse and longing. Without a word, he embraced her. Sometimes, love finds its way back, even through the stormiest nights
By Priya G3 years ago in Fiction
Under the Grass. Top Story - May 2023.
Jamie, a little boy who loves to play with bugs. He runs to the yard towards his favorite spot at the edge of the grass. He patiently waits for his friend the ant.
By AGB3 years ago in Fiction
Love Beyond
As she gazed at the stars, he took her hand, whispering, "We'll always be together, no matter what." Life tested their love over decades, throwing them apart in a whirlwind of circumstances. Years passed, hearts shattered. On her 80th birthday, a knock startled her. It was him, aged and weary, but with a warm smile that brought back memories. In his trembling hands, he held a tiny star-shaped pendant. "I found it," he said. Tears filled her eyes as they embraced, knowing their love had endured across galaxies and time, defying all odds. Together, they watched the stars, forever intertwined.
By Priya G3 years ago in Fiction
Impossible
I was amazed by what I saw. A purple Moon illuminated the sky, and I felt a shiver down my arms. Looking at the warp gun, I was speechless. The sky was filled with purple clouds and had turned bright purple. As I scanned my surroundings, I noticed some green-looking men staring at me. I felt scared and uneasy. Just as I was about to introduce myself as Shann, one of the Green Men smiled and pointed at me.
By George Shannon Ferguson3 years ago in Fiction
Progress Happens Slowly
She didn’t laugh. Not that she wanted to. It wasn’t funny. It wasn’t funny the first hundred times he’d said it either. But then, she’d known the role assigned to her.
By Marie Barris3 years ago in Fiction
Shadow man
It started out just an ordinary night. The sound of the crashing waves and binaural beats played in an attempt for some relaxation.
By Randa Ray3 years ago in Fiction
For Bee
I had a dream of her last night. As she was but different, more beautiful than I can remember somehow. It was real, you were there, it was you.
By Randa Ray3 years ago in Fiction
The Troll Knoll Hole
There was a troll who lived in a hole. A hole in a knoll. The troll demanded a toll. A toll from those who passed over the knoll. His goal was to buy another hole. Another hole in another knoll. A second knoll hole for a second knoll toll.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Fiction
**The Last Message**
**The Last Message** She stared at the screen, waiting for his reply. He was online, she could see that. But he didn't type anything. Maybe he was busy. Maybe he was thinking. Maybe he was gone.
By Lawrence Mireku Adu3 years ago in Fiction
It's Okay to Write About It (in 500 Words)
Describe a moment in your life when you experienced adversity and/or trauma and how you overcame it. (500 words) Lindsey re-read the question. It was the last part of her University application and she found herself hesitating.
By Loryne Andawey3 years ago in Fiction
Coffee: with a little cream?
As he cleared his throat, spitting again to erase the foul flavor of the drink, Ahmed al-Ghaffar grimaced. "You don't like it, Effendi?"
By Raymond G. Taylor3 years ago in Fiction