Microfiction

Nested Tested
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst towering skyscrapers and endless streams of people, lived a brilliant yet reclusive scientist named Dr. Alexander Harris. Known for his groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence, Dr. Harris was renowned for his ability to create intricate and intelligent machines. However, his latest project, a sentient robot named Nestor, held the key to an unprecedented advancement in technology.
By Paul3 years ago in Fiction
My Mom's Teacher's Mom
Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering meadows, a young woman named Sarah embarked on a journey to uncover the enigmatic past of her mother's beloved teacher, Mrs. Thompson. Little did Sarah know that her quest would unveil a tapestry of interconnected lives and hidden secrets, stretching back through the corridors of time.
By Paul3 years ago in Fiction
My First Month on Vocal.media
It was a cool autumn evening when I stumbled upon Vocal.media, a platform brimming with endless possibilities for storytellers and writers. With a mix of trepidation and excitement, I decided to embark on a journey of self-expression and creativity, eager to share my tales with the world.
By Paul3 years ago in Fiction
The Meadow
The hooded figure sat near the weeping boy. If he had eyes, they’d be engulfed in tears too. For the first time, he truly failed.
By Skylar Sturtevant3 years ago in Fiction
He Finally Understood
****Warning, This Story Deals with Traumatic Personal Loss**** First, they saw its shining eyes in the headlights. She slowed to a stop and pushed the 'Hazard" button. He got out; walked forward through the rainy mist. It was still alive, a possum badly injured. "We'll call for help, " he told her as she came close and sighed.
By Roy Stevens3 years ago in Fiction
Heroes?
"What if I reject Atticus Finch's definition of a hero, then?" "What... why? A hero is someone who knows he can't win but tries to help against the odds."
By Roy Stevens3 years ago in Fiction
The Lightbulb
Once there was a salesman, Who traveled door to door. It was his personal mission To sell lightbulbs to the poor. He met an old man
By Cary3 years ago in Fiction
Stripes of the Kavat
Waking, startled, she looked for Kuva, her kavat with fascinating red stripes. He was staring at the door, very interested. “You heard it, too?”
By Rachel L. Reges3 years ago in Fiction
Orpheum of Apocalypse
Darkness slushed onto her illuminate bare feet as she gazed helplessly onto a crumbling utopia dying before it had a chance to be called a home. Wake of the void would have sent a glacial shot of pain to her brain, but her mind was too numb to notice. She began to produce a tear.
By Daniel Pierce3 years ago in Fiction
Necessity Racing
"External iliac aorta, dead ahead." "What's the time? What's the time!" "2.5 seconds." "Dammit! We gotta make it all the way to anterior tibia!"
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Fiction
Hanging Ten in Hanalei
On his belly, he hand-paddled to circle back for one of the bomb waves that come in before sunset and after the smiling dolphins leave. Shearwaters cawed and cried overhead.
By Sav Map3 years ago in Fiction
Farewell. Top Story - May 2023.
She gazed into the sky, a bruised canvas of midnight blue, salted with stars. Light shimmered through the pines, leaving splashes of silver on the earth below.
By Ahna Lewis3 years ago in Fiction