Microfiction

A Mother’s Benediction
Once a year, mothers gather before dawn to fast, pray, and wait. Sakat Chauth is a Hindu festival not marked by celebration, but by endurance — a quiet vow made on behalf of a child who cannot yet speak for themselves.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin3 months ago in Fiction
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting When people think about war, they imagine soldiers, tanks, and explosions. But today, some of the most dangerous battles are happening quietly—without gunfire, without borders, and often without the public even noticing. This is the age of cyber warfare, and it has already changed how nations compete for power.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Fiction
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝕺𝖋 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒
Intruduction I wrote a haiku based on this painting, which you can read here I thought it deserved a story as well. I found it on The Enchanted Booklet here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Fiction
Immortality Pill Failure
Putin woke up after the injection, looked in the mirror, and dialed a number in panic, "Masha, I don't think this immortality pill works the way it's supposed to! Are you sure about the dosage?"
By Lana V Lynx3 months ago in Fiction
23 Stories, 50 Words or Less Dribbles
In the world of flash fiction, I understand stories of 50 words or less are called dribbles and stories of 100 words or less are called drabbles. (One day I’m going to research where these names came from.)
By Gail Winfree3 months ago in Fiction
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
“I know that there was a big church here?” “Used to be?” “Yes, used to be, before…” “Yea, before… come on let’s keep moving, it’s starting to get dark.”
By Raine Fielder3 months ago in Fiction
Broken Vision. Honorable Mention in Nothing But Voices Challenge. Top Story - January 2026.
“Anything else, Lieutenant Colonel Dixon?” “Permission to push forward, General. Our defences are holding, and the enemy is faltering, I believe we could gain an advantage going on the attack."
By Liam Storm3 months ago in Fiction
The Picture of Vova
Realization hit Putin like a fist in the face. "Basil, you son of a bitch! I want my money back! You promised me immortality!" Putin yelled, pointing at the painting – his own head lying on the ground beside him.
By Cristal S.3 months ago in Fiction
Everyone Is Immortal
Intoduction This is for Lana V Lynx's "Immortality, Granted!" Challenge, which you can check out here: These are the opening lines:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Fiction
The Hum of Judgement
When power falters, even the invisible sees—and waits. 👁️🛸👁️🛸👁️🛸👁️🛸👁️🛸 When Putin woke, he was elsewhere. Walls closed in, capturing his breath. No pill. A hum wrapped him like an ill-fitting cloak.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin3 months ago in Fiction
My Mind’s Eye
“In my mind’s eye, I can see forever…” “Brother, what is it really like to see forever?” “It’s as if I am running at the speed of light, through all the different landscapes of the whole world.”
By Rowan Finley 3 months ago in Fiction
Lucifer's Delight
"Dam it, Zelenski, you said it was over, and I am the only one that can continue this war." "I took my immortality pill, Masha why did it fail me? Did you get a bad batch, from Elon?"
By Susan Payton3 months ago in Fiction