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The End

by Kevin Lawver about 1 year ago

The end of the world was nigh and we all knew it. It wasn’t something we didn’t see coming. They foretold it for years – we’d…
Out of Luck in Liberty Junction

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

‘You better aim better then I hear ya do marshall, you jes got lucky when you shot and killed my brother Clay, you sonnofadad…
The Weekends

by User 5491 about 1 year ago

My body aches.
My body sways.
It was just one of those days.

We are alway so happy.

These are the night I cherish.
Dancing …
Land Ho!

by User 5504 about 1 year ago

One very bitter night, Captain Scalley Wag was manning a ship called The Volcutur was with his crew. They were sailing the At…
Pink Miniskirt

by Lone Writer about 1 year ago

Ash stared at him a moment. “I was thinking about it.” she answered. “Why?” Jerry opened his mouth to answer, but never got t…
Autumn Day

by emma jo_234 about 1 year ago

Oooh, I shiver in the coolness of the crisp autumn day.
I wrap my scarf more tightly around my neck and blow into my cupped …
Stormy Reunions

by l8t_nite_writer about 1 year ago

It’s raining again, not that it matters anymore. I’ve been completely soaked for hours. I shiver constantly and the cold that…
Apology NOT Accepted, part 4

by emma jo_234 about 1 year ago

Really, it was all Michaela’s idea.
She hovers somewhere between popularity and unpopularity, though she’s popular enough to …
Waiting for a Key

by Insert Pen Name Here about 1 year ago

I walk along the frozen path
my hand, it trails the wall
I feel, I stop;
a frozen lock
waiting for a key
To be opened

by Insert Pen Name Here about 1 year ago

I look again
I sigh, and pause
Then walk along again
I leave behind
The lock that never knew
It’s purpose
is to open
Smile

by Insert Pen Name Here about 1 year ago

A smile is not about the teeth
Not about the lips
Not about the skin
Not about the face

A smile is about the thought
About t…
When Love Is Found At Last

by love'snot4me about 1 year ago

His breath on my cheak with his strong arms locked around me. We were so close I could here the beating of his heart. I close…
Transformation

by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago

As soon as she hit the water, she felt the transformation begin. Her legs joined, her gills protruded, and her hair turned si…
Duck Season

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

“Duck,” his girlfriend said blandly.
“Yes, I see the…” Whack! A golf ball careened off his forehead, took a gentle arc over…
Glayelle

by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago

Laurielle nearly cried with relief.

Glayelle, I need you.

_Maybe you should have realized that before you stole Adrastos….
Worse Things Than Murder

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

Mrs. Learella Kingston had spent three weeks holed up in a tiny filthy, putrid smelling, bathroom.
The walls were gritty and …
Kidnapped

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

It was a chilly morning, Mrs. Learella Kingston took a bite of her onion bagel, put her pink bathrobe on and went out into he…
Understand?

by Mask By The Moon about 1 year ago

Joshua whimpered at the sight of the dark haired man standing over him. The man’s pale ice blue eyes looked as if they could …
Janet Willoughby

by Stovohobo about 1 year ago

Salvador Ct. was a truly unusual suburban empire. Though spanning only one cul-de-sac, it packed more oddities than any forei…
Everything

by Phosphate11 about 1 year ago

Everything ends.

Days end, and nights end.

School ends, and summer ends.

Love ends, and life ends.

Everything ends.

A te…
Ali G Interviews YodaOnCrack

by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

Ali G: Booyakeshah, Big Up Yaself! I iz here with
my main man tha’ master of jedi masters, Mr. YodaOnCrack.
YOC: Hmmm…...
Inconceivable!

by Stovohobo about 1 year ago

“33089 has escaped,” a heavy Russian growled.

The Warden scowled. “How?” he nearly whispered.

“We really…don’t know,” rep…
From the Perspective of What I Believe is Called "Normality"

by Charlotte Scriversi about 1 year ago

A dismal, intimidating manor that looked like it was ripped straight from a crappy horror movie, my Uncle Isman’s house rose …
Gone Under

by Shadow about 1 year ago

I was losing my grip again, my body going under, going into the other realm.

I was scared as hell.

My lungs were trapped, ...
Above

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

Above

Above the morays of contemporary life
Above the rote and dry facts
Above the catastrophes and pratfalls of socializing…
{Pop Culture Challenge}The Global News and Information Network

by Hobo Beard Bob about 1 year ago

Hi, I’m TALKING HEAD #12 and this is the Evening News Show on The Global News and Information Network.

Well it looks like PO…
Stagecoach

by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

The bounty on my head was placed by a landowner named Precious Comely. That name suited him like a tailored vest. He offered …
Cap'n Scally Wag & The Treasure

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

The Vulcutur landed ashore, the crew nearly all dead.
Captain Scally Wag hobbled ashore on his peg leg, Jolly Roger, his firs…
Those Red High-Heels

by [pens&feathers] about 1 year ago

I’m not a high-heeled kind of girl.

Usually I prefer the ever-versatile tennis shoes, canvas so worn in places that it’s an …
Francis At Sea

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

A Southward breeze crossed the foredeck and left Francis shuddering as he scurried aft. His course zigged and zagged as he ke…
20 Ficlets: This Calls For A Challenge

by artistsrunwild about 1 year ago

Now I know it’s common folklore and tradition that when a ficlet writer comes of age: has written 100 ficlets – it is their d…
All That Glitters Isn't Gold, Mate

by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago

The captain sat heavily on a barrel and pulled out his pipe. As he lit it, the flaring flames cast shadows on his craggy face…
"HeadOn! Apply Directly to the Forehead! HeadOn! Apply Directly to the Freaking Forehead! HeadOn!"

by Stovohobo about 1 year ago

“HeadOn! Apply directly to the forehead! HeadOn! Apply directly to the forehead! HeadOn! Apply directly to the forehead! Head…
Hello Fire

by SunEyedGirl about 1 year ago

Fire
you light what was dark before
Fire
i have known you for as long as i can remember
Fire
i wish i had never met you
Fire
...
This Fall, Only On FOX!

by Howie Amourscow about 1 year ago

This Fall, only on FOX, it’s…

SHOTGUN WEDDING

Eight dashing bachelors!

One moderately attractive seventeen year-old!

...
High School Musical -- Barbie Style

by someday_93 about 1 year ago

The Cast:
Gabriella-Barbie…Regan
Sharpay-Barbie….Angie
Troy-Ken…...........Regan
Ryan-Ken…..........Angie

*The Set…
Voices

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

Dolly hated her sister. She had to get rid of her once and for all. Voices in Dolly’s head were telling her to kill her sist…
Even the Voices Have left Me

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

It was dark, I felt claustrophobic. The last thing I remember is the voices in my head, telling me to kill my sister Lolly.

...
One Boy, One Girl _somethings are better left alone_

by DorianGray about 1 year ago

She invited him to visit every phone call; every letter; every time she chanced seeing him on holiday. Never once did she fai…
Get A Job

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

“You have What??,” said Mr. Givengibbs to his college grad son, Corky.

“Ergophobia,” Corky said in a knows everything way th…
LinoPhobia

by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago

“When I was seven, I dreamt my closet was full of stringbeans. They enveloped me and I couldn’t breathe. When I was ten…” D…
Where On Earth Did the Name Stovohobo Come From?

by Stovohobo about 1 year ago

It’s a burning question I’ve been asked many times. People seem to be attached to this particular query, hurling it in forcef…
Your Mother/Father, Self/Brother Sort of Day

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

Erma followed the Baron along richly tapestried halls filled with all manner of precious things. But none could hold her atte…
Truth and Magics, Part III

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

“Is that true Alyssa?” Janice’s mother asked, turning to stare at me.

“N—no ma’m,” I stuttered. I turned to Janice, looked f…
Kermitgorf: Backstory

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

Kermitgorf, Kermit being the, ‘it’s not easy being green’ star of Sesame Street, the Muppet Show and countless Muppet movies …
On Being Cryptic

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

Ha! A challenge! I never back away from a challenge. Okay, actually I do, or I talk my way out of it. I’m conniving that way….
Diaspora's Leukophobia

by Lone Writer about 1 year ago

Someone was waiting for her at Pyle’s Yard.She’d always heard that strange things happened there, but being a person who was …
We're Friends

by Brebelles about 1 year ago

One day at a time,
That you-ou helped me fi-ind,
That friend-ship is ne-ver ‘sposed to end.

Chorus:
We’re Friends,
I’ll love…
Wonderful

by Brebelles about 1 year ago

No matter who you are,
You need to be you and no one else
Don’t let anyone,
Put you down,
Put you do-ou-wn

Chorus:
Do what c…
My Random Song From The Top Of My Head

by One Time, One Chance about 1 year ago

I come home
I’m all alone
House to me
Oh yeah, it’s good to be free.

I goof off,
I play music too loud,
I just like to stand…
Slip of the Tongue

by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

Mrs. Horner was catastrophically injured when Jim Fisher, her butcher, stole her heart… She never thought she would end u…
Stormy Reunions 2

by l8t_nite_writer about 1 year ago

She moves into the headlights’ path blocking enough of the beam so that I can see her face. There’s a look in her eye that I …
Flirt

by l8t_nite_writer about 1 year ago

“So, what would you like to drink?” she asked as she ignored his question and slid the book into her satchel. She saw his gaz…
Tigger ( May Need Anger Management )

by Tiggerstripn2 about 1 year ago

Having once been a victim of online stalking.
I don’t want my real name ect…
splashed across anyone’s screen.
I hate to …
The Low-Carb Kid Saves The Earth

by Hobo Beard Bob about 1 year ago

“The monkeys told me I’d find you here,” said The Zoo Keeper.

The Low-Carb Kid looked up from the recipe book and said, “It …
The Story behind 'Dreamer' (Yes there actually is one)

by Dreamer about 1 year ago

ok so most people would think that dreamer is a pretty basic nickname that pretty much anyone can get the meaning of etc’drea…
The Story behind 'Dreamer' continued

by Dreamer about 1 year ago

sorry too long continuation:
so she didn’t just rule it, she totally controlled it. She could invent new worlds, destroy old …
Ponder the Carrots of Our Lives

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

Winnie busied herself in the kitchen. It felt good to be busy. Busy was safe. Busy wasn’t thinking.

She had to sigh as she g…
Words

by Leave Me A Note about 1 year ago

I hear talking all around me, but when I speak, no one can hear. The words that were spoken could mean the world to one perso…
Officially

by Officially about 1 year ago

Ok, honestly this is going to be the worst story that there could be.

Occasionally I have words that I use more often than n…
Allodoxaphobia

by Yeah Write! about 1 year ago

“Excellent!” read the bright red words on my paper.

Oh! How cruel! How could she? Simply writing “98%” wasn’t enough! She ha…
What I'm doing now: A Random Ficlet for Your Enjoyment

by Insert Pen Name Here about 1 year ago

I’m sitting here with an orange silk ribbon around my neck, tied into a tie, looking very strange against my oversized horse …
Insecurity=Plastic Surgery

by BetwINeen about 1 year ago

“OMG! look at my thighs, they don’t just touch, they overlap!”, A severly anorexic wannabe actress named Marli said.
“If you …
A Tree-Climbing Escapade

by someday_93 about 1 year ago

Wendall:

So after Maya finally caught on to my brilliant deduction that Perry and I should climb the tree, she disappeared…
An Accidental Discovery

by someday_93 about 1 year ago

Maya:

Yes, I know I’m amazing. No need to tell me about it. For example, no boy could ever have figured out that holding a…
In the Psychiatric Unit -- Some Down Time

by someday_93 about 1 year ago

Seven girls lounge around in the dayroom of St. Luke’s Hospital. To look at them, you might never think there was anything ou…
Reflection

by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 about 1 year ago

I took a deep breath,smelling the cold air. It filled my lungs quickly.
I could hear the snow crunching everytime I step. Th…
Crowd Excitement

by Mel about 1 year ago

The screaming crowd spread out before Ben. Behind the shade of his sunglasses, he saw the fans screaming and singing as loud …
Shadows in the Night, Part I

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

For as long as there has been night and day, there has been shadow. From the darkest corner to the brightest hall, it is ther…
Shadows in the Night, Part II

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

Tobias felt a rush of energy and he opened his eyes; everything seemed clearer, sharper somehow. All of a sudden everything g…
Shadows in the Night, Part III

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

_Tobias walked through the village square and towards the butcher shop. He had come into town to buy enough meat to last a we…
Shadows in the Night, Part IV

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

_He was almost there when he heard a sob coming from the area between two of the many shops. It sounded like a little girl, a…
Shadows in the Night, V

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

“Tobias,” a voice hissed suddenly, startling him out of his reverie.

Tobias jumped, his hair standing on end. “Who said that…
Shadows in the Night, VI

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

Tobias came to a stop at the edge of the well, his eyes widening in horror as he gazed into the bottomless hole. Shadowy hand…
Shadows in the Night, VII

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

“Why?” the young woman asked sadly, pressing her trembling hand against Tobias’ cheek and wiping away the tear that had trick…
Shadows in the Night, Part VIII

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

Tobias nodded, and found himself taking a hesitant step towards the young man.

“Don’t worry,” the man said laughing. “I don’…
Shadows in the Night, Part IX

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

“Yes,” Oliver said frowning. “But you can’t take him. He has done you no wrong.”

“He has summoned the shadows, and brought …
Shadows in the Night, Part X

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

She gasped, and dove out of the way just in time. The energy ball soared over her head and struck a tree a few feet behind he…
Shadows in the Night, Part XI

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

Oliver growled, and curled his hand into a fist.

“Oliver, I’m surprised at you,” Jeremy said laughing when he noticed Olive…
Shadows in the Night, Part XII

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

Alyssa gasped and Oliver gripped her hand tightly in his own. The voice spoke again, this time more gently.

“But in order to…
Shadows in the Night, Part XIII

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

With this, Jeremy faded from view. The shadow that had been Tobias turned towards Oliver and Alyssa and hissed.

“See you…lat…
Shadows in the Night, XIV

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

If my alarm clock didn’t wake me up, she though to herself, scanning the room, Then what did? She yawned and blearily wip…
Shadows in the Night, XV

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

A small, dark shape flew past Iellia and straight towards one of the women who had run out of her house. The woman screamed, ...
Shadows in the Night, XVI

by Distant Rose about 1 year ago

It seemed to be creeping towards a faint patch of moonlight on the ground.

Iellia blinked, and rubbed her eyes before looki…
That Smile (Lone Writers Challange)

by Tiggerstripn2 about 1 year ago

Jerry take off those stupid pants, I’ll be in the foodcourt Ash said; walking quickly out of the store.
Well that had to have…
Disappointment Once More

by Little Thing about 1 year ago

I’m sitting here, the bench in the park by that one special tree. My gaze shifts, long eyelashes blinking back tears, to the …
The Insane Knight Pillages a Village part 5

by Hobo Beard Bob 12 months ago

Montelban froze when he saw the dragon sleeping on the hill. He attempted to sneak around the dragon, but it opened its eyes …
The Bluest Blue

by Ana Cristina 12 months ago

When Brian came to, he discovered he was in his bed. His skin was covered in cold sweat. For a while, he just lay there, will…
The Reason Behind The Name

by JonasBrothersLova148 12 months ago

I think my name explains itself, but here we go…..

First, I ♥ the Jonas Brothers (especially Nick!!!!~hence the icon).

Th…
The Insane Knight Pillages a Village part 7

by Hobo Beard Bob 11 months ago

“He probably stopped to take care of that Medusa,” Tlod said. He was relieved that the speech impediment had faded. “If what …
HoLy CrAp 50 FiClEtS

by llamaluvsmenotu 11 months ago

this is a challenge that isnt very challenging. at all. but every other challenge is taken and probly this one too but im too…
Song List per a Challenge

by THX 0477 11 months ago

1. Party Hard by Andrew W. K.
2. Hamster Dance
3. The Anvil Chorus by Verdi
4. I Believe in a Thing Called Love by The Darkne…
What's On My List: {Llamas' Ipod Song Challenge}

by SKermitgorf 11 months ago

1.Holy Water- Big n Rich

2.Yellow- Cold Play

3.Superman (It’s Not Easy )- Five for Fighting

4.I Love This Bar- Toby Kieth
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Well played, Lone Writer...the new round begins.

by Codename: & 11 months ago

After his delayed return to the Ficlet site, codename: & is appalled to find his lack of investigative inquiry so prominent. ...
Don't Hate Cuz Rap's Better Den Yo Crap! [take tht kermitgorf] PikaPikaPikaPikaPikaPOW Word.

by One Time, One Chance 11 months ago

I can’t believe I actually had to bring up iTunes to remember what I had on there.
I would’ve put Linkin Park as my whole lis…
What Happens When a Bored Kid Named After a Twisted Version of His Name and a Hobo Meets Music? Just About THE ULTIMATE PLAYLIST EVER...Well, Maybe Not (But the Longest Title for a Ficlet Ever, Definitely)

by Stovohobo 11 months ago

1. A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left—Andrew Bird (a recent find, great!)

2. Thick as Thieves—Dashboard Conf…
They Don't Come Out at Night

by Wil Wheaton 11 months ago

You know the well has to be close, but your lantern only makes the fog harder to penetrate.

You know there’s nothing but ope…
Lyric Challenge: No One by Alicia Keys

by Maybe_Miseryx 11 months ago

... I just want you close; where you can stay forever…
I needed you; wanted you; thought of you,
when the times were …
Fifty Nifty Ficlets=Challenge

by Insert Pen Name Here 11 months ago

Well, I was hard at work, writing my Emma series, when I noticed that I was at Fortynine ficlets! So I thought to myself, why…

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