When your life is dictated by others, the consequences can be disastrous.
free flash fiction
I Don’t Care if Monday’s Blue: A Short Story by Tim Jones
She woke up and everything had changed. But there is one silver lining…
APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE: A Short Story by Mary Papas
Melissa would welcome her fans in her dressing room, with a big smile on her face. She would yell at the cleaning lady who would come later, when everyone else was gone. She would play with her jewelry at home. Continue Reading
SWEET TEA: A Free Short Story by Deina Furth
(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
The Menagerie: A Free Short Story by Deina Furth
The Menagerie (1430 words) The halls were quiet. Helena’s footsteps echoed against the delicate arches and columns: a building made almost entirely of glass and mirrors, ancient and strange, with the mythic menagerie awaiting her behind the only wooden doors Continue Reading
STEPDAD: A Free Short Story by Mary Papas
(326 words) James talks to Hunter about organ donation and about the importance of bracing herself for unfortunate outcomes. Hunter sees him opening and closing his mouth but she hears nothing. It is like the mute button is pressed. The Continue Reading
CYBER KILLER: A Free Short Story by Mary Papas
(826 words) ”He’s definitely going to kill you. He posted a picture of you with a target on your forehead on Facebook. Get out of the house! Now!” ”Who’s this?” I ask. ”Who’s this?” the woman on the other end Continue Reading
Never Again: A Short Story by Mary Papas
Never again. I will not come back. This is it. You hit me for the last time. I look in the mirror. An old lady with bruises all over the face and neck looks back at me. I am 30 Continue Reading
Room 510: A Short Story by Mary Papas
‘’I am really sorry Dorothy. I wish there was another way. I wish I didn’t have to tell you this’’ Mr Adams said fast, as if trying to get it over with , his eyes trying to avoid hers. ‘’ Continue Reading