Microfiction

Ember
Something flickered on my shoulder, in my peripherals. I turned my head; it was flame. I batted it with my hand. My mother and sister sat across from me around the campfire, talking. My father sat to my right, removed. I couldn’t seem to put it out.
By Palmer Perkins3 years ago in Fiction
MY CHRONICAL LIFE
I am in love with a fairytale. Even though it hurts. I continued to sprint tirelessly, my breaths coming in gasps as I desperately sought to distance myself from the harsh grasp of reality. How could I confront it? The overwhelming sense of déjà vu enveloped me, reminding me that not enough time had passed for me to erase the memory of this very place from my mind.
By Muhammed Ahmed Imran3 years ago in Fiction
PANDORA’S BOX; THE TRAPPED MEMORIES
I had finally decided to pay a visit to the abandoned house. As I approached it, I now saw the house more distinctly. It lay under a naked sky. The sun was directly overhead; it was near the summer solstice. It was a rather cool day because it had rained last night.
By Muhammed Ahmed Imran3 years ago in Fiction
Arabian Princess's Quest 👑
In the enchanting land of Arabia, there lived a beautiful and spirited princess named Zaida. She was the daughter of the wise and just Sultan Al-Farouk, ruler of the prosperous city-state of Alhambra. Zaida had a heart as pure as gold, with eyes that sparkled like the evening stars, and a radiant smile that could brighten the darkest of days.
By Novel paradise3 years ago in Fiction
The Circle
The world was calm; the scent of the Old Man's mush filled the air. The little fly couldn't resist. Buzz. His tiny wings propelled toward the soupy breakfast; guided by instinct.
By Gina C.3 years ago in Fiction
The Breakup
“Take care,” she offered, sliding into the driver’s seat, looking into his eyes a final time before closing the door. David stood breathlessly, watching the Volkswagen’s taillights glow as it rolled toward the street. “I can still stop her,” he thought, “and explain why I’m doing this…”
By D.P. Martin3 years ago in Fiction
Whispering Shadows
a forgotten village, nestled amidst towering mountains, a mysterious phenomenon was whispered about in hushed tones. Locals spoke of the "Whispering Shadows" that roamed the secluded forest. ..
By Vikas Bhall3 years ago in Fiction
Shades of Yellow
YELLOW "the color of happiness" is how I learned about colors. the color of happiness has lost it's color in modern world we all are just the shades of this color or pretending to be this color some times pale sometimes canary .
By Revolution3 years ago in Fiction
Smartphone Zombies
This had gone so wrong. The phone app was supposed to influence those that used it to buy the required products. But just like any drug, the users became addicted. They never bought anything but if anyone tried to take the phone off them they screamed attacked and bit anyone who tried. They were drawn to Milton Keynes, and non-addicts were forced to move out for their own safety. High-Level discussions took place and the only solution was the decommissioning of the app and the total extermination of the addicts. They were now smartphone zombies. They had to be eliminated.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
Sunday Dinner
A chicken was crossing the road. It was going to the other side. Suddenly, a speeding car appeared. The chicken stopped in the middle of it’s crossing. The car continued speeding.
By Moe Radosevich3 years ago in Fiction
Small Things
My Grandad died a few weeks ago. My Grandad created a lot of precious stones, though I didn't see any value in them. I was only nine years old. We kept searching when my Grandma stopped. She came across an old green precious stone, though Grandma never saw anything precious in them.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
Strange Decoration
Barrels decorated the city one particular year. There were fifty of them donated. People thought they were a quaint way of dressing up building entrances, making my apartment building more attractive from the street.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in Fiction