Short stories & poems for everyone from everyone
Introduction: Every writer, no matter how experienced, encounters moments when inspiration feels elusive. The blank page can be intimidating, and finding the right idea to kickstart a short story can be challenging. In this...
Introduction: In the realm of storytelling, brevity can be just as impactful as lengthy narratives. Flash fiction, a genre that thrives on its concise nature, challenges writers to craft powerful stories within a limited...
They were called Nowhere People. Chase hadn’t come up with it, his Ma had, and she used to call his Pops that, often. On probably the hundredth time she kicked him out, which...
Twenty feet in the air blows a flag; red, white and blue. Its stars and stripes signal a certain pride to the traffic passing below. Its pole was dug at great cost to the...
Filiks sat in the corner of a ruined shack, his rifle aimed at the door. The blue blood of the gorgfin and the red blood of their advisory decorated the interior of the shack,...
We are the Yarjeria, a hive mind as the individuals call it. We are the oldest, wisest, and most powerful being in the galaxy. We believe that it is best for the individuals to...
I’ve been chasing Golden Horses I have followed frail phoenixes, hoping for a glimpse of their face I watched them fall, awaited their triumphant rise, and wondered if suspended specks of ash are all...
Like Lewis’s dragon I showed you my scales I hung my head while my leathery wings drooped You were solemn and warm and silent “I see now my sins” I said, and I meant...
The moth flew in darkness Then saw light in the distance It drew him closer and closer Until he felt the warmth The beautiful illumination The magical dance of the flame He got nearer...
Short cropped hair and silent pride Eyes that dart from side to side Scarred of face and chiselled looks The stuff of old adventure books An out of date, hand me down Model...
Writing a short story can be a fulfilling and creative endeavor. Here are some steps to help you write a compelling short story: Choose a topic Think of a theme or topic that interests...
