Short Stories and Extracts
This section showcases short stories or extracts from longer pieces – by up and coming or established writers. We are open to all styles and genres, and if you want to be considered to have your fiction writing shown please do use the submission form here – In the mean time please do enjoy the array on fiction that is on offer to read here.
Grief
Grief I’ve never before wanted to screech into the wind. Or yank the curtains off the wall. I’ve never wished to hurl a feather into [...]
Affari Di Miseria
Please note: The following short story contains scenes of violence and some strong language. Affari Di Miseria By Lucy Nother New York [...]
Little Silky
Little Silky By Vivian Zhou Little Silky is the name of the dog I liked very much when I lived with my mum and [...]
Pirouettes
By Julian Faustini I pirouette naked in front of the bedroom mirror from time to time. My husband, Bob, when home, always comes to [...]
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By Julian Faustini Mark Johnson 3 December 01:41 I can't help but think about the old man I see every morning, struggling to [...]
House and Garden
By Julian Faustini Patches of yellowed grass cover Martha’s backyard. The summer drought might finally wither the bonsai tree she doesn't have the heart [...]