Microfiction
The First Margarita
Queen Cleopatra sat like an impenetrable statue under silken awnings on a barge afloat in the Nile. Bobbing and rocking ever so gently to the wavelets. A movement of the hand betrayed her vivid fluidity. She was not crafted of stone, yet she sipped pearls. The Latin word for pearl is margarita.
By Rob Angeli3 years ago in Fiction
Marine Corps Stories: People Still Want that CAR
“You’ve got a coveted piece of candy on your chest…the combat action ribbon (CAR),” Sergeant Michael Shipp noticed. “I was barely in the firefight. It lasted less than three minutes. We had a sniper eleven hundred yards away. Stopped the advancement,” Corporal Gordy Greenblatt acknowledged.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
Vocal Community Microfiction Series. Top Story - May 2023.
When the Microfiction Magic Challenge was announced I thought I could pull a Hemmingway, write a tiny story, and be done with it. But then I saw the word count (50-100 words) and realized my first entry did not meet the requirements.
By Loryne Andawey3 years ago in Fiction
The Fall of Man
In a world ravaged by darkness, Daniel, a weary traveler, emerged from the shadows of his past. Haunted by guilt and burdened with regrets, he embarked on a perilous journey to seek redemption. The air crackled with an impending storm as Daniel ventured into the forbidden territories.
By Vikas Bhall3 years ago in Fiction
The Rise of Machines
In the not-so-distant future, society found itself in the grip of machines. Michael, a brilliant scientist, had been driven by a vision of progress that bordered on obsession. Years of tireless work had led him to create an advanced artificial intelligence known as ARIA (Artificially Responsive Intelligent Assistant).
By Vikas Bhall3 years ago in Fiction
The World After
"The World After by James" became a story passed down through generations—a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the enduring power of the human spirit. It served as a reminder that no matter the challenges we face, hope and determination can lead us to a brighter tomorrow.
By Vikas Bhall3 years ago in Fiction
What happened
My business friends and friends at the table were very sad to hear this sad news, and they pitied the suffering of my master, weeping with him, and tearing his clothes with him. The master, bewildered by this sudden shock, staggered like a drunkard towards the gate of the farm. The others followed him towards the gate.
By sammie mcgee3 years ago in Fiction








