Short Fiction

Carrie

Stacy Gregg

She sat quietly in the dark bedroom, deep in thought while tugging at the homemade curl she fashioned with pink sponge rollers. It was a nervous habit. In fact, a single brown curl hung free while ... [+]

Short Fiction

The Storm

Michelle Ann Anders

Why are you so angry child? The ancient lady looked at me then asked the question again.
Is this what anger looks like ? I did not feel angry. For all that was done to me I should fell angry ... [+]

Short Fiction

Touch

Meri Mak

Her hand trails across the rack of colorful clothes as she walks, fingers weaving in and out of the spaces between each hanger nimbly. A myriad of textures and colors explode underneath he ... [+]

Short Fiction

The Social Anxiety Soldier

Ash

I’m finally done with the spring quarter of college. The fall quarter doesn’t even start till the middle of September. That means three months of staying home and doing whatever I want! Well, most ... [+]

Short Fiction

Class

Jessica Manchester

Octavia was explaining how teacher explained it to her. “She said there’s only correct way to balance your checkbook. Arithmetic doesn’t lie. Learning your spelling words is the same. You’re ... [+]

Short Fiction

To the Top

Alexander Smith

After her audition, Shania Johnson left the conference room on the twenty-seventh floor. She stepped into the hallway. The metal door shut behind her. She had auditioned enough to know what ... [+]

Short Fiction

The Flower Girl

Fictionalenigma

Light rain clouds my vision as I walk from car to car. The flowers clutched in my hands dripping onto the pavement below.
The brilliant pink and white buds are what is keeping my sister in ... [+]

Short Fiction

His Final Loss

Abi Marks

She took a steadying breath, attempting to keep her composure. Oh, how he longed to see those darling green eyes of hers. He knew if he got a glimpse of them, his own eyes could convey to her the ... [+]

Short Fiction

Crohn's Disease, What is That?

Sas

“Darn” sighed Cody as he weighed in, “I’m still in the 70 lb. class!”
All of the other kids had moved up a weight class or two. I knew that I had been tired and hadn't been very ... [+]

Short Fiction

An Unlikely Event on Mount Kjerag

Caitlyn

“Those people have lost their minds!”, Amanda thought to herself as she stood there watching people jump off Mount Kjerag. She watched them fall down the side and decided that it would be a great ... [+]

Short Fiction

Harvest Time At Two Rivers, 1914

DoctorPooh

The tractor took its usual stubborn time to start up after lunch, helped along by the men banging on it and cursing. Finally, Mr. Bergerson shouted: “Get going you crazy iron beast!” and it ... [+]

Short Fiction
Short Fiction

Who Knew

Anna

The sun is just starting to set as he pulls my case out of the van. Behind him, a banner above the door to the bar proclaims “KARAOKE TONIGHT!” for all who drive by to see.
“Great,” I ... [+]

Short Fiction
Short Fiction
Children's

Francisco' Story

Chris

Francisco walked the dusty road. The day was sweltering; school began in mid-August. In Yuma, the hottest time of the year.
Francisco dreaded second grade after last year. However, his mother said ... [+]

Short Fiction

Unwavering Spotlight

Penny

A river of feet rushed the auditorium. Simply listening to the wild chorus of voices caused my heart to flutter like a hummingbird’s wings. Trying to clear my mind, I went over Mrs. Bauer’s ... [+]

Short Fiction

The Healing Project

Emruan

Every day is the same; I wake up at seven in the morning, debate on if I want to go to school for around ten minutes and stare up at the ceiling. A sense of dread fills my chest at the thought of my ... [+]