Category: Fiction

26
Jul
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction romance

Transactional by Bill Tope

Transactional by Bill Tope Aaron Sturgis, just returned from work, sat alone in his efficiency apartment in…

25
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction general

Art Class by June Wolfman

Art Class by June Wolfman Zoey slept fitfully in her six-by-seven room on the second floor, right…

24
Jul
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction scifi

The Lottery by Damir Salkovic

The Lottery by Damir Salkovic When Danny woke up, a gray pall hung outside the windows, obscuring…

23
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction literary

Red Rush by Julia Vanstory

Red Rush by Julia Vanstory The hot metal stung Audrey’s hand as she slammed the door shut…

22
Jul
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction scifi

Artificial Obsessions by Lee Richardson

Artificial Obsessions by Lee Richardson “Why don’t you send them back?” Katie, the social worker, asked. “I…

21
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction scifi

Bloom and the Intergalactic Incursion by Jeff Gaba

Bloom and the Intergalactic Incursion by Jeff Gaba 1.           Bloom was dirty, itchy and horny. He…

19
Jul
2025
Posted in fantasy Fiction

The Easter Bunny by Dale Patrick Smrekar

* EDITOR’S NOTE AND DISCLAIMER : The views expressed in this fiction are those of the author…

18
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction paranormal

We Can Pay Off All Your Debt for You by Michael A. Destro

We Can Pay Off All Your Debt for You by Michael A. Destro On his way out…

17
Jul
2025
Posted in crime Editor's Choice Fiction

The Price of Doing Business by James C. Clar

The Price of Doing Business by James C. Clar Honolulu, 1942 That morning it was hot enough…

16
Jul
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction literary

Sixth Grade Schmaltz by Bill Tope

Sixth Grade Schmaltz by Bill Tope Fall The 25 newly-minted 6th grade students waited, a little on…

15
Jul
2025
Posted in crime Fiction

Assault by Bill Tope

Assault by Bill Tope Hennie stepped out of the shower, trailing twinking droplets of water onto the…

14
Jul
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction romance

Whispers by Bill Tope

Whispers by Bill Tope “Shit!” hissed Marilyn as she stooped to grab at her heel. She rubbed…

13
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction paranormal

The Traveler by Maria Marandola

The Traveler by Maria Marandola The glowing twin orbs float in the night, casting a faint light…

11
Jul
2025
Posted in fantasy Fiction

The Wicked Interview by Raegyn Oliver

The Wicked Interview by Raegyn Oliver Inside the Pumpkin Patch’s lobby, it looked like the remains of…

09
Jul
2025
Posted in crime Fiction

Nearest and Dearest by Bob Toomey

Nearest and Dearest by Bob Toomey Nick collected his package at the front desk and brought it…

07
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction paranormal

The Safe Place by Daria Lojko

The Safe Place by Daria Lojko What is it gonna be today? Barb melted into her bed,…

03
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction romance

The One-Night Stand by William Quincy Belle

The One-Night Stand by William Quincy Belle Ann sat bolt upright. She grabbed the edge of the…

02
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction romance

Luck of the Irish by Frederick Foote

Luck of the Irish by Frederick Foote Life’s good. I get plenty of hours down on the…

01
Jul
2025
Posted in Fiction literary

A Man in Half by T R Healy

A Man in Half by T R Healy      “Easy now, easy,” Surtees cautioned himself after turning…

30
Jun
2025
Posted in Fiction scifi

Envision by Brian Gifford

Envision by Brian Gifford Emma scours her daily video report from Envision Them Home Inc., the company…

29
Jun
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction paranormal

The Pond by Gregory Smith

The Pond by Gregory Smith Frank was a real Renaissance man. He was a writer, an artist…

28
Jun
2025
Posted in Fiction romance

Waiting For Her by Gregory Smith

Waiting For Her by Gregory Smith Charlie paced, hands in his pockets like an expectant father in…

27
Jun
2025
Posted in crime Fiction

Pillbottle Legacy by Jon Wesick

Pillbottle Legacy by Jon Wesick I scrolled through the Profit and Loss from Business menu to enter…

26
Jun
2025
Posted in Editor's Choice Fiction scifi

Te Aitanga a Punga by DJ Tantillo

EDITOR’S NOTE: Title of this flash fiction loosely translates to “The Story of Punga” * * *…

25
Jun
2025
Posted in Fiction scifi

Bounty at the Dark End by Tom Koperwas

Bounty at the Dark End by Tom Koperwas Jo Quick had just completed the fly-by of the…