Step into the ever-evolving world of literature with our winter edition—an invitation to explore adventures that thrill the mind and moments that touch the heart. This issue brings together creative nonfiction, short fiction, and children’s stories that move effortlessly between the real and the imagined.
Soak in a Japanese bath that’s far too hot, play a chess game that spans across decades, chase mutant mice on the moon, fall in love in the Far West, or rescue a baby unicorn.
Hold on tight—these stories promise unforgettable journeys from the first page to the last.
Short Édition offers a vast collection of short stories, poetry, and comics across many genres, from humor and love to sci-fi and magical realism.
Their works are created by thousands of paid writers worldwide and curated by an editorial team.
Short Édition delivers well-written content on eco-friendly scrolls for quick, mindful reading.
Since 2015 the Iconic Short Story Dispensers™ have offered reads to the public in libraries, schools, universities, hospitals, retail & transit spaces.
The first day of his life on earth began,
when a spark of magic from his soul ran
out from
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I had to have it. It waited for me in the night as I summoned courage. Soon, it would be my trophy. The scarecrow stood, a stark silhouette against the light from a rear window, guarding ... [+]
My father was a writer. He wrote articles, short stories, children's books, and satires. Short, sharp, funny parodies like, I'm Okay, but You're Not So Hot, and the literary scavengers' answer to ... [+]
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