Ficlets | Stories posted 3/18/2008

Stories posted 3/18/2008

Beauty And Beyond

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

The space was amazing. I had been to the Crystal Cathedral once in my late teens. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever …
10 Things

by wytherwings about 1 month ago

10 things I want to do before I die:

1) go to college

2) fall in love

3) go to Ireland

4) write a novel

5) make a diffe…
My Friends

by More Ways Than One about 1 month ago

I want the best for my friends
To see them shine
To see them happy
I want them to have it all

But I don’t want them to leave…
Cpl. Arthur Eisenstein: Viet Nam Vampire (2)

by BARomero about 1 month ago

“Fall out!” L.T. orders as the sun settles on the horizon. “We’ll make camp here.”

We break ranks and drop our gear. As the …
First Sight

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

I just stood there, staring. Rude, I know. What can I say? I saw her, and my brain shut down.

I’ve never believed in love at…
the txt

by princ3ss about 1 month ago
Mrs. Gorse's Dogs

by Squiddums about 1 month ago

The sound of gravel grinding against tires leaked in through the window, and Mrs. Gorse peered out into the dark.

Two sets o…
Attraction Distraction

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

“Is this… Were you… Did you…” What the hell was I trying to say? More important, why now? I’m in my own mind, trying to…
The Beginning Of The Hunt

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

Okay, I thought to myself. Get a freaking grip, here. You’re here to help her, not date her. I took a deep breath, exhale…
First Memory

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

I saw people all around me. Shouting. Yelling. But I couldn’t understand what they were saying. All I knew what I couldn’t br…
Skimming The Boxes

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

We spent hours going through boxes. The first few boxes, I got the most intense memories all at once. Some were absolutely am…
Bad Edits

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

About half way through the boxes, I started noticing memories that were incomplete.

All the memories I had seen up to that p…
A tepid foray into Nerdcore

by Ben Paddon about 1 month ago
Fear Of Memories, Memories Of Fear

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

London. 1888. The reign of Jack the Ripper.

“Where do you keep his memories?”

“No!” she shouted. “No, I can’t!” She started…
Letter to An Unmet Friend

by Rrainer about 1 month ago
The Dark Areas Of The Mind

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

The mind is an amazing place. It’s massive beyond comprehension. And there are areas of it so dark, so tightly locked away, _…
One Two Three

by Rrainer about 1 month ago

Three young brothers, grubby and mischievous and bright as could be.

Two sealed and brightly coloured tins dug up from out b…
So Much Blood

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

I had learned, by going through the other memories, to prepare myself so I could skim the memories instead of getting the ful…
Special. Just For You.

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

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

I heard screaming. I wrenched myself away from the sick bastard’s memories. I knew why she didn’t want me to see them.

And I…
Gwenhwyfar

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

I hugged her and started laughing. “What?” she asked, wiping the last of the tears from her face. “What’s so funny?”

I smile…
The Universe Has A Sick Sense Of Humour

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

She just stared, trying to absorb what I was telling her. “Let me get this straight. You think I was shoved into you because …
Evening Ponderings

by idreamoflilies about 1 month ago

The sky above me danced across the horizon in an array of hues like elegant dancers at a ballet. I inhale deeply as I walk to…
Return To Self

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

I held her, and felt myself slipping back. But something was wrong. Something was making it a lot harder than it should have …
Together Forever

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

She sat up suddenly. “I’m… I’m real again!” She ran her hands all over her face, through her hair, everywhere. “How did you…
Finale

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

Oh, as for my ex, Jenny.

I didn’t even have to explain things to her. Turns out that after I had been missing for over a mon…
Kent's Rage

by smarty101 about 1 month ago

I stormed into my room and slammed the door shut. I whipped my pillow at a wall across my room. I grabbed it and acted like i…
I'm Spent

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

Good gods. I’m spent.

Completely, utterly drained. Mentally. Emotionally. Creatively.

It’s like… A creative orgasm. Sorry…
Dragon's Lair (1980's Arcade Games Challange)

by ChrisWDP about 1 month ago

The knight ran up the steps in the tower. Somewhere in this tower the princess was being held prisoner. He came towards a doo…
No Book

by Dragon_sun 515 about 1 month ago

“WHAT?” I screamed but Tristan didn’t move. On the contrary he looked pleased. I was determined to wipe the smug look off his…
Distance

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“Emily!”

I ran blindly, not seeing where I was going. Not caring. I was dimly aware of people scattering to the left and to …
Juste un intrus

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

He grabbed hold of my wrist. “No, don’t leave, Emily. You look upset. May I help you?”

I wrenched free of his grasp. “You? Y…
10 Things

by ACORN about 1 month ago

10 Things I Want to do before I die:

1. Fall in love

2. Have a child

3. Sky dive

4. Sell a photograph

5. Buy a house

6….
Have Orb, Will Travel.

by Trying to Blend about 1 month ago

“Do you think they are those mood things?” He asked, now quite certain that she had been hoodwinked by these fantastic jewels…
Mind Made Up

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Victoire tried to convince me otherwise, but my mind was made up. Finally, he shrugged his shoulders and said something in Fr…
Il y a seulement tu

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“Victoire? But when?”

“I ran into him after I left the Orsay museum. He’s already pleaded your case for you, so you don’t ha…
The Story of the Black Panther

by Blusparrow about 1 month ago

Dakota: Well, I was in Africa. It is a perfect place to just get into nature. Anyway, I was sitting at on a rock, locking at …
Hive Mind

by uselessness about 1 month ago

Today I am born.

My components have wandered the planet Earth in isolation for many thousands of years. At last they unite, ...
His Presence

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I cried myself to sleep that night. The phone rang once at midnight. It was probably my mother, but I didn’t feel like speaki…
A Special Feeling

by Blusparrow about 1 month ago

Before I could fend him off he was on top of me. But instead or slashing me or biting me, he licked me. I tried to stand up a…
La Vie Est...

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“Life is what you make of it, Emily. So make the best of it…”

I wished with all my heart that my father were still with …
Rock Around The Clock

by Lone Writer about 1 month ago

_One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock, rock,
Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock, rock,
Nine, ten, eleven o’clock, twe…
Last night in Paris

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I took many pictures, more than making up for lost time. I still wished I’d thought to take pictures in the gorgeous gardens …
Tulipes rouges et jaunes

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Once inside my hotel room, I kicked off my shoes and stretched my legs. Just as I was debating whether or not to take _anothe…
An Ordinary, Extraordinary Life, According to CherryPop

by Melia about 1 month ago

So what’s my life like these days? It’s normal. Well, as normal as it can be when you have supernatural parents, a bounty on …
James fate

by Plopp about 1 month ago

” So I could do nothing but hang up and call you! Please understand this was your daughter’s choice, not yours or mine.”
“Wel…
Phoenix in the Pit of Snakes

by thebetweenspace about 1 month ago

I hear your triumphant hiss.
Your venom quickly courses
through my veins, advancing
toward my cold, fractured heart.
Release!...
The Civil War? WHAT Civil War?

by Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors about 1 month ago

“Dammit soldier!” General Beckett stood straight up, anger in his eyes. “There’s no way we’re going to hold ‘em off like this…
A Study in Felinity

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

That evening, Sarah sat in her room, reading her textbooks and taking notes. This was quite different from how she would norm…
Sayin ggoodbye

by skylar about 1 month ago

” Paris, paris i cant even get an a on my french test you expect me to move to Paris?” i asked quetining her. She looked at …
Graduation Day

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Six months later

“Come on, sleepy head, wake up!”

“Mmph… five more minutes, please, for the love of God.”

“No, now. ...
Lilies and Krispy Kreme

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Walking down from the stage, I couldn’t help whispering to myself, “Please don’t trip, please don’t trip, please don’t trip.”...
Dear Diary Sleepover

by One Time, One Chance about 1 month ago

Dear Diary,
Gotta write fast, I’m hiding in the bath of Jenna’s bathroom at her sleepover. We’re doing all these things and …
Handwriting

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Daisy helped pack some of my stuff before leaving to the gym.

“Will you be in touch, Emily? Please say you will! You’ve beco…
No More Running

by Lone Writer about 1 month ago

Anna was just pulling herself to her feet when we heard a huge rumble come from underneath the ground. Suddenly the ground to…
Turning Color

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

So I stuck it into a book. A collection of poems by ee cummings.

On the hour-long drive to Mom’s apartment, I sang along to …
WarGames

by uselessness about 1 month ago

My hand is still shaking. What have I done?

In the distance I hear the muffled roar of Skinny Jimbo lifting off, payload arm…
Interview

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I almost choked on my pizza. Mom slapped me hard on the back.

“Drink some water, Emily.”

A minute later, after I could brea…
Full Moon at Bomba's

by B. Somerville about 1 month ago

“I don’t believe it!”

“What don’t you believe, Snooz?”

“That girl with the long, blond hair at the end of the bar. She was …
Two Different Colored Eyes

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I walked out of the office floating on air. I had a feeling they would hire me, but I didn’t want to jinx it.

Instead of tak…
Sebastian

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

Somehow, I found my voice.

“Sebastian, what are you doing here?” That was the best I could come up with.

His hair had gotte…
The Complete Truth

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I noticed the doorman, Petey, had slunk off somewhere, probably wanting to give us some privacy. I was grateful to him for it…
The Complete Truth [oops, extra copy published by mistake!]

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I noticed the doorman, Petey, had slunk off somewhere, probably wanting to give us some privacy. I was grateful to him for it…
Emily's Response

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

“Please be assured I am here with their blessing. They know why I am here. I will still visit them, from time to time, if you…
Happily Toujours After

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I waited a beat, then said, “No, I won’t say yes – but – I will say oui instead.”

Sebastian punished me by wrapping me in …
God Who Is He To You

by butterflygirl6106 about 1 month ago

When God is trying to get your attention, we seldom do not listen because in alot of ways he is speaking or taking us in dire…
Shakespeare Academy: Wake Up Call

by Disturbed Youth about 1 month ago

i looked up to see Lysander standing over me.
“uh, suuuurre.”
“Thanks!” He said with a lop-sided grin. He sat down and start…
Intro to Idiotic Tales by Kale

by Disturbed Youth about 1 month ago

Okay, I have this really annoying cousin who everyone likes to make fun of. We’re going to call her Kale. Now Kale here likes…
Written, Spoken, Rumor, or Myth Christen Caps it All

by Disturbed Youth about 1 month ago

Hi, I’m Christen. Me and my family just moved here. I’m staring in a new TV show. Hally’s Life. today we’re casting Parts. My…
A poem

by Disturbed Youth about 1 month ago

Saw you
You saw me
it was like we were ment to be

I talked to you
You talked to me
But did you really look at.

He’s perfect…
Civil War? WHAT Civil War? Part II

by Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors about 1 month ago

The Farmer’s Union and Confederate troops began to position their simplistic cannons. The year was 1923, after all, and the N…
Life on The Hinge

by yoITSme about 1 month ago

And in the midst of the battle how can it be so calm? The reality was terrifying. But the whole scene was in slo mo. Movie li…
Life on The Hinge

by yoITSme about 1 month ago

And in the midst of the battle how can it be so calm? The reality was terrifying. But the whole scene was in slo mo. Movie li…
The realist's guide to surviving a zombie attack

by Ridcully Calvert about 1 month ago

You are walking down the road in the city, minding your own business, and suddenly everything goes to hell. Balls of fire, ca…
Able Passage, pt 4

by B. Somerville about 1 month ago

Every bone in my skeleton was on fire. Lying on my back, the pain had an irregular pulsation through my body. With knowledge …
Great Friends

by Fantasy about 1 month ago

I had luckily bought some tank tops and shorts when I went to the store with Molly. I went my room, where Wes was trying to f…
Tattoo {Celestic23's Music Challenge}

by Kermitgorf about 1 month ago

Jordin Sparks. Yes the American Idol winner, song, Tattoo came on the radio,
To admit that I’m wrong and then change my mind…
Raining Cats and Dogs ("What If" Challenge)

by ChrisWDP about 1 month ago

Thump, meow. thump, woof. Slice, merooow.

The man looked up from his paper with that last sound. It sounded like one of the …
How To Trespass Safely On A Witch's Lawn (Awesomeness Contest)

by OrangeOreos about 1 month ago

“Guys, I really don’t think we should be…”

“ALEXA! Chill! It’s not like we’re doing anything BAD!” Trenista screamed in he…
Madeleine's

by B. Somerville about 1 month ago

Slouched against the dead juke box (really it wasn’t dead, all the lights were on, the slowly changing colours never seen in …
Unsettled Thoughts

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

Something just didn’t set right with Detective Walsh about that orphanage with the missing manager

He muses:

_First of all,...
I Wish The Best For You (Music Challenge)

by flute faerie about 1 month ago

The song I Wish The Best For You by Emerson Hart is definitely up there in my meaningful song list.

To me, I think that h…
THINGS

by YodaOnCrack about 1 month ago

She: “Why were you hiding out in the bathroom so long?”

He: “I wasn’t hiding. I spent a whole 3 hours looking for the Tomb R…
love, <3

by nuhhcoleee, about 1 month ago

Love,
red, like a burning candle,
apple cinamin, you always know its there
it burns like the passion in my heart
takes me bac…
love, <3

by nuhhcoleee, about 1 month ago

Love,
red, like a burning candle,
apple cinamin, you always know its there
it burns like the passion in my heart
takes me bac…
flute_faerie7's 100th Ficlets Challenge, The Worldy Challenge!

by flute faerie about 1 month ago

Yay, I have finally reached 100 Ficlets! I never thought I’d actually make it this far, but here I am. Anywayz, back to the c…
Full Circle (Part 1)

by ChrisWDP about 1 month ago

The assassin was well hidden. His target would be in sight soon. No one would even know the ramifications for years to come. ...
Full Circle (Part 2)

by ChrisWDP about 1 month ago

The new science aided to improve life after the war. One invention was time travel. They started to study the past, to get a …
The First Pages of Det. Walsh's Notes

by Mistress Elsha Hawk about 1 month ago

Detective Walsh had driven all over the city and county visiting with children. He now sat at his desk looking over his notes…
Full Circle (Part 3)

by ChrisWDP about 1 month ago

Should one person be used for this purpose? The issue of paradoxes was brought up. In the end, they decided to go ahead with …
My Shining Sea

by Artist_Girl about 1 month ago

A few minutes after her head dispeared under the water, my heart began to sink like the Titanic. At first I wasn’t sure if sh…
Blister in the Sun [Music Challenge]

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

The girl walked onto the stage, her legs trembling slightly. As she reached the microphone, a couple of seniors began jeering…
Girl Power

by Lone Writer about 1 month ago

Almost the moment we got there we hit the beach. I was in a turquoise tankini thats top ended just above my bellybutton. Emil…
Bubble Wrap

by duckn about 1 month ago

The tip of my new little knife is like a needle. Poke it into your hand, the fleshy part there by the thumb, and in no time y…
Reach Higher Then Earth

by butterflygirl6106 about 1 month ago

I sit inside, looking into a space where there is no room for pitty.

I endure my trials and take my punishment not because I…
Journey to Nairdess

by uselessness about 1 month ago

“Aw, jeez, Bristal! My wings are tired! Can’t we stop for a quick swim or some food? Please?”

“Quit your complaining, Mork. ...
Arrival in Nairdess

by uselessness about 1 month ago

Eight hours later, Bristal’s gyrocopter gently touched down on a cobblestone landing strip beside a small island castle. The …
The Terrible Queen of Nairdess

by uselessness about 1 month ago

The Great Hall was a huge room carved out of a mountainside. Bristal had never seen anything like it, and neither would have …
Where's Nick?

by Fantasy about 1 month ago

“Kevin, I need backup!” Joe called as Wes and I splashed him. Kevin came over, grabbed my by my hair, and pulled me under the…
Board Meeting

by butterflygirl6106 about 1 month ago

We had a meeting today, I felt the need not to go but I knew my boss would ask me what happen.

The office hostess was settin…
Stay for a While [Music Challenge]

by THX 0477 about 1 month ago

“We were walking, just the other day…” slid on its slippery way through the dry air of the apartment, robbed of moisture …
an easter song

by duckn about 1 month ago

“thomas. brother. i came as soon as i could, what’s going on?”

“they took him. they stole him away”

“what, who… wait, you…
All Along the Watchtower

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

The next day, while Julia was at work, I noticed a thumbnail catch that flipped the DVD remote open, to reveal more controls—…
Commander Prokaryotic and the Virus Fleet

by Stovohobo about 1 month ago

The small capsule stealthily descended upon the plush outer membrane of its prey, hissing as its main hatchway opened. A minu…
New Years Day [Music Challenge]

by Jimothy about 1 month ago

All is quiet on New Year’s Day. January 1, 2023. Who could have guessed the changes that would have happened in the last ye…
He Said, She Said

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

She: I think it’s time.

He: Huh? What are you waking me up for? It’s almost three in the morning for Christ’s sake.

She: Ji…
Garreth, I miss you

by Kermitgorf about 1 month ago

“_Like a summers day, I’ll miss you, I don’t want to say goodbye, like the summer days ,I’ll miss you , seasons change but we…
Too Many

by Never Explain about 1 month ago

We did the usual prayers, and she began.
“I stole a ton of stuff.” She murmured guiltily. “I…”
The list went on, I was surp…
JJG

by Mr.Gabriel about 1 month ago

Jennipher’s phone began playing a spanish love song. It was Jose. She hesitated to pick up, but did.
“Hello?” Jennipher said…
Ouch...

by Never Explain about 1 month ago

We were no doubt a mile away from the village, but Colleen was way slow.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” I asked for the sixth ti…
break up

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

i could feel the warm tears streak down my face.i couldnt believe what i was hearing.
“i think we should just be friends.we c…
Put Your Head Between Your Knees…

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

I opened my…headlights.

It had all gone according to plan. The schmuck running the body hadn’t noticed I had subverted his s…
Leaving?

by ♥Bridget about 1 month ago

Things about you,
I love,
and somethings,
I just hate!

You scream
and yell.
and what about,
those lies that you tell?

You …
Best Friend

by ♥Bridget about 1 month ago

Our friendships
lasted through thick and thin
together there is nothing that we cant win.

Your my best friend
Your with me …
Wake Me Up When September Ends (Music Challange)

by Artist_Girl about 1 month ago

The alarm rang through the room, the sound pounding his head. There was a stain on the celing. He reould should get around to…
bam

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

i could feel emily tugging on my hand with impatience.my daughter had told me that she wanted a puppy for her 8th birthday.i …
Revolution

by Mr.Gabriel about 1 month ago

The loud speaker staticed while a voice came on.
“Hello students. An important announcement. Everyone who is a Christian plea…
Coffee Shop

by paper flowers about 1 month ago

The morning began just as it always had. He stepped into the little coffee shop and sat down at the same table as he did ever…
My Love Life (Music Challenge)

by thebetweenspace about 1 month ago

_The sun is always in my eyes. It crashes through the windows, and I’m sleeping on the couch. When I came to visit you, that’...
This "One" Goes to "Eleven"

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

“Look what I got!”

“What is that? Oh…an eleven!”

“Yes, I am going to open a convenience store with it!”

“Are you sure you’...
Predictable Bliss

by Stovohobo about 1 month ago

And the days flew by. After a while, it was simple, really.

The dance came. We danced.

First official date. We dated.

Seco…
Who Doesn't Love Chocolate Chip Cookies?

by paper flowers about 1 month ago

Eat me! Eat me! We’re gooey and delicious!
He spent all day making those cookies. His wife just couldn’t say no to the stup…
You have GOT to be joking.

by invisibility_disability about 1 month ago

Kamaria turned slowly and looked at Aedin. “You have to be kidding me,” she said. “First, I find out my father is a vampire, ...
Excused Absence

by Stovohobo about 1 month ago

A few days after the kiss, however, Kyra was not at school. Or the day after that. And girls I had never seen before came up …
In The Eye Of

by Rrainer about 1 month ago

She crawled up from the dirt at Riverside, dragged herself through Black Creek and shuffled all the way up our hill. Somewher…
Awesome Winners of the Awesome Challenge for the International Day of Awesomeness as Awesomely Decided by the Grand Awesome Marshall

by THX 0477 about 1 month ago

Winning time! Winning time! Come git yer winnins!

Boy, this was tough. I had 14 official entries off the challenge and then …
Rachel

by Katherine Lenado about 1 month ago

Her name was Rachel. She was a fourteen year-old girl and live in Columbus, Ohio. Well, actually, her parents lived in Columb…
In Case of Disaster

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

Jenny and I sat on the forested hillside overlooking the valley that was the meteor’s predicted point of impact, waiting. “I’...
Runaway

by Scary Thing I Aint Dead Yet about 1 month ago

I had always seen my father hit my mother in the kitchen as I just sit with my hands over my ears.
I had always wanted to run…
Dreaming of things So Impossible [Music Challenge]

by Jimothy about 1 month ago

Breathe in for luck, breathe in so deep…
Man, I hate feeling so nervous. I haven’t seen her in three weeks. I seems so lo…
The Virgin Queen

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

I died without having a natural born heir to inherit the throne. I died without knowing the feeling of holding a newborn chil…
Birth of the Firefox, Part 6

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

Did she want to create an army of robots and either destroy humanity or insert it into goop-filled pods? She didn’t know abou…
Sword Talk

by Robotech_Master about 1 month ago

“Do you think we should mention that he ducked into that alley?” the bigger sister wondered rhetorically.

“Well, then he mig…
Boxes Inside of Boxes [Lailah]

by Ana Cristina about 1 month ago

And I found another box inside of the first.

“What is this?”

Bowen stared inside the box. “Clever. Of course a troll would …

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