Memories From Earth | A Science Fiction Short Story
Her parent’s world was green, cool, wet with rain and more often than not with blood, as well.…
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 fought villains with D'Artagnan and plotted her revenge with Edmond Dantes. She couldn't ask for better…
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 entire fictional worlds, complete narrative arcs, complex characters, and vivid imagery. Over the years, many authors…
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 sound of furious steps behind him kept him going. The heady mix of adrenaline and terror…
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 write about?” is tricky. Yes, I do write a scifi short story here and there, but…
The Sacrifice | A short story
A sense of resolute stillness filled his days after the initial shock of finding himself removed from his old home and his friends and into council meetings and court gatherings. Pray and work sustained him. When the time came, only the faithful would remain to build the new…
Two vignettes and how writing vignettes helps writers improve
The day is warm and beautiful and for the first time this year, I don't hate my life. The cool autumn breeze brings out an unexpected softness within me. The eyes that meet my gaze in the mirror are no longer harsh or punishing. The ambition is still…