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Stories in Fiction that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

To Be a Slob
So, you've decided to give up being a neat freak? Wise choice. There are many reasons why this path is advantageous. Here are a few:
By Julie Lacksonen2 months ago in Fiction
For the Next Girl. Winner in Instructions Included Challenge.
Hey, Next Girl, I’m Holly. You and I will probably never meet, but for some reason life has brought you here – to Walter’s broom closet. I know when I started working here, I could’ve done with some instructions... anything at all.
By Cristal S.2 months ago in Fiction
I Do Remember
“Hi, Pop. How are you feeling today?” “I’m feeling fine, but who are you?” “I’m Jacob, your son. I was here visiting you yesterday, remember?”
By Mark Gagnon2 months ago in Fiction
Drawing back
"The music is too loud." "It is." "Why did we come to a bar?" "Why not?" "It's loud." "We can dance." "Nobody's dancing."
By Paul Fingl2 months ago in Fiction
Breathtaking
“Breathtaking. The view is absolutely stunning.” “I knew you would like it.” “Are we safe being so close to the edge?”
By Amos Glade2 months ago in Fiction
The Ballad of Lydia and Christopher. Runner-Up in Mismatch Challenge. Content Warning.
[YouTube Video Filmed in 2021] A: This castle is creepy as hell and old as shit. I swear we probably just stepped in some dirt and ruined our new shoes but that's beside the point.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Fiction
The Oddity Emporium
“Good afternoon, and welcome to the Oddity Emporium. Would you like to simply browse, or are you looking for something in particular?”
By Meredith Harmon3 months ago in Fiction
Violence Begets
"Any last words, cowboy?" "None you'd understand, sodbuster." "Funny. That's Marshall Sodbuster to you. But I meant some last nugget that would help us in the adjudication of the myriad offenses counted against you and your gang. I wasn't asking for penitence."
By Adam Diehl3 months ago in Fiction
You Weren't Supposed to Find Out
“You weren’t supposed to find out.” “Oh? I wasn’t supposed to read my text messages? What, I should’ve ignored it instead? Give you a chance to take my phone and delete it?”
By Luna Jordan3 months ago in Fiction
The Red Herring
The courtroom was standing room only. Reporters from every major newslink crowded in the rear with satcams poised and aimed, the air buzzing with pent up electricity. A solemn hush falling when she arrived, the room turned quiet as a sanctuary of prayer. We all held our breath in the stillness of the precious moments of her passing, the burnished wooden benches elevated to pews by her mere presence.
By John Cox3 months ago in Fiction
The Wannabe Supermodel Rulebook. Honorable Mention in Instructions Included Challenge. Content Warning.
Before we begin, I must be clear: your chances of succeeding in this cutthroat industry are slim to nihilistic nil. Nevertheless, as the head of Models Maximal, I am obligated to outline the 49 rules for overnight success.
By Edward Swafford3 months ago in Fiction
The Immortal Potato
The immortality pill promised eternal power, but a century later, VP's words are sparks of nonsense: "Freedom is a chair with no legs!"
By Pamela Williams3 months ago in Fiction