Ficlets | Stories posted 3/16/2008

Stories posted 3/16/2008

*Jack and Dianne* (Retro Music Challenge)

by judee4u2 about 1 month ago

She had said “Call Me and we will figure something out.”

So he had called and they had planned to rendezvous that Sunday …
And Then You Had to Go

by Throat Wolf about 1 month ago

When I woke up the next morning, I really had to do a “number 2.” I guessed that my dinner wanted out. Little did I know how …
BEFORE ROBOTS???? TOOK OVER THE WORLD

by DARK about 1 month ago

I lived closed to Topeka Kansas. It was the year 583597. There was only 1 robot in this new land, he was called zster… I wa…
Art Capturing Art

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) about 1 month ago

He stood perfectly still, eyes closed. Even with the chill in the air, you could hardly even tell he was breathing.

The old …
Whiskers

by DARK about 1 month ago

I could not believe my eyes. Was that our cat Whiskers? walking on two legs?

“Whisker”, I said astonishedly, “Is that you?”
...
It's A Cat's Life for Fluffy

by Kermitgorf about 1 month ago

My owners leave me for days at a time and I see no one. They leave my bowl of cat kibbles on the counter, and a bowl of water…
The End

by More Ways Than One about 1 month ago

Chase and I broke up a few months later… I think about that time and what I am now, and realize that without him I might no…
Sad Thing Is, This Is Usually The Stuff That Goes On In My Head (enter at own risk)

by wytherwings about 1 month ago

My head is pounding. I’m listening to Paramore. I feel like crying. Who knows why, I don’t anymore.

Confusion. I’m in a sta…
Ernest, my name is Ernest

by Phil Sporlan about 1 month ago

Michael is seen in his car, he turns the music up. He speeds out of the parking lot. He has wasted his life and doesn’t know …
Random Words On A Page

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) about 1 month ago

I’m thinking I want to write, but what should I write about? How about I just write whatever comes to mind.

Anything at all….
Matter Over Mind

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) about 1 month ago

“Kiyai!” With a shout, the martial arts master shattered the brick in front of him.

“You hear people say ‘mind over matter’,...
Random Questions.. (Try this one for fun)

by Celestic23 about 1 month ago

While Playing the song “I do anything” by simple plan, I thought of some questions.

Would you fix a certain situation in yo…
Anything But..

by Celestic23 about 1 month ago

As I leaned back and looked at the floor, I spotted a set of keys on a keyring. I thought I was looking at just one key, at f…
Music Challenge (New Challenge)

by Celestic23 about 1 month ago

In celebration of me reaching the 200 ficlets mark, I propose a challenge.. Since I am such a music nut.. It’s going to be re…
Civil Criminals

by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) about 1 month ago
Utopian thoughts about Money

by Celestic23 about 1 month ago

Ideal for me, would be financially happy. No more worries about having enough. And dreading when I don’t. Being flush with fu…
Mind over matter

by vampierella about 1 month ago

Now they were coming, swarming around my seemingly lifeless figure, their black capes waving around them. Their horrible laug…
No Orphans, No Thieves

by nesdil about 1 month ago

Her eyes are wide with fear and sorrow,
her blond hair loose, dirty, and unkempt about her face.
She clutches a broken doll …
Revolution

by Scary Thing I Aint Dead Yet about 1 month ago

“Today the president had issued marshal law.”

The revolution had started.
The president had control of are voices.

It had a…
Silver Revolver Part XXII

by Scary Thing I Aint Dead Yet about 1 month ago

Susan had burn all threw the night and mourning.
I had let her die.
I had let her burn.

For this I am destined to live an e…
The Walk

by Trying to Blend about 1 month ago

Shh..”The coast is clear” She whispered
“This is a really sweet place” he looked all around the trees, trail, the pond. The g…
The Next Morning at Pine Ridge

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

“562 in progress, Pine Ridge Adoption Agency, corner of Oak and 12th, be advised, 25 youth suspects, all units report,” the d…
What Happened At Pine Ridge

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

“Then the kids stormed in and chased us, caught us, tied us up, and hooted and hollered. Miss Petunia never came!”

“Miss Pet…
Mille milles loin d'ici

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Walking out of the museum, I was surprised to see the sun was gone. The stars were just starting to come out. I tilted my hea…
Message

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

And then he was gone.

As the cab pulled away, I looked behind me to watch Sebastian walking away. He suddenly turned around …
Outsourcing Mailing List development

by User 8401 about 1 month ago

Emphasize Outsourcing is a Business Process Outsourcing company with a strong focus on all of your business needs. We provide…
Time to Finish

by THX 0477 about 1 month ago

That reading was ten years ago, and I guess you could say I’ve been running ever since. I managed to drift away from Lupita i…
A Practical Guide to Vampirism: How To (2)

by BARomero about 1 month ago

HOW TO #2: Levitation and Flying

You just think lovely, wonderful thoughts, and they lift you up in the air!

Of course, l…
Destination:Anywhere But Here

by The Ghost in the Machine about 1 month ago

My favorite song is “Anywhere but Here” by Rise Against. IT speaks alot to me because it talks about how you go through life …
Disappeared happiness

by Tjanne about 1 month ago

Every month, the same day, a different place a girl disappeared. And every time there was the same story about the disappeara…
Evading the cat

by Ridcully Calvert about 1 month ago

Sean stood stock still in the corridor of the plush Manhattan apartment, waiting for that infernal cat to move around the cor…
Lailah&Deszi [Character Generator Challenge]

by invisibility_disability about 1 month ago

Her face was contorted in a confused scowl, and her silver eyes squinted as she peered at the ancient scroll. _This simply do…
1234 Tells

by smarty101 about 1 month ago

1234 hastily looked around the water room. Then he saw what he was looking for. He grabbed a bucket and filled it to the brim…
Chapter 1. Part1-The alcoholic mother. They way she is.

by unclejon92 about 1 month ago

“Open the freaking door you son-of a gun!” my drunk mother yelled.
Now I’m even more scared because when she use’s that harsh…
Erm, can't think of a title right now...

by invisibility_disability about 1 month ago

He wandered in the dark, constantly stumbling over roots and God-knows-what. There were mysterious noises surrounding him, we…
A Croatian Man Who's Too Close for Comfort.

by paper flowers about 1 month ago

It’s day time now, and our friends have just woken up. What they find surprises them.
“What happened to the camp?”
Well how o…
Stovohobo challenge #3(Klara)

by J.B. Williams about 1 month ago

Any cops, I thought, looking around nervously. I’m jaywalking, but I don’t care. I have to meet Klara for our ‘lunch date’ o…
A Poet’s Resolutions

by Misheru O'ku >^..^< about 1 month ago

Ah, sweet resolutions!

Courses of action
We decide or determine
To take in the New Year.
However, rarely accomplished
Althou…
Soon it will all be over, dear.

by invisibility_disability about 1 month ago

The fiery sword split the navy sky in half, knocking down the old tree in front of him.

He sprinted for cover, his arms cove…
OW!

by Mask By The Moon about 1 month ago

I cursed under my breath after he pulled me into the bush. I now had several minor scratches on my arm, but I didn’t hurt too…
All Alone

by NightMaiden about 1 month ago

Sora sat down at her desk. It had been a long, hard day at school, and she didn’t enjoy it one single crappy bit. Thank God i…
Life After Death

by [pens&feathers] about 1 month ago

She gasped and spun around.

He was standing so close it was unnerving, but she couldn’t tear herself away from the gaze of h…
Sweet Dreams, Sora.

by NightMaiden about 1 month ago

There was a light fluttering next to Sora’s ear. She was oblivious to it; she was breathing evenly, her chest rising and fall…
Breaking Up and Breaking Down

by [pens&feathers] about 1 month ago

“How have you been?” I asked, trying not to cry.

“I… I’ve been listening to all of your favorite songs.” He paused for a m…
The News Reaches Devon's House

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

Mr. Crawford called that night during dinner and told my parents to watch the news.

“Police took 25 orphans into custody tod…
Confessions of Two Ficleteers =]

by Dr. Mousse about 1 month ago

We would like to take a pause in the series to add this in:

The authors of the Confessions series, heartbeats echocho and …
Don't Eat the Fruit

by paper flowers about 1 month ago

“Well this is just fabulous!” complains Sir Damien.
“_I want fabulous! That is my simple request, all things fabulous! Bigger…
The Sneeze Of Death

by flute faerie about 1 month ago

The worst thing possible was happening; I had to sneeze.

My nose tickled and I could feel it in the back of my throat. Al…
Helena: TheNightClub

by RunningWithScissors about 1 month ago

The place was filthy and held the next worldwide sweeping plague on its doorstep. I loved it upon first sight. My little blac…
My eyes show a future

by sfost93 about 1 month ago

look into my eyes you see a heart,
one that is falling apart.
Look into my eyes you see a flame,
and how it stays the same.
L…
where were you,why did u,how could you

by sfost93 about 1 month ago

where were you when i fell,
where were you when i gut hurt,
where were you when i went to jail,
where were you when i gut bur…
You See the Dilemma (A New Life)

by thebetweenspace about 1 month ago

“You’re absolutely sure?” Paulo asked.

“Told me so himself.”

“Do you have any proof?”

“Just my word.”

“Well, that’s not g…
Fou dans l'amour

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I ripped open the envelope and pulled out a folded piece of paper. It bore a message scrawled in nearly indecipherable handwr…
Pieces Fall into Place

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

“Well, your mother and I can’t have our own babies,” Dad finished. I looked at both of them, something began to click, but I …
SnuggleBuddy

by RunningWithScissors about 1 month ago

He smelled like lemons and.. and something else. It was driving me insane. I didn’t honestly give a damn about the movie now,...
My Arm (Pain Challenge)

by flute faerie about 1 month ago

First grade. One day when my parents were busy, I decided to pretend to skateboard on a plastic box. So I was moving around …
Better Safe Than Sorry

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I twirled the rose in my hand, amazed at how perfect its petals were.

“I’m probably just on the rebound. You know I haven’t …
My Arm Cntd. (Pain Challenge)

by flute faerie about 1 month ago

So I get on the diving board, my mom nervous because she knows my arm still hurts. I dive once, do a lap, then go back and d…
Mr. Trazelli Still In Control

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

Mr. Trazelli called the Rollins brothers after watching the news.

“Good work boys. Lay low, take a trip. Just disappear unti…
Bonjour

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

As my head hit the pillow, I worried I wouldn’t be able to sleep, but my fears were unfounded. I fell into a deep and dreamle…
Walking on Air

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

He put the paper down and stood up. Reaching out to grab both of my hands, he smiled.

“Now that the sun has come out, the da…
Miroirs et Or

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Versailles was like a fairy land made of mirrors and gold. It being early April, its gardens were in full bloom. I’d never se…
Consumed with Doubts

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I was consumed with doubts. Did he expect me to be ready and willing to sleep with him just because he’d wined and dined me? ...
"Travel Orbs?" He inquired. "Yeah?!"

by Trying to Blend about 1 month ago

It was a trecherous hike up the last bit of trail. It was slippery from the runoff, and fallen branches scattered the path. ...
Billy and Kent

by smarty101 about 1 month ago

I whistled a song without a melody, like a computer monitor without a tower. It was meaningless. I have to admit, even though…
The "What If" Challenge

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

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

by Overlooked_Merchandise about 1 month ago

The next morning Brett, Tod, and Mike (Tyler’s friends) came up to my locker.

“Hey, listen. Tomorrow is Tyler’s birthday and…
The Orbs are Reborn

by Trying to Blend about 1 month ago

“Travel orbs, eh” He looked at his intently…looking for ‘proof of crap’, as he called it. Proof of crap was always easy to …
Ace Casecloser and the Missing Dog

by smarty101 about 1 month ago

The rain poured down and I could hear it plopping on the roof. It fitted the mood of the next case I was about to get. Carlos…
Emily reçoit plus de roses.

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I walked into the hotel feeling confused and a little nauseous. Whether the latter was because of the wine I’d drunk or somet…
Cracked

by MizA about 1 month ago
That Stupid Back-Brace

by wytherwings about 1 month ago

It was the day before school started. My friend calls me, and asks me if I want to go to Knott’s with her. (By the way, Knott…
That Stupid Back-Brace cont.

by wytherwings about 1 month ago

It turns out that I had a little bit of scoliosis (as a lot of people do), but the curve was causing a muscle or something li…
Seven Days

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

The card read simply: Plus de fleurs pour une fleur. Sebastian. Nothing more, nothing less.

_If he liked me, why didn’t he…
Une mer sans fin des amoureux

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

The next day, I took a cab to the Jardin des Tuileries. I had purchased some bread, cheese and grapes at the grocery store ac…
The Oracle.

by invisibility_disability about 1 month ago

A prophet’s job is never done.
The people kept crowding all around him, bombarding him with inane questions. “O Great Oracle,...
Via I-M (8)

by howhardlifeis about 1 month ago

next day

Kmartluvr: Hey, what’s up?

Wishiwsbrnin1916: Nothing, today was such a funny day

Kmartluvr: oh i know. It was s…
Dumped [An Injury Challenge]

by Freedom about 1 month ago

Why must our hearts be so willing to be broken? Maybe as girls, we just take that chance, knowing that a relationship can end…
Breath on the Line

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I packed up my belongings and left the gardens at around 3 PM. The rest of the afternoon I spent browsing through some book s…
The Case of the Missing Loafers [1980's Arcade Game Challenge]

by Jimothy about 1 month ago

Master chef Pierre Pepper began his rigorous morning preparations: chop lettuce, slice tomatoes, prepare buns for toasting, a…
Shark Attack II

by Kermitgorf about 1 month ago

With my remaining leg I was able to kick the shark off me long enough to swim to shore with Kermit.
The shark swam back and…
It's a Goldfish's Life for Goldie

by MyName Is about 1 month ago

I swim in the castle. I swim out of the castle. I swim in the castle. I swim out of the castle.

O how I am begining to hate …
ATTACK 3

by DARK about 1 month ago

Then as kermit was splashing about the great white came! He was still alive but brutally brused. He lunged at kermit biting h…
Hot Butter and Ice don't mix [1980's Arcade Game Challenge]

by Jimothy about 1 month ago

“That’s It!” exclaimed Professor Pengo.
“That’s how we can stop global warming!”
The professor had been studying climate ch…
Via I-M (9)

by howhardlifeis about 1 month ago

Wishiwsbrnin1916: Oh that’s cruel

Kmartluvr: yeah so when he got up, frank was laughing but he said “sorry dude, i didn’t me…
You Got Schooled!!!

by Never Explain about 1 month ago

I sat at my desk in my dark apartment, trying to fill out seemingly endless stack of shipment papers for my business. I was a…
100th ficlet challenge (Story Chains)

by howhardlifeis about 1 month ago

The challenge is for one person to start a story and everyone to just keep sequeling it.

Ultimate Challenge: Don’t let the s…
This Story is Happy End [1980's Arcade Game Challenge]

by Jimothy about 1 month ago

“This room is an illusion” played endlessly through poor Arthur’s mind. He felt everything, he even smelled the dank air, but…
The Cliche Beginning

by wytherwings about 1 month ago

Just a normal day at first. It was just a normal day. You know, one of those days that end up melting into all the others aro…
Elsha's Funny How Challenge (edit)

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

I have surpassed a hundred ficlets and issue a challenge.

The Funny How….challenge.
Write an observation beginning with I…
Silly Shyness

by ACORN about 1 month ago

Its funny how people are shy in front of people that they hardly know. They will meet these people, what, maybe twice in thei…
stolen childhood

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

We had shared ice cream on that crooked porch, chalk still blotting out patches of our skin.
We ran through the fields behin…
think of somebody else

by sfost93 about 1 month ago

For once in this world don’t just think of yourself,
at least think about somebody else.
Your not the only human on this eart…
think of somebody else

by sfost93 about 1 month ago

For once in this world don’t just think of yourself,
at least think about somebody else.
Your not the only human on this eart…
Cliched Ramble

by ACORN about 1 month ago

‘Course the beginning was nowhere near as cliched as the ending. The ending was well, a little overused. But this is *n…
Stage Two Detour

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

The first leg had gone well, but there was going to be trouble ahead. I could feel it in my catalytic converter. It started w…
A Familiar Voice (A New Life)

by thebetweenspace about 1 month ago

I closed my eyes concentrating all my will on survival. Foot steps. A familiar voice. “You broke your promise, Nathaniel.”

”...
Dad.

by Nightengail2012 about 1 month ago
“Ready to rock kiddo.” my dad said
“yeah pop, just give me a minute.” I said….
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"and that was the last time i talked to hi...
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Back To School

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

I woke up suddenly, wondering why it was I had dreamed of him again. Seth. I hadn’t talked to him since I was a little girl, ...
Scared

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

“Daddy, don’t leave me! I don’t want to be alone!” the boy sobbed, clinging to his father’s arm. I cleared my throat, hoping …
Extra! Extra!

by One Time, One Chance about 1 month ago

SCHOOL BOARD BANS MATH CLASSES

The news has been spreading as if a virus within our teacher’s conversation – the Schoo…
Making Amends

by Mario about 1 month ago

Dave and Steve had been best friends since 8th grade. They enjoyed laughing and hanging out with each other. Their friendship…
Abandoned

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

He remembered. “Hey, this might sound weird, but…” the bell rang, and a small army of children cme into the classroom. “I’m…
Would Anyone Miss Me?

by .:band baby:. about 1 month ago

“Happy birthday to you”

I groaned and rolled over. “Let me sleep!” I complained. They should know I like to sleep.

“Oh come…
House Cat

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

Before Sarah fully understood quite what had happened, she had moved all of her stuff into Simone’s spare room, gotten out of…
dEaD

by Stovohobo about 1 month ago

Black. Blackblackblackblackblackblackblaaaackk….

It’s really dark, and I wonder if I’m dead.

Am i DeAD?

My head throb…
Love Is Found

by snakepandafox<3 about 1 month ago

sean is gone, replaced w/ jason, who matilla has blonged w/ all her life. it wasnt next halloween that abreham nd pamela foun…
remembering things

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

Brady smiled, but he honestly believed that his father had gone off and left him alone with me. No, it wouldn’t have been fin…
remembering things

by Jayme Meiram about 1 month ago

Brady smiled, but he honestly believed that his father had gone off and left him alone with me. No, it wouldn’t have been fin…
No Bones About It

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

“Hey, Barry. I heard about your Dad. Tough break.”

“Thanks, Carl. But you know, it was just his time to go. At least he was …
not so stupid boy <3

by snakepandafox<3 about 1 month ago

i came bak 2 the resterant where he works. this time i was wearing a little bit of blak eyeliner and a hot pink sparkly tub…
Le Peu Robe Noire

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“That sounds great, Sebastian. What time will you be here?”

“Can you be ready in half an hour?”

“Sure thing.”

The second w…
The Hipster Handbook

by Nouvelle Bardot about 1 month ago

Nena browsed casually throught the dusty vinyl sleeves stack by stack until every muted color, every hopeful smile was just a…
Stare At Us Both

by Fantasy about 1 month ago

Wesley looked as if she was about to cry. At first, everyone had recognized her from the now infamous fall. But then, somebo…
He Knows

by gemminx about 1 month ago

They were at a New Years Eve party in mid-town; someone had just air-kissed her goodbye. Jolee felt herself turning flush, i…
The email

by howhardlifeis about 1 month ago

The email was strange, you know how every email has a From: and To: This one only had a To: It was written in an English clos…
Tinsley

by LovingYourHeartbreak♥ about 1 month ago

“HELLO AMERICA! ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!” Tinsley yelled at her audience of me, Emma, Blair, and Fred.
“No,” said Fred as he g…
Pulse

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“Amaretto on the rocks,” I replied.

At first, we just sat at the bar sipping our drinks and watching the people around us sw…
And Then I Had a Shower

by Throat Wolf about 1 month ago

She smiled at me. “Do you mind? I really need a shower.”

“Oh…er, no,” I said, hastily excusing myself from the bathroom. A…
Il n'est maintenant ou jamais.

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

We spoke in the cab all the way back to my hotel, discovering we had similar taste in music: we both liked Led Zeppelin and T…
Hate.

by .:felipe:.leland:. about 1 month ago

As i stared at him I could feel the hate radiating off of my body.I knew from that moment that i would never be the same pers…
It's a Human's Life for Bob

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

I get home from work, where I’ve been yelled at by the boss again. Barely have time to kick off my shoes before all the pets …
what happens now

by .:felipe:.leland:. about 1 month ago

I only had one question. “Who am I?” It seemed as though I would never find out…until I met him. We fit together with ease …
The Cliched Email

by More Ways Than One about 1 month ago

Now reading the email that was to cliched for me. I mean that old “you’ve got mail” voice went and hey what do you know what …

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