Cool Kid | Flash Fiction
The characters in her book didn't laugh at her. They took her on adventures much more fun than the drudgery of classes and homework and gossip and keeping her head low. She…
5 Vignette Examples That Will Leave You Wanting More
She liked mornings too much for someone living in obscurity. Maybe the sun caressed her skin more tenderly than any lover ever did. Maybe the birds didn't hide knives under their tongues.…
Journey into the Unknown: What Is Speculative Fiction?
Explore the evolution of speculative fiction -- from its early roots in science fiction to its current status as a broader category that includes not only literature but also film, television, and video games.…
10 best short stories you need to read right now
Short stories have a unique ability to capture the essence of a moment or an idea in just a few pages. In only a few thousand words or less, they can convey…
The Rapture | Suspense short story
Without a word, Albert sprinted toward the lake and back to the campsite. His boots made it difficult to run on the muddy ground, but the pounding in his chest and the…
Reckless vulnerability: ‘Spare,’ by Prince Harry book review
"...it really all begins with a struggle for freedom." And with this line, we could summarise the story he tells. A struggle for freedom -- freedom from pain, freedom from paparazzi, freedom…
Strange Times | A scifi short story
If you do a lot of different things at work or school, you’ll know what it feels like when someone asks you to explain. In my case, the question “what do you…