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• Inescapable

  by J.B. Williams 10 months ago

  I’m fearless yet modest and honest, that means I’m peerless and I can address most concerns that trouble most human minds. Bu…

• New and Improved

  by Ana Cristina 7 months ago

  I walked away silent. Stunned.

  The first month was hard. I couldn’t just walk around in my underwear, and if I went to the…

• Is it soup yet?

  by Dr Dzoe about 1 year ago

  The developer scratched his head. “Almost. We can handle logins.”
  “Yeah, right. Let me know when I can write a story, okay?...

• One Sip Too Far

  by uselessness about 1 year ago

  Fifteen rows of teeth awaited Jorge at the bottom of his glass of milk. Little teeth, but sharp as heck. They snipped at his …

• Rapt audience

  by Chgowiz 6 months ago

  I jerked awake to The Voice, that horrid Voice that over the days? weeks? dominated my existence.

  “Go-o-d can’t hear you!” t…

• Deep Space Disaster

  by uselessness 6 months ago

  “There’s a problem.”

  “I know, I checked the stabilizer pods yesterday and they were running a little hot. I’ll look into it….

• Office Tornado [PRECISE MANEUVERS Challenge!]

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 6 months ago

  The sound of my heart could be heard amidst a high-pitched ringing as my mouth opened in a grimacing, silent scream. My lips …

• Front Porch Conversations

  by Watween 6 months ago

  “What?”

  “What?”

  “Did you say something?”

  “No.”

  “Did you hear that?”

  “Hear what?”

  “What?”

  “Did I hear what?”

  “Did you …

• Them and Me

  by Invisa-girl 6 months ago

  I never thought that my life would matter. I mean, I’m only 17 years old, and I drive like a maniac. But apperently… my lif…

• 642

  by uselessness 6 months ago

  Somewhere in Laredo is a building. One huge importers warehouse that has long sat vacant, at least in the legal sense. For in…

• Tikbalang's Snare

  by uselessness 6 months ago

  It didn’t make sense. Ink was supposed to stay on paper exactly how it was drawn. But Nathan was looking at it, and as sure a…

• In The Neighborhood

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Size 13 foot tapping out the rhythm Agent Lefleur counted the seconds before the door was answered. It was something to do, a…

• Who are you?

  by Phil Sporlan 5 months ago

  Emily quickly tosses the “plastic ball of death” into the bathroom sink and closes the door. Both stare at the door waiting f…

• It Ain't Extra Credit

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Few emotions rival the self-satisfaction and glee of when an intricate plan appears to have worked. Thus it was with this hea…

• Wonderball makes new Friends

  by Sailor Emo 5 months ago

  “Sol-leks.”
  The voice was calm but ringing with it’s athourity. Suddenly the man stoped, not as though he froze but he merely…

• Return to the Wonderball

  by Six Feet Under The Stars 5 months ago

  “Wait-Mom! You need to call Emily’s mom! Or call the police! Please now, Emily needs help now! They’re going to kill her! I k…

• Dennis Yunker and His Senior Moment

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Before Cole could hiss forth a slyly soothing explanation, a rickety truck tore into the drive adding a fresh coat of headlig…

• Cigarettes Will Kill You

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  I went to see Dr. Proto and was told by a new receptionist that the doctor was away for a week’s holiday.
  I tried to go about…

• Drs. Jekyll and Franenstein

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  “Allow me to explain. Something happened to me the night I witnessed the grave robbery. I was attacked, by something. Since t…

• Inhuman

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  “My intentions, Mr. Norbert, you have to realize, were honest ones. To cure my son of a disease. I made mistakes in doing so…

• Watched in Horror

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  “Where is your son now, doctor?”

  “He died Mr. Norbert, despite my best effort to save him”

  “How did he died doctor?”

  “By …

• Becoming InHuman

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  Before I could stop myself, I was upon them, wildly savagely attacking them. They screamed and tried to fight me off. I felt …

• Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  The scene felt hushed despite the utter chaos. Captain Awesome and Baron Mouton locked eyes, mortal enemies of superhuman abi…

• Rats and Angels

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  There exists a stark difference between the darkness you create and the darkness that steals upon you. One is a refuge, the o…

• Friggatriskaidekaphobia

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  “Well, be careful out there, it’s Friday the 13th, don’t go under any ladders or open an umbrella inside the house or cross t…

• Ed and the Wonderball

  by Bartimaeus 5 months ago

  That’s how he was shoved into that Wonderball, never to return to the real world.

  One of the trenches held the strange ball…

• In My Head

  by Tears of Phoenix 5 months ago

  Emily couldn’t see. It wasn’t that she couldn’t, actually, she just wasn’t looking with her eyes. Fog became an old man in …

• Exotic Creature Inspiration [Sing-Song Challenge]

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  “Golly, what do ya think it is, Clem?”

  “Dunno, Rufus, but it sho’ is ugly. How do ya figger it got purple?”

  “Mo of a puce, ...

• Front Porch Conversations--Three

  by Watween 5 months ago

  “Hey look! Make a wish!”

  “What?”

  “It’s a shooting star!”

  “Oh, too late. Missed it.”

  “Aww.
  Hey, have you ever thought abou…

• The Stallion

  by Colorguardx0o 5 months ago

  There it was…. going through the fields. The stallion was chesnut and its tail was blowing in the beatiful cold wind. It wa…

• And The Show Began!

  by Colorguardx0o 5 months ago

  And the show began! They started performing on the floor for colorguard. Everyone was nervous because they had to perform in …

• The Anticlimax

  by Eckhouse 5 months ago

  The ground shook with guttural fury as it pressed against adjacent landmasses. The sky, seared a vivid orange, was dense with…

• The Coming of Lenin

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  In a small cottage not too far away…

  I looked at myself in the mirror. There was no denying that I was magnificent. I wa…

• The Target (Unexpected Twist Challenge)

  by Watween 5 months ago

  He strode across the pavement, looking as confident and intimidating as a man could look. People glanced up at him as he wal…

• Dulcet Tones for a Menacing Intent

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  With a sigh Cole admitted to himself, “Well, there’s no explaining this.” The old man was practically drooling with rage, his…

• morning

  by moonlight_girl 5 months ago

  As my eyes flutter awake i roll over to see rain drops on the window. The storm we had last night wasn’t bad but i still wish…

• Front Porch Conversations--Six

  by Watween 5 months ago

  “Why?”

  “Oh, God. You’re in another one of your ‘what is the purpose?’ moods, aren’t you?”

  “Why?”

  “Yeah, you’ve got that lo…

• Salvation in Watery Shadows

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Sweat cascaded off Gordo’s uneven head. His heart pounded inside his chest, and the humid night air pounded back from the out…

• Finish the Job: Seduction

  by Melia 5 months ago

  She reached over to me and cupped my chin in her trembling hand. My breath felt ragged and my heart beat like a machine gun, ...

• Voices

  by Watween 5 months ago

  She heard them talking, but she couldn’t quite make out what they were saying. This was insane. She must be insane. There wa…

• Old Man Down

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  The world whipped forward, and the gravel driveway flipped upward to slam into the back of Dennis’ head. The thought crept th…

• Sweet Child of Mine (Sing Song Challenge)

  by Jenunique 5 months ago

  I never thought the walk down the aisle could be so long. She looks so beautiful today.

  Oh! There’s that smile I remember. ...

• Midnight Ride Interrupted{Twisted History Challenge}

  by SKermitgorf 5 months ago

  Paul Revere was riding his horse through the streets of Boston, shouting, “The British are coming .. the British… ,” until …

• Welcome Oblivion

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Though they happened so quickly as to become jumbled in order, Sissy was aware of some number of pistol shots, one loud bang,...

• Bring In The Next [Unconventional Zen Master Challenge]

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  Haggard by more years than a mortal frame was ever intended to endure, Master Ho Zi sat slumped on his chair. The air in the …

• A Prophet's Job is Never Done

  by Watween 5 months ago

  A prophet’s job is never done.

  24 hours a day, 7 days a week, people come seeking my help and advice. Or rather, the Goddess…

• Rajani's Visit

  by Watween 5 months ago

  Rajani came early in the morning. I was dozing on a large silk pillow when I heard his footsteps on the cold stone of the tem…

• Bring On The Theme Music

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  With an audacious squeal they tore away from the curb. He hastily fumbled with the seatbelt, trying to maintain some semblanc…

• An Exciting Turn of Events

  by Eckhouse 5 months ago

  “Yeah, seatbelt,” he responded. He let the gun and badge slip to the floor mat, reaching over his shoulder to grab the buckle…

• Twinkies, Ginger Ale and How We Cope

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  A bite of Twinkie, sip of Ginger Ale. It was as much of a celebration as Agent Lefleur would allow himself while he was drivi…

• Front Porch Conversations--Seven

  by Watween 5 months ago

  “OW!”

  “Oh God, what did you do this time?”

  “I scraped my knee on a rock.”

  “Again? What is wrong with you?”

  “No, it’s the …

• Pens' Hauntingly Beautiful Challenge!

  by [pens&feathers] 5 months ago

  Woo-hoo!

  I have finally reached 300 ficlets!

  In celebration, I am posing a challenge to you, fellow Ficleteers!

  I want you…

• The Girl in the Photograph [Hauntingly Beautiful Challenge]

  by Ana Cristina 5 months ago

  He was in love with a photograph.

  To be more precise – he was in love with the girl in the photograph. It lay behind a thick…

• The King's Audience (sing song challenge)

  by Mighty-Joe Young 5 months ago

  The angels converged on the sequined Deity, who possessed the sardonic of wit of Walt Whitman and the hair style of fog horn …

• Invisible [Sing-Song Challenge]

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 5 months ago

  The mirror never lies. That is why she never looks into it. But it’s high-time she faced herself and the damage he’d done. Ga…

• The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

  by thebetweenspace 5 months ago

  The child, head ceremoniously shaven, took a deep, relaxing breath as millions of people waited impatiently for wisdom. The r…

• Ambition Makes You Look Pretty Ugly (Sing Song challenge/'Paranoid Android')

  by fearless_honey 5 months ago

  The Boy watched the Prince from afar. He watched the Prince as he grew tall like a tree, towering over the Boy.

  The Boy sat …

• Haiku Poem (Edited, An Epic Challenge version)

  by Oy 5 months ago

  I decided to
  get up and have some coffee
  and watch some TV

  I brewed the coffee
  and drank it on the sofa
  watching the TV

  My …

• The Ballad of Limpy McPhanger [Epic Challenge]

  by THX 0477 5 months ago

  When tales be told round campfires a blazin
  Whether true, trumped up or stranger
  No one needs rhyme, no one needs reason
  Ta b…

• The Dark Prophet's Scroll [An Epic Challenge]

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 5 months ago

  It is, here, then, that when the heavens errupt in war.
  There comes the splitting of the sky and the gods
  forsake man, orc, d…

• Tom Henry [Epic Challenge]

  by John Perkins 5 months ago

  The gasps were loud,
  His father stood proud.
  All there have sworn,
  The whole world changed,
  The day Tom Henry was born.

  New …

• Heaven Without Hamburgers(An Epic Challenge)

  by Mighty-Joe Young 5 months ago

  Oh why, i must ask did i argue so well?
  I mean all my friends were already in hell
  my accountant, fellow lawyers, even ally M…

• One Way Street

  by RainDance 5 months ago

  “And what exactly do you know about my caliber?” she asked, sticking her head out the window.

  “I’ve seen your type before. N…

• Mandara's Redemption 2 (An Epic Challenge)

  by Krulltar 5 months ago

  Mandara awoke to a uproarious banter
  in a field of poppies the faeries did chatter
  then a hush, as descended Queen Ashler
  for…

• League Of Awesomeness 2075 Or Beyond Challenge.

  by Mighty-Joe Young 5 months ago

  Ok i missed my 100th ficlet because of a ficliting frenzy but i would like to make a challenge anyway.
  Often times grand or …

• Winners of the Scavenger Hunt Challenge!

  by Ana Cristina 5 months ago

  This challenge was successful beyond my wildest expectations. At first I thought nobody would post an entry. I was delighted …

• Anybody Else (Epic Poem Challenge)

  by More Ways Than One 5 months ago

  I used to be afraid of myself
  I used to not trust who I am
  Then I met you
  Do you see your light in me?

  I remember the day yo…

• The Challenge [LoA 2075 or Beyond Challenge]

  by Ana Cristina 5 months ago

  He tapped the desk, waiting for the homepage to appear. It was sluggish today for some reason.

  “Is there a problem, H-547?” ...

• You Know You're Ficlets Obsessed When You Have The Signin Page as Your Homepage. (Wonderful World of Ficlets Challenge) [wow what a looong title!!]

  by Mask By The Moon 4 months ago

  I came across Ficlets by going into the millionth roleplay chatroom that was completely dead. I was having creativity overloa…

• Ana's Excellent Adventure in Ficlet-Land [Wonderful World of Ficlets Challenge]

  by Ana Cristina 4 months ago

  My adventure began when one of my students, whom you know as penguincaptain18, told me about this great online writing comm…

• Make Someone's Day Challenge

  by John Perkins 4 months ago

  Today I reached 1,024 comments after being here only 62 days. I’ve achieved that number because of how awesome this community…

• Experimental ficlet # 39

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 4 months ago

  As I sat alone staring at the cryptic note, a voice called out from the darkness, “I’ve been waiting for you,”

• Soundtrack That Never Was [Soundtrack Challenge...sort of]

  by THX 0477 4 months ago

  “Okay, Marv, time to sort out the soundtrack.”

  “What soundtrack? You haven’t even made the movie yet.”

  “Don’t be so…linea…

• Modern-Day Medusa

  by Ana Cristina 4 months ago

  At first, I didn’t notice his presence. I didn’t notice when he entered the cathedral, either, but then I heard his voice, th…

• Local jerk Indeed

  by Bartimaeus 4 months ago

  I didn’t want to press her, but something called me to push the envelope just a bit further.

  “You’re not a nun, are you…?...

• Anything to rid me of this Local Jerk

  by Bartimaeus 4 months ago

  At this point, I had run out of ideas. I began praying desperately.
  _Dear Lord in heaven, why have you put this… whatever h…

• Zombie Refugees

  by uselessness 4 months ago

  “You’re damn right I want to talk about this.” Joe was a seething cauldron of crankiness. “You ever been in the bush with not…

• Anna Foiled By An Ill Timed Compliment

  by Mighty-Joe Young 4 months ago

  “Maybe that stuff works in dirty dancing reruns, but not here sister” trumped Mask By The Moon as the eleven year old pint-si…

• G2 Goes Out With A Bang or Music to Krulltar's Ears

  by Mighty-Joe Young 4 months ago

  For a split second the futuristic ficlet fisticuffs frenzied to a final furious confrontation, and then….
  BEEP
  BEEP
  *BE…

• Meanwhile, in D.C.… or: A Brief History Lesson to Straighten Things Out

  by Stovohobo 4 months ago

  Oval Office
  1300 hours

  “Mr. President, sir, we have a video you might like to see. Seems that that one vigilante group o…

• Meanwhile, in D.C.… or: A Brief History Lesson to Straighten Things Out Pt. II

  by Stovohobo 4 months ago

  Mr. Bobanafana cleared his throat.

  “In any case, this group was formed as direct opposition to the fallen LoA. The Great, Mo…

• Krulltar Gets A Bit Of A Surprise

  by Lone Writer 4 months ago

  “Hey Dude, chillax.” said a voice from behind him.
  Krulltar whirled around and his jaw dropped in shock. “You…you can’t be …

• Death Remembers His First Assignment

  by Ana Cristina 4 months ago

  You see, I was once like Eddie, too. Too green. Wet behind the ears. Insert whatever cliché you like.

  I almost botched my fi…

• Riley [Diabolically Villainous Challenge]

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 4 months ago

  “I’ve buried people prettier than you!” Riley’s lips were spread in a rictus riddled in spiddle. The choking sound of his vic…

• Death Hangs in the Balance

  by Eckhouse 4 months ago

  I arrived at an apartment building, ascending to the 20th floor. (I don’t have to use the stairs, in case you’re wondering. B…

• The Scent of Fear

  by The Ghost in the Machine 4 months ago

  That beutifal scent of blood drifted up from the floor far below, almost intoxicating in its intensity.The beast inhaled deep…

• Death Wants a Holiday

  by SKermitgorf 4 months ago

  _I wish I could take time off and someone else do my job for me. Like a weeks Holiday. Away from suffering and death. I’d avo…

• Death Decides

  by Ana Cristina 4 months ago

  As I stood in the corridor holding the rapidly disintegrating soul of Andre Samuel Walker, a realization struck me with light…

• That Voice (DVC)

  by RedHead 4 months ago

  He leaned on the rail. “What am I doing?!” he wondered aloud. He could barely breathe, it was so muggy.
  _Taking your reveng…

• Death... Plus One

  by BARomero 4 months ago

  “You’re joking, right?” I asked. “You want to die?”

  She shook her head, her hair fluttering about her head like wings. “I ju…

• Diabolically Villainous Challenge Answered

  by Wyatt Aapr 4 months ago

  Richard (don’t call me Dick) MacElwain slammed his desk drawer, and rolled back away from his desk, knocking over his waste b…

• And the Angels Wept (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)

  by Jenunique 4 months ago

  Throughout history, even before written, we were there. The numbers add up. It’s all about the numbers. It’s always about t…

• My cousin was in a coma from being shot in iraq or you decide who the real villian is.(Diabolically Villainous Challenge)

  by Mighty-Joe Young 4 months ago

  The Coma
  The box, a squacking crow,
  mimmicks the stanzas of organ music
  pumping the anthem in mechanized time
  Maidens try to…

• Newborn (Welcome to Life challenge)

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 4 months ago

  Look at you! So wrinkly and silently snug in your blankie. What a rough start huh?

  It’s just you and me. I’m not sure how I’...

• SkoolGrrl's private client (DVC)

  by PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA) 4 months ago

• He Loved That Piano

  by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago

  He lived with his piano. Played each night before bed. He loved his piano.

  One day he found a little bird, asleep in the whi…