Ficlets | Stories posted 5/21/2008

Stories posted 5/21/2008

Origins of Codenames: Reaper

by Evangeline St. Martin 2 months ago

“WELL NOW WHAT THE HELL DO WE DO?!” Cheshire hollered, slamming the barn door behind her and pressing her back against it.
Ch…
Late

by PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA) 2 months ago

Melog was going to be late. Not Today Of All Days! The message was very specific. *meet at baobab forest stop noon third fu…
A Return to the City

by Valley Fey/Pinprick 2 months ago

“W-where am I?” Alfred asked, touching his face. The man had gingerly wrapped bandages around his eyes, to lessen the effect …
The End of the Journey

by Valley Fey/Pinprick 2 months ago

Sioni, Ridda and Joseph reached the palace before nightfall, and approached the gate. “Halt! Who goes there!” an official voi…
Royal Murder

by Valley Fey/Pinprick 2 months ago

Helen laughed, leaning against the alphyn in the woods outside of town. She gave him another dose of the unicorn’s water, the…
Mistake

by Pieces of Andi 2 months ago

With you I can never do anything right. I will do things that way that I have always done them and they have worked for me un…
disapointment

by Pieces of Andi 2 months ago

When will I find my hope and will again? I have hoped for some many things this year all to be left disappointed. Yes, peop…
Waiting

by PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA) 2 months ago

Ninik the fire-fairy was getting really annoyed. Technically she was a fire-imp but she liked the alliteration of “fire-fairy…
Back from the Dead

by NightMaiden 2 months ago

Alfred was absolutely fuming; this man wouldn’t believe he was the Crown Prince…wait, now that he thought about it, he woul…
Funding

by User 7870 2 months ago

Villers came crashing through the big double doors, knocking an intern and all his papers flying. Normally he would have stop…
Things Always Happen For A Reason

by Whinney 2 months ago

I closed my eyes as I leaned my head against the cool leather seat, I knew any minute he would signal me and I really wasn’t …
Intruder

by Maleghast 2 months ago

David turned the device over and over in his hands, staring at it intently as if somehow the combination of touching it and s…
today

by moonlight_girl 2 months ago

as you walked away today
i wanted to kiss you
but i wasn’t sure
what you’d say
or do
you said you loved me
and i said it bac…
I have to Let go

by SoccerChick 2 months ago

The end of the year is near
summer is coming closer
nothing else has change
my freshman year is fading away
nothing here to …
I Have to Let Go

by SoccerChick 2 months ago

Hes all i think about and more
when i go to sleep
when i wake up
and more
as i walk towards the door
i just cant picture lif…
The Element: Foothills

by ALRO613 (~LoA~) 2 months ago

The dwarf entered the cave, huffing and pulling at his red beard, “We’ve been runnin’ through these hills for days, Kendra, m…
Advice For the Perfectionist, the Conformist, The Monster-In-Waiting, And Everyone Who Refuses to Man (Or Woman) Up And Take Control of Their Lives

by thebetweenspace 2 months ago

Completely broken
No will to exist
Haunted by a penitentiary
Of ill-conceived notions
The quest for perfection
Tainted by im…
One Good Reason

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

Suddenly, the elevator made that ding! sound that elevators do when you’ve reached your destination, and the doors began to…
Möbius Strip: The Ghost in the Machine

by KevMullins 2 months ago

He probed the Avatar completely, this machine knew nothing. It was simply damaged and twisted, its AI fractured and insane. Y…
Two weeks in Bath

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

1 week later…

After my prescribed week of bed-rest, Louisa decided to whisk Isabelle and me away to Bath for two weeks. ...
Innocence Lost

by Ben Paddon 2 months ago

Daniel stared at the remains of his drink, the last remaining drops of Guinness in his glass. He could just down it and buy a…
The Present

by Krulltar 2 months ago

Karen carefully folded the pink wrapping paper with red and blue cakes printed on it. She found it touching that Kyle had dra…
Möbius Strip: The Resurrection Blues

by KevMullins 2 months ago

What Dreanna saw next she could barely comprehend, more or less accept. “He is bringing it… back from the dead!“

And the…
In Search of?

by Nikole 2 months ago

You know, one can spend half their lives wandering the world in search of something they may never find.
Arrival

by PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA) 2 months ago

The unexpected yet welcome arrival was none other than Uh – pronounced like who (exasperation) – the dust devil. His real n…
landings

by grazulis 2 months ago

The building landed with a quiet thud. Dust fell gently from the window ledges as a few groans and twinges echoed from inside…
Battling a demon

by JMSquire 2 months ago

Cyinn drew his sword, confident and quick. His left arm shifted, hand gripping hard leather, adjusting the tower shield so it…
A Beautiful Piece of Property

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

I absentmindedly took a withered rose out of the wastebasket and twirled it in my fingers.

“Oh, I don’t know. We can play Ol…
The First Proposal

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

Candace came back in with two valises, mine and Isabelle’s smart red valise. Hers was at least two sizes bigger than mine.

”...
She jumped the gun, and he failed to hold her interest

by JMSquire 2 months ago
If You Get In a Car Crash, Save Your Dad the Trouble of Killing You

by Stovohobo 2 months ago

_Dad had finally let me drive! I was at least two years past the legal age; I’d been watching all my friends speed by for tha…
The Element: Friend or Foe

by ALRO613 (~LoA~) 2 months ago

A man armored in blue, and armed to the teeth stood at the mouth of the cave. In his shadow stood a mage. A good looking one,...
Möbius Strip: Handle with Ker

by KevMullins 2 months ago

“What…” she sat up too fast, head spinning, a slight ringing in her ears. ”...happened? Ow!” her hand instinctively touchin…
Tiny Life

by iambic_pentameter 2 months ago

The tiny bathroom was stifling, and the exhaust fan pulled the air weakly. Grandma’s trailer never had been air conditioned, ...
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 4: Girls

by Stovohobo 2 months ago

Obviously, such a complex sub-species cannot be summarized into a few short – shall we say, ficlets. However, in the spirit…
That Necessary Polish

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

Louisa took a deep breath and looked at Isabelle. “De Grave came to see me this afternoon, Isabelle, to ask for your hand in …
Bringing Back The Heather And Shade Series!

by Mask By The Moon 2 months ago

Shade came in, led by the hand of a six year old with bright red hair, with natural black lowlights. She looked exactly like …
Crushed

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

“Oh, Louisa, may I write him?” I couldn’t help but admire how lovely my cousin looked as she knelt at my guardian’s feet, a b…
Just A Little Screaming

by Dreamer 2 months ago

Ow, what was that? My head is muddled, but there is a distinct pricking coming from my arm.
I try to open my eyes. My head …
Just A Little Old

by Dreamer 2 months ago

I woke up again; I could hear whispers, and a quiet sobbing from the corner of the room. An unfamiliar voice spoke, “Don’t wo…
Fallen Angel (Pt. 10)

by OrangeOreos 2 months ago

“Okay, Loretta! Enough!”

Loretta looked over at Frido, and let the lever fall back to the neutral position.

“But I was havi…
PBBT's Soundtrack Challenge

by thebetweenspace 2 months ago

1. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For u2: “You broke the bonds And you loosened the chains
Carried the cross of a…
Just A Little Pain Medication

by Dreamer 2 months ago

She breathed a sigh of relief, “Oh, Drew, we’ve been so worried.”
“We?” I asked hopefully.The answer wasn’t the one I was loo…
"Copper" is Kinda Cool

by Stovohobo 2 months ago

The car ride was short and uneventful. The engine rattled a little like it always did when it stopped, the brakes squeaked li…
Left

by Never Explain 2 months ago

I shrugged, much like Tori. Macy didn’t take much notice.

Well, I don’t want to miss Mike and Nate…

I walked over to th…
Who Knew?

by Laine P. Grey 2 months ago

Who knew who that man was outside the building? That man who said nothing but three words.

Who knew who that man was on the…
Last Minute Entries Please!: Realization Challenge

by Blusparrow 2 months ago

yo yo yo! I will be judging this sunday and announcing the winners on monday! =D

*So if you have any last minute ficlets to…
Ridda's Impatience

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

Sioni’s eyelids fluttered open and her vision swam as she struggled to focus her eyes on the blurred image in front of her. R…
Hideaway

by Never Explain 2 months ago

It’s about the third day on my journey.

I’ve taken shelter in caves and up in tree along the way, but only to rest. I’m usua…
The Departure

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

James gives Theresa a final hug. “We should go out sometime when you come back to the city.” He said as he looked into her ey…
You

by black dog 724 2 months ago

all day i was looking for an excuse to find you
to see you
i sit, as patiently as possbile, fidgeting, waiting for the bell t…
Searching For a Cure

by SKermitgorf 2 months ago

Callum had vanished two days ago. He knew they would be looking for him.
He did not wish to be found.
When the moon was full…
The Herald

by Klapaucius 2 months ago

The river water had soaked her clothes, up to her hips. Her horse resisted to progress; the species was instinctively relucta…
Ridda's Promise

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

“No, you wouldn’t know me. I was friends with your wife Eva when we were girls. I haven’t seen her in years.” Ridda’s eyes gl…
The Sharp Teeth of my Bite (200 something challenge)

by Tad Winslow 2 months ago

I AM …

I am December to the seasons.
I wonder how bitter I can be.
I hear the claw of bare branches.
I see Ice float in the …
The Soundtrack to My Life [soundtrack challenge]

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

1.Sullen Girl by Fiona Apple
“And there’s too much going on/ But it’s calm under the waves/ In the blue of my oblivion.”

2…
[pens' life soundtrack]

by [pens&feathers] 2 months ago

[one] Before It’s Too Late by the Goo Goo Dolls: “Stand on the edge with me, hold back your fear and see, nothing is real t…
HEAR YE HEAR YE RESULTS

by Louise Madison 2 months ago

Ok, ok, sorry I’m late. But the results are in!
So let’s get on with it!
First off, the Edge Of My Seat Award goes to…
THX_…
Bumping into Ranulf

by Dreamer 2 months ago

I went back and, despite my better instincts, I was going back to try to make my relationship with Davin work, no matter how …
kisses

by moonlight_girl 2 months ago

we both had to leave
to get are buses
but we still had to say goodbye
so i leaned in
and so did you
next thing we were kis…
The Macarena

by flute faerie 2 months ago

“What was that all about?” Brian asked, a stern look on his face.

“Oh, just a little…. pest control problem,” Lilly said…
I am Jesse

by Dreamer 2 months ago

Ceirra turned towards me, her expression cold, “So what did you think of Math class on Friday?”
I blushed, thinking about how…
Revelations in the Castle in the Air

by [pens&feathers] 2 months ago

Jacques awoke, and for a moment he could almost believe that he was back in the quaint little village. But as the last vestig…
Macy 75: Needed

by Freedom 2 months ago

As much as she didn’t want to, Macy was having horrible images. She thought about Macon in the hallway, weeks after, saying w…
She's only beautiful to you when she cries. [poem]

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

She’s only beautiful to you when she cries
When her ruby heart is crushed in the fist
Of your apathy
Bleeding for one whose o…
So Sick

by DOGScare Me JK 2 months ago

“I’m done.”
The last two words that he spoke to me before leaving. It had all happened so quickly like a bullet that had just…
Möbius Strip: The Hallite Combine

by KevMullins 2 months ago

They floated formless in the infinite white void. “Report!” the thought rippled through the nothingness.

“Status: Incident…
No More Clean Towels

by lemieuxster 2 months ago

There is this sort of help desk in the men’s locker room at the gym. I can only imagine that it is the same for the women’s l…
Off the Rocker

by User 9337 2 months ago
Just A Little Knowing

by Dreamer 2 months ago

I felt myself slipping under as the pain medication took affect. “Mom?” I asked.
“Yes honey?” she sounded nervous.
“Is Cynthi…
Leaving Happy

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

James leaves Theresa’s street. He pulls on to the main road and eventually will be back on the highway. On his way home he is…
Just A Little Talk

by Dreamer 2 months ago

Everyone else filed out of the room, Wilda throwing a glance behind her, her eyes glistening with tears.
I turned towards Ren…
Changing Your Mind

by snakepandafox<3 2 months ago

But, maybe I like boomarangs,
it’s always a good thing to have when you change your mind.
The only problem is, I don’t know i…
Changing Your Mind

by snakepandafox<3 2 months ago

But, maybe I like boomarangs,
it’s always a good thing to have when you change your mind.
The only problem is, I don’t know i…
Hunter for the Castle in the Air

by kwatz 2 months ago

There was a hesitant knock at the door of Vale’s chambers at the pinnacle of the tower. After receiving muffled permission to…
Off the Rocker (part 2)

by User 9337 2 months ago
Off the Rocker (part 3)

by User 9337 2 months ago
Finally Home

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

Thirty minutes later James reaches the city limits. Pretty soon he will be pulling into his parking garage. It feels great to…
Finally Home

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

Thirty minutes later, James reaches the city limits. Pretty soon he will be pulling into his parking garage. It feels great t…
Finally Home

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

Thirty minutes later James reaches the city limits. Pretty soon he will be pulling into his parking garage. It feels great to…
Outsider

by DOGScare Me JK 2 months ago

FIVE MONTHS EARLIER
I stepped into the bathroom at school to check up on my appearances. I had to make sure I looked my bes…
Finally Home

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

Thirty minutes later Rory reaches the city limits. Pretty soon he will be pulling into his parking garage. It feels great to …
Space Station

by Mistress Elsha Hawk 2 months ago

The final pieces of the space station were in place.

We pressurized it, started the oxygen and filtration systems, and cross…
The motherhood

by undone 2 months ago

Ma,
no one ever, ever, ever
said it would be easy
to be you.
Of course you’re tired.
Tired of us!
And sick of us too
‘cause n…
Off the Rocker (part 4)

by User 9337 2 months ago

I woke up this morning. I felt fresh. even if i woke up inside of Fara’s cheap car. That happened to smell like onions. even …
Make It Count

by Six Feet Under The Stars 2 months ago

Numb…usually you hear the word and think of a physical feeling. But thats not what its really like to be numb. Far away fro…
Ready, Get Set, GO!

by undone 2 months ago

Watch it.

Watch what you say.

No running now,

So fire away!!!
Disbelief in the Castle in the Air

by [pens&feathers] 2 months ago

Gabrielle and Jacques sat swinging their legs over the edge of the castle’s grounds. Storm clouds were gathering overhead and…
On the Edge of Town

by D S LaBrie 2 months ago

We ran out of gas ten miles from town. The clunker we had loaned from Sarkins got piss poor mileage, but at least it got us w…
The Seat Mate

by Six Feet Under The Stars 2 months ago

Finally,they were through the baggage check lines(which Tara thought was somewhat ironic,since leaving behind all of the bagg…
Don't Look; It's Not On the Edge of Town

by D S LaBrie 2 months ago

Nothing to see here. Definitely not an undeletable double post, that’s for sure. Just go on back to my other stories like not…
The ideal job [Make Me Laugh Challenge]

by Lee Braiden 2 months ago

“Pronoun. Gorgeous Pronoun.”

The interviewers all spat coffee in unison. As they mopped their desk and chins, the last one m…
Conversation With Johnny D.

by ALRO613 (~LoA~) 2 months ago
Keen Sensation

by howhardlifeis♥ 2 months ago

He just kept walking, although he had just heard her calling out for him.

Why can’t people just leave me alone?!

“Stop be…
Too Forward

by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

Jameson blinked, staring at Becca. He noticed that her lower lip curved in the most delicious way. He was tempted, almost, to…
Reunited Outside the Castle in the Air

by kwatz 2 months ago

“Jailbreak, for starters,” said Cain, intruding on the pair. “And I assume this filly here is Miss Well-Meaning-Accessory-to-...
Something About Duty

by THX 0477 2 months ago

The Colonel’s voice crackled over the intercom, “People, check and cross-check.”

We looked at one another, a look of befuddl…
Joshua!!

by Mask By The Moon 2 months ago

I’ve given up on my search party. I’ve gone out on my own, considering the fact that the men in Adendia are complete perverts…
Collide

by DOGScare Me JK 2 months ago

In English class, I sat in the back row. I usually never paid attention during class and yet I maintained an A average anyway…
Death in the Castle in the Air

by [pens&feathers] 2 months ago

The black clouds released their contents, and in a matter of minutes the rain was falling in thick, dense sheets. Being so hi…
Me and JB 58

by writer4life00nj 2 months ago

There was the door bell. It was at least two in the afternoon. I was a little sad about Nick. Okay, a lot sad about Nick. I t…
The Message Station

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

James presses play, so he can hear his messages. He hears a series of beeps before the first one is being played.
_Hey Jame…
All I See

by DOGScare Me JK 2 months ago

Compared to me, Tyler was tall and I was just noticing this. I had never been this close to him ever in my life apart from in…
Just A Little Running

by Dreamer 2 months ago

Mom came in. I was standing, staring out the window at the rain that washing down it in heavy streams. Mom was right. Rain fe…
How Far We've Come {Life Soundtrack Challenge}

by Jenunique 2 months ago

My soundtrack began the night I was born, October 14, 1972. The heavens opened up and angelic voices rang out with, “*She’s g…
Just A Little Pain

by Dreamer 2 months ago

When I made it to the creek I was dying. My breath was coming in ragged gasps, my side felt like there were a thousand swords…
Me and JB 59

by writer4life00nj 2 months ago

I rang the door bell to the Jonases house. Joe answered the door.
“Hey!” he said.
“Hey!” I replied.
“Wanna hang?” asked Joe…
Just A Little Search (from Rendor's point of View)

by Dreamer 2 months ago

I was worried when she called me. They’d been leaving the hospital when he had ran, and he still hadn’t turned up. It’d been …
Just A Little Delusional

by Dreamer 2 months ago

_Drew… she whispered. I stared into her beautiful eyes. Her black hair swirled around her as she laughed at me, for I was s…
Just A Little Ending

by Dreamer 2 months ago

For the second time in the last few weeks, I woke up, dazed and confused, in a hospital room.
But this time I was on suicide …
'Just A Little' note from the author-- the story does not end here!!!!

by Dreamer 2 months ago

NO, this is not the end of the story. This is simply the end of the series. Why? You ask. Well, several reasons. Firstly, t…
The Movie of MBTM's Life Soundtrack

by Mask By The Moon 2 months ago

1) She’s Always A Woman ^{Billy Joel} “She’ll promise you more than the garden of Eden Then she’ll carelessly cut you and la…
The Phone Call

by Apostrophe 2 months ago

James picked up the phone and dialed Alexandra’s number. It rings three times before she picks up. “Hello?” Alexandra said i…

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