Ficlets | Stories posted 9/22/2007

Stories posted 9/22/2007

Light

by BARomero 11 months ago

Annabel holds the ring up to the light. Rays filter through the diamond, causing it to sparkle like water at sunrise.

“So,” ...
Double Vision

by Howie Amourscow 11 months ago

I only managed to say his name once.

The air’s stifling and dry and cold and damp. The room’s warm and orange and black and …
Booze & Babes — The Bad Beginning

by Nick 11 months ago

It was rare to find a place where no one noticed a man wearing a trench coat in the middle of Summer, but that’s why Robert B…
Hell Hath No Fury

by Nick 11 months ago

Blake motioned the bartender, then returned his attention to the beauty next to him. “What’s your name?” he asked.

“Simone,”...
"The Ladder Up" Part 1

by Shaun Kelsey 11 months ago

The Ladder Up
© 2007 d. William Roberts

A cloud of weapons descended on the fleeing ship.

“Fire all phasers; create a hole …
Lissa Pierce a Vampire Hunter

by kat-the-vampire-slayer 11 months ago

My legs pushed me through the forest and it’s hard floor with the unforgiving tree branches. My once clean and new jeans were…
Summer Walks

by BasiaMik 11 months ago

Summer Walks
—by BasiaMik

Sturdy brick houses laid out
neatly surrounded by green lawns
lushy trees and white plastic fen…
Alone in the Mist

by Ashley 11 months ago

His ice blue eyes stare on.

He doesn’t need me.

Nor this misted wilderness we once called our own.

I’m frozen in place.

U…
The Open Corner

by OrangeTwilight74 11 months ago
To Live Without Him

by Ashley 11 months ago

I feel his arms around me.

I love him more than words can express.

He wants me.

Loves me.

His presence is intoxicating.

...
Summer

by Jyothi 11 months ago

Sunshine flooded in the room and it was promising to be another hot summer day.
Ideal for lying on the beach and do nothing …
holding it in...

by SeaGoddess 11 months ago

am I crying for myself?

or

am I crying for my friend?

or

maybe…

just maybe…

i’m crying for both of us…

so confus…
story en 2 languages

by piel 11 months ago

Missing you, como te estrano, un monton… A lot…... You are everywhere and todo me recuerda de ti…. Cierro mis ojos y th…
harmless chatter

by Gnarforama_X 11 months ago

“Such a nice boy, that one,” Lucius, the older of two old men sitting in a downtown coffe shop, said.

“Who’er you on about n…
Waiting and Dreaming

by Superflash 11 months ago

I submit to the energy that flows within me
and without me. To the oneness that is me.
I reach to you on that distant shore. ...
Old Men

by Tales From The Script 11 months ago

I say he visit’s outa guilt Mitchum grumbled stirring his coffee .

Guilt ! , Lucius rasied his voice .

That’s… right , ...
Nice Roses, Mike.

by Mask By The Moon 11 months ago

Snore…. snore… snore…. ping! Oh, not again, being jerked out of sleep mode to be “connected” to a phone line and then a…
Gotta tell Ty!

by Emilyscool 11 months ago

I walked over to Ty’s house as i promised. We watched some TV and played with his dog, Daisy. I tried my best to forget about…
Nothing to Hold On To

by [pens&feathers] 11 months ago

It knows that I know it’s in the room. And it’s seeping into me and it’s getting in my eyes and I can feel it clogging my hea…
Stay with the aircraft

by Jack Bradley 11 months ago

You decide to stay with the aircraft. Gripping the control stick, you punch the afterburner, hoping to cool the fire that’s q…
The Abyss Gazes Into You

by Batak Beatrix 11 months ago

My breath was coming in shallow gasps, I was frozen, unable to run and unable to scream. That thing that looked like Brad j…
Let him take you into the jet

by Jack Bradley 11 months ago

You relax and let the mysterious men take you. After all, you’re outnumbered.
The men search you, handcuff your arms, and pu…

Frankie

by JonasBrothersLova148 11 months ago

Prologue

Jazzmyn Thieriot was in her pajamas as she rolled out of bed. She slumped down the stairs and on to the couch in ...

Perfect Day for a Funeral

by SKermitgorf 11 months ago

We arrived at the cemetery, the smell of rain in the air. A perfect day for a funeral.

The priest said beautiful words over …
Jerinad the Young

by m8ryx 11 months ago

In a flash of color, Dan was gone, Rick standing agape, looking questioningly at Ernunnos.

“Earnest Dan has found the path,”...
Caught in the Curtain

by Jack Bradley 11 months ago

A small layer of dust rested on the curtains. Squinting at the dirty cloth, Ivan Caldmier gently wiped a rag across the surfa…
Zach Thomas?

by N555champ /\and/\ X-Ninja 11 months ago

Zack Thomas? He had been my old partner until that fateful day in 2003. I left the cafe, hands wriggling into my pockets as…
Not the Best Therapy Session

by THX 0477 11 months ago

Gil strolled in and plopped himself on the couch, “I think the heart of the matter is that I just don’t like myself. But then…
I Dremt

by JonasBrothersLova148 11 months ago

“I Dreamt Of Bums Living In Boxes”

Last night I dreamt of bums living in boxes
It saddens me to tell this tale
I saw people …
A Bad Situation (FLASHBACK)

by N555champ /\and/\ X-Ninja 11 months ago

“Settle down Zach—-,”I tried calming him.
“No!! Just shut the fuck up, I’m not gonna’ take this crazy FBI shit anymore!” he …
'IN YO FACE'

by N555champ /\and/\ X-Ninja 11 months ago

It was going to be one crazy night. Tony and his brothers had managed to gather all of the thugs in the city and round them i…
The Office

by Tales From The Script 11 months ago

Linsy kicked the front of her desk and hopped the rest of the way to her chair.
” Who does she think she is” glaring at the b…
"Flippy-flippy-bump-bump, now I gotta' shake my rump!"

by N555champ /\and/\ X-Ninja 11 months ago

Did you like the title? Well if you did maybe you could use it in this challenge. Use that title or the following and write a…
Forget it

by BetwINeen 11 months ago
Brooke,
I will never go on a date with you. Ever.
Forget about me.
```
- Danny
```
Body or Brains?

by BetwINeen 11 months ago

Danny,
I saw you with the girl your currently dating today, Samantha Waterstone. I’m glad you broke up with Missy but why did…
Untitled

by musiicwriiter 11 months ago

It was snowing. If I knew nothing else when I woke up that morning, I knew it was snowing. I rushed to the window and threw …
Inquiry Note

by BetwINeen 11 months ago

Brooke,
Will you ever leave me alone?
I will NEVER date you.
-Danny
Never Going to Stop

by BetwINeen 11 months ago

Danny,
Did you think that your harsh notes would make me give up? They won’t, and I won’t stop until you and me are dating…...
Police

by BetwINeen 11 months ago

Brooke,
You are seriously creeping me out.
If you don’t stop soon I will go to the Police.
Please stop
-Danny
The Shortcut 4

by Tales From The Script 11 months ago

Angel’s carved of stone hung in each corner of the crypt stained, cracked and rotting, melting away.
Rusty water trinkled in …
No Case

by BetwINeen 11 months ago

Danny,
Did you think that threating to go to the Police would make me give up?
It won’t
You have no case against me anyway, I…
The Shortcut 5

by Tales From The Script 11 months ago

The candle went out.
Her screams faded. the figure pick up a shovel,
turned and slowly walked into the night.
The rain stop…
Dawn at RedRocks

by Gnarforama_X 11 months ago

Clementine clutched the soiled handkechief to her mouth in horror. Tears streamed from her eyes, the freckles of blood splatt…
"The Ladder Up" Part 2

by Shaun Kelsey 11 months ago

...by throwing it around sideways. The rest of a pattern of incoming weapons detonated, tossing the ship around like a cork f…
You've Eaten Soap!

by One Time, One Chance 11 months ago

“Hey!! What are you doing in here?!” the doctor from before yelled at Shade as he entered the room.

I turned my head so I co…
Dawn of the Rednecks

by THX 0477 11 months ago

Mist clung to the dew-kissed grass along the sleeping hills. In the half-light of impending dawn Virgil looked across the sea…
All at the same time

by Insert Pen Name Here 11 months ago

The purple flowers stretched and creaked
working their way to the sun
the grass curled around them
drooping and reaching
al…
First Snow

by Kara 11 months ago

The three children stood, shivering. The oldest, Scarlett, took the hands of her two younger siblings. It was the first snow …
The Crate 2

by Tales From The Script 11 months ago

The blow from behind knocked him face first into the door, he slid half way down, it grabbed him by the hair dragging him int…
My Heart Danced

by emma jo_234 11 months ago

I am standing by my locker
shoving my Science binder onto the top shelf,
absently glancing over my shoulder.
I am watching, e…
Waiting for Flannagan

by Gnarforama_X 11 months ago

“Flannagan’ll be here?” Skepticism seaped in an out of Jake’s question.

Cage McMillan regarded the younger, impatient lad wi…
The Mansion on the Water

by User 5484 11 months ago

The sun shone gloriously through the clouds, creating a warm vibe which attracted only the best to the mansion on the water. ...
Apology NOT Accepted

by emma jo_234 11 months ago

The door bell rings, and I want to hide.
Too late. There she is.
I watch Michaela warily. She is wearing her favorite hoodie …
Once a cheater, always a cheater

by User 5484 11 months ago

I had caught TJ only once cheating on me with my best friend. Sure, I freaked, but no biggie. I took him back, I mean, who wo…
Why?

by User 5198 11 months ago

Dear Brooke,
Why do YOU like me so much and care about MY business?

Danny

P.S. I think I know someone that likes you…
Apology NOT Accepted, part 2

by emma jo_234 11 months ago

The next day is Sunday, and at noon Michaela is back.
She looks just the same as she did yesterday: same pink nose, same scar…
Sad Day

by User 5198 11 months ago
Apology NOT Accepted, part 3

by emma jo_234 11 months ago

We spill our hearts to each other, Michaela and I, as we amble through the crisp, cold neighborhood. I hadn’t realized how wr…
An Intense Conversation

by MissJonas1492 11 months ago

its.rey.98523: look im sry!
its.rey.98523: i didnt mean to
its.rey.98523: i love you
XxpiratezrulexX: dont say that
its.rey.9…
Vampire

by User 5484 11 months ago

My entire life I wanted to be a vampire. I was dark and cold. Even when I was in pre-school, I would try to bite my fellow cl…
An Emotional (One-sided) Conversation.

by MissJonas1492 11 months ago

its.rey.98523: hey

its.rey.98523: i know you don’t want to talk to me

its.rey.98523: but i just want you to know that i am …
Darkness

by BARomero 11 months ago

My eyes won’t open. My mouth and throat feel dry. Every limb, every finger, every toe, my neck feels stiff and painful.

The …
FINALLY

by unknown and not discovered.... 11 months ago

Ok. Breathe in, breathe out. huh, huh, huh huh. Thud. Oops! there goes my books. I rush down to get them, and there is Trey…

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