flash fiction
Merciful Rain
Merciful Rain written by: Phyllis Souza - Dementia is her name, and her mind feels foggy. She can't think clearly, trapped inside...
Doughnuts Had Failed to De-escalate the Situation
Doughnuts Had Failed to De-escalate the Situation written by: Ellie Ness - The Headteacher knew that there were grumbles from the usual suspects...
Whispers in the Downpour
Whispers in the Downpour written by: Peter Rehn - Chris stood on top of the hill, soaked by the rain, looking down at what had been a village...
The Glassy House
The Glassy House written by: Lenore Weiss - Della was talking to her baby brother in the middle of worrying about her daughter’s wedding...
Anesthesia
Anesthesia written by: Francesca Barbara - She could not remember how she got there, but she was walking a long trail in the gloomy...
Celluloid Heroine
Celluloid Heroine written by: Rich Watson - Alain raised his glass, leading the crowd in his toast. The reception for the special film...
The Bridge of Death
The Bridge of Death written by: Rae S. Earley (thestoryscripter) - Ekrel, fiercest warrior of the Moll Clan, found himself begging on his knees...
And Still the Walls Remember
And Still the Walls Remember written by: Hannah Barth - The familiar room still holds her smell. The scent of cheap perfume, something floral and intense...
The Glimpse
The Glimpse written by: James Hancock - Emerald stars twinkle on still waters as I float over silver streams, through sleepy woods...
Testimonial
Testimonial written by: Matilda - Hey, sis. I can picture you rolling your eyes at the thought of having...
Picnic at Sunset
Picnic at Sunset written by: Alex Serezis - The sun hovered just above the green hills, ready to sink from view...
Epiphany
Epiphany written by: Maria Beville - Under the stairs, the crib glows on the oval mahogany table. Úna stays focused...
Respite
Respite written by: M. Enes Gençtürk - And the final nail was in. The platform was ready. Sam stood up and took a few steps back...
Hydrogen
Hydrogen written by: Jim Bates - I remember hearing the song by Three Dog Night, “One Is the Loneliest Number,” and thinking...
