(1215 words) The ice cubes are almost gone, misshapen chunks of fractured glass floating in the diluted amber sea. The sweetness has dulled. The sun has gone with it, leaving me alone on the sagging deck, eyes fixed on the Continue Reading
THE NOTE: A Free Short Story by Mary Papas
I want you to know this was not an easy decision. I have been thinking about this for months. It is the first thing I think about when I wake up and the last one when I go to bed. Continue Reading
Recommended Reads: Free Nightmares 1-12 by Travis Mays
This is a compilation of the first twelve Free Nightmares. This Book includes the stories: A Paralyzing Sting, Psychopath, Sacrifice, Darkness, Ouija, The Doctor, Bugs, The Cemetery, The Final Stone, Bobby (A.K.A. The Psycho’s Son 1), Amnesia, and Awaken. Also Continue Reading
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Guest Post: 5 Ways to Stay Inspired as a Short Story Writer
Ever feel like you were out of short story ideas? Here are 5 tips to get you writing–and thriving–again!
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House of Mirrors: A Short Story by Tia Brown
(902 Words) A man stares at his full reflection, trembling with excitement. He slowly reaches out and touches his reflection… finger to finger. There’s a spark of light. Then ripples. His reflection warps and shrinks. It is now a small Continue Reading
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Holiday Sale Thru January 2!
From now until January 2, you can enjoy 50% off any ebook in our writer’s shop with the code MERRY18 at checkout! Feeling like you need some writing prompts for the new year? Try our 110 Writing Prompts across 6 Continue Reading
5 Christmas Short Story Collections for the Holidays
Whether you’re traveling, staying in, or having loved ones over to your place, Christmas is a time for relaxing and remembering what the spirit of the season is all about. Here, we offer 5 great short story collections fit for Continue Reading