Microfiction

Unzipped
The friends stood agape staring at the bag on the kitchen table. After what seemed like an eternity, one of them inched forward, unzipped the bag to reveal its contents and stepped back again.
By Conny van Balen3 years ago in Fiction
What I Learned at Church
Gabby and Simon had abadoned their trays of spaghetti to listen to my plan. I took a bite of my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, watching their expressions give away their thoughts. Simon's cunning, but Gabby looked like a cartoon character, eyes popping.
By Nikki Torino Wagner3 years ago in Fiction
The Pilfered Petals
In quaint Willowbrook, autumn cast a melancholic pall over young Timothy's heart. Buddy, his once-vivacious canine companion, faded with time's relentless march. Buddy, astutely attuned to his young master's sorrow, resolved to bestow solace upon the boy's weary spirit. Thus, an audacious scheme blossomed within the depths of Buddy's loyal soul - to pilfer a place within Timothy's heart, in a heist unlike any other.
By Ashbin3 years ago in Fiction
Living with Machines. Top Story - June 2023.
She turned to the right and saw the gleaming steel. He had smoked a power packet and the steam emitted from his throat. Through the experience of living with machines, she gleaned a bit of knowledge about them.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
My Final Heist
It all started with brownies, advanced to copying test answers, then moved to stealing from thieves. I have built a storied career taking from others and becoming wealthy. Renowned museums have offered bounties for my capture. Unscrupulous antiquities collectors have paid massive sums for my stolen booty. Throughout my illustrious career, there has only been one precious item I’ve never acquired. I’ve come close several times but lost out to others. Once again, fate has presented me with an opportunity to obtain what has always eluded me. I must not fail, as this will be my final heist.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Fiction
The Lookout
Aubrey’s heart pounded so hard, but she made sure that her breath could not be heard. She was the lookout as Landon cleaned out the safe at his job.
By F. Leonora Solomon3 years ago in Fiction
The Games We Play...
The Sunday newspaper headline read, 'Millionaire dies in freak Accident'. Dylan Christoff built a sustainable empire out of the paltry dust in his pockets.
By Lamar Wiggins3 years ago in Fiction
UFOs: The Next Frontier
The Future of UFO Research The year is 2023. The world is a very different place than it was just a few years ago. Technology has advanced at an unprecedented pace, and we are now on the verge of exploring new worlds and dimensions.
By Blue Magic3 years ago in Fiction
Jigs of love
Kim and Sarah crossed paths on Instagram. Little did they know, this would be the start of their beautiful love story. Kim was scrolling through his explore page when he stumbled upon a stunning picture of a girl ‘Sarah’. He was captivated by her beauty and decided to follow her. Before sleeping, Sarah was checking her social media apps and noticed that she had gained a new follower and checked his profile. She was immediately drawn to his charming smile and decided to follow him back.
By Chase River3 years ago in Fiction
My My My
There was a dead rat under the decking and it was the middle of summer. The had been no rain for ages and the rat was becoming, shall we say "ripe".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
Two Minutes. Content Warning.
Hundred twenty. Cold sweat evaporates in the spotlit night air as my silent flight crosses dewy grass towards the facility. No time for missteps, errors, or anything without purpose. Five long months, but sixteen even longer. Hundred ten. I close the distance on the three story climb up the brickwork on the northwest corner. Handholds secured in recessed mortar, wiry strength on adrenaline high propels me vertically. Eighty. Outside of the records office. Don’t mind that backwards drop. Seventy. Sidling onto the windowsill, I grab my hammer. Once the window alarms go off…
By Uncle Bunk3 years ago in Fiction
Tony & Maria
We sought help from the Faceless Man. We couldn’t let a rumble destroy us. Maria made me feel like a million springs had blossomed in my soul. I was once a convict with a bad past of my own making. I knew that my heart was good now and ready to create something wonderful with Maria.
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Fiction