Microfiction

Deep Dive
All seemed calm as we followed the guide line down to the wreck. Bubbles drifted around my head and toward the surface. A school of fish rushed by. A turtle glided above us.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes in a Raindrop: A Solitary Moment's Revelation
I sit in my favorite armchair by the window, my gaze lost in the cloudy veil of the outside world. An aimless raindrop traces a path down the windowpane, its journey seemingly as purposeless as my thoughts. I've always found a peculiar kind of solace in these quiet, rainy days, the soothing pitter-patter a melodic accompaniment to the symphony of my contemplation.
By Panos Kalsos3 years ago in Fiction
The New Business Plan
Doll-Up, Riggzy, Trash, and Harper. The fours of us were in it together. Riggzy was the trust fund kid with the higher education, but he was so much smarter than that. The rest of us weren't dumb, but had nothing stellar about us. Me, Harper, came from a middle class family. The others not even that.
By simplicity3 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Key
Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills, lived a curious young girl named Sarah. Sarah had a penchant for adventure and a knack for stumbling upon the extraordinary. One sunny afternoon, while exploring the outskirts of the village, Sarah's eyes caught a glimmer beneath the roots of an ancient oak tree.
By Mahnoor Siddiqui3 years ago in Fiction
Heart Heist Foiled. Content Warning.
Rochelle and Crisha were good-time girls, and even they needed funding. When a mysterious woman offered them £10,000 for stealing some jewelry at a dusty museum, the girls agreed immediately.
By Ruth Stewart3 years ago in Fiction
Spontaneous Heist
"You always reap what you sow," Andie heard her grandma's voice inside of the back of her head while her best friend, Ernie described his plan on how to steal old man Freddy's box he always carried around with him everywhere.
By Seashell Harpspring 3 years ago in Fiction
The Heist of the Hapless: A Sneeze to Remember
In the heart of Tokyo, where neon and shadows danced, worked the world's unlikeliest duo: geriatric ex-yakuza Kaito and sprightly Scottish lass, Fiona, with an accent thicker than miso soup. Their goal: the renowned "Sakura Diamond" - a gem so prized, the Prime Minister wept when it left his sight.
By HellowellGeekNews3 years ago in Fiction
Charlotte's Web
“Gary would never cheat,” thought Charlotte as she called her husband. "Hello." "Where are you, Gary?" said Charlotte.
By Jeffrey Sparks3 years ago in Fiction
Rap CD in Blue
A failed rapper assumed the polite were his fans and would help him finance his CD. They weren't that polite. He had worked odd jobs to support his career, but still had nothing to show. This time, he vowed, things would be different.
By Gerard DiLeo3 years ago in Fiction
Gingham
"Our objective is simple, boys." Colonel marched up and down the line, his expression the epitome of calm authority. No one looked away. Not a single soul. Colonel's speeches never failed to captivate.
By Kelly Robertson3 years ago in Fiction
A Beautiful Wife: A Tale of Obsession and the Supernatural
Introduction The allure of a beautiful wife is undeniable. In the hazy depths of memory, the narrator recollects the enigmatic woman who would become his friend, companion, and ultimately his wife. Her name was Lygeia, and her presence left an indelible mark on his soul. However, as he retraces their intertwined paths, he discovers a haunting mystery: the elusive nature of her true identity, veiled by her desire to keep it hidden.
By ILYAS KHAN3 years ago in Fiction
The Holy Grail
“Come on Toby…” This is my cousin, Kris. He somehow convinced me to go out today and go for the holy grail. Every year, this holy grail comes and drives us all crazy. There are so many myths about this: some say it improves your vision, some say it can regrow limbs, and some even say it could make you immortal! No one really knows the truth.
By Mo Darasi3 years ago in Fiction