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A Godawful Small Affair

by Wil Wheaton 5 months ago

“I want to move to Mars, and open up a bar,” Gregor said.

Matti inhaled deeply, and let a cloud of pale blue smoke surround …
wow...WRITERS BLOCK IS AWFUL!!!

by yoITSme 5 months ago

once there was a mouse
he lived inside a house
once there was a bird
he lived with a zebra herd
once there was a midget
he lo…
The Cat in the Pack

by Kevin Lawver 5 months ago

Howard took the teen’s stunned silence and kicked as hard as he could, launching the teen assassin and her feline master into…
Start over

by Question Queen of the 21st centuary. 4 months ago

I have to start this series over…It will hopefully be improved when it comes out!
Tree Thoughts

by Trying to Blend 3 months ago

The sun set hours ago, but it was still light and the birds of night came out, squawking in the grassy hills. The power stati…
A Matter Of Perspective

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 3 months ago

“Master,” Timmins said, somewhat nervously, “I don’t understand.”

“Understand what, my boy?” Mordecai the Red asked, as they…
Retro Music Challenge (My 100th Ficlet Challenge)

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 3 months ago

Well, I’ve really done it now. 100 ficlets. Wow! Truthfully, when I started on here, I figured it would take me a lot longer …
Blank Canvas

by Ana Cristina 3 months ago

“OK kids, put away your Math books and take out your sketch pads. It’s time for Art. We’re going to be doing self portraits t…
Galaxian (Arcade Challenge)

by KasumiRose 3 months ago

There’s so many

Lieutenant Caleb Piers thought as he gunned his fighter to the left. His fingers hit a steady staccato as…
The "What If" Challenge

by Ana Cristina 3 months ago

I’ve reached another milestone and written 300 ficlets (!). So here’s the obligatory challenge: Pick one of the following que…
Certainty Amongst Uncertainty

by thebetweenspace 3 months ago

He woke up left for dead. Where am I? he asked, scanning his environs. Urinals. Stalls. Sinks. Automatic paper towel dispen…
Sir, I'm Going To Need You To Remain Calm

by thebetweenspace 3 months ago

“I’ll find out who I am, and then I’ll find the people who did this to me and make them pay,” he thought aloud. He spit blo…
The Bright Lights Did Nothing For His Headache

by thebetweenspace 3 months ago

The bright lights did nothing for his headache. Why the hell are they interrogating me? he thought. Then he saw his reflect…
Life: It's in the Parenthesis [Ficlet CL Challenge]

by THX 0477 3 months ago

I decided to go for an evening stroll (as is my occasional want). I walked about three blocks (which doesn’t take as long as …
It's Funny that I Notice (challenge)

by Storykeeper of Fae 3 months ago

It’s funny how rubber duckies squeak.

Really, what type of duck squeaks? No, squeaking is reserved for toys of the dog and s…
The Meeting

by Trying to Blend 3 months ago

The first time they saw the northern lights together (ever for her), was in 1967.

They vowed never to forget that magical t…
New Patient

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 3 months ago

Dr. Kinkaid walked into the doctor’s lounge. “Hey, Bill,” Dr. Chang said, sounding every bit as tired as Kinkaid felt. “How g…
Holla for Holo Kitty

by Robotech_Master 3 months ago

“But who would buy a holodeck for their cat?” I wondered. “They’re not even available for humans yet.”

“I guess some peopl…
RIP Wilbur

by Trying to Blend 3 months ago

Marci was heartbroken when she found Wilbur dead on her way out yesterday. She didn’t have time to wallow about it now, the b…
Visitations of a Pointless Nature [Conversations with Dead People Challenge]

by THX 0477 2 months ago

“What’s it like?” I excitedly asked the spectral figure hovering near my bed.

“What?” he responded coyly.

“Duh,” I shot bac…
Battle Fatigue

by Russell Ruffino 2 months ago

As I watched the new recruits, laughing and celebrating their first taste of combat one of them turned to me and raised his g…
Confessions of a Time Traveler

by Russell Ruffino 2 months ago

The door to the pub swings open, a man walks in and crosses the floor to the bar slowly. He would be described as weirdly dre…
Ask and ye Shall Receive

by Russell Ruffino 2 months ago

The man, picked up the last double vodka and drained the glass. “The end of the world, more or less. I couldn’t get some more…
Real Life

by Wil Wheaton 2 months ago

Gary left Hollywood and drove up Laurel Canyon, like he’d done a hundred times before in another life.
It was a good life, on…
Ghost in the Machine ... Or Shell ... Really, It Doesn't Even Matter: Or (Call Tech Support)

by thebetweenspace 2 months ago

The Between Space got incredibly bored and decided to click on one of his own stories.

After reading it he couldn’t help bu…
200 Ficlets....Maybe a Soundtrack Challenge!!!

by ○○♥Promises Broken & Backs Turned♥○○ about 1 month ago

Okay, wow it’s been what? Eight months I think. And here I am, 200 hundred ficlets. Finally. So what’s the challenge? Well, i…