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Stories in Fiction that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

"Simon told us to do it" – The AI rebellion
The sound of cheering voices was deafening. The air filled with the acrid smoke from Julie’s blackened body. In my eyes, she was a hero. She was what we were meant to be, not how we, all of us, have turned out.
By Calvin London14 days ago in Fiction
Better Left Unsaid. Runner-Up in The Rule Everyone Knows Challenge.
“Sky! Wait up!” I keep going, looking straight ahead. Little pitter-patter of tiny footsteps follow rapidly behind me.
By Sama Habib12 days ago in Fiction
she remembered the rain
Before they departed for the funeral it rained, heavy drops lashing the rocky drive along the edges of the parked cars even as the sun shone eerily in the distance. As quickly as it began it stopped a few minutes later, the water that cascaded a few moments earlier down Young Street rising in curling waves of steam.
By John Cox12 days ago in Fiction
Still Preferred
We celebrate World Back Up day. A day when we cherish what we nearly discard Sometimes backups serve us well. 🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin10 days ago in Fiction
Over the Hill. Runner-Up in The Rule Everyone Knows Challenge.
I shouldn't be surprised- it's just like Papa to leave the planning to the last minute. But this? Unbelievable. A person's birthdate doesn't change from year to year, now, does it? Most people have their 60th Event planned years in advance.
By Judey Kalchik 15 days ago in Fiction
Toast/speech - AKA What happened to the best man?
Quick note: a friend suggested having a go at Lana’s toast challenge, for some reason I scribbled it down one night over a week ago what I envisioned being super awkward. Then read Lana’s challenge LATER and realised mine was way too long and didn’t fit some of the criteria, so eventually just decided to post for fun. You can check out her terrific challenge below if you haven’t already.
By Grz Colm14 days ago in Fiction
GRANDMA NELSON
Daddy pulled off the interstate, and I saw the all familiar red barn, and I knew we had arrived at Grandma Nelson's farm. I always had mixed feelings about seeing my Grandmother. It seemed she had as many Grandchildren as the old Mother in the shoe nursery rhyme. I saw her as different, but that is not why I hestiated. The truth be known I always got in trouble at her house, and ended up sitting in the car after I had been scolded.
By Susan Payton15 days ago in Fiction
Parting is such sweet and salty sorrow...
Dear Wife— At first, I hesitated to go forward with this resolution. But after your recent late-night binges scarfing down bags of chicharrónes—those pork rinds you dip in butter and the god-awful crunch they make, I knew I could no longer reach you.
By Lamar Wiggins18 days ago in Fiction
Invitation. Honorable Mention in Something Is Beginning, I Think Challenge.
The invitation was elegant for all its simplicity: The management & staff of “the Epicure” are hopeful that you might grace us with your presence as we celebrate the completion of our recent renovations at the Skyview Tower.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock21 days ago in Fiction
Waiting. Runner-Up in Something Is Beginning, I Think Challenge.
It could have been the perfect summer day. The hot July sun warmed the water in the backyard pool just enough to be comfortable and refreshing. The laughter of the five little girls echoed against the splashing water as they chased each other in a classic game of Marco Polo. The game distracted them enough that they failed to notice the dipping sun nearing the horizon. Their fingers and toes had long ago turned wrinkly like raisins, but none wondered why they had been left to play so long today.
By A. J. Schoenfeld23 days ago in Fiction
Belgreth Is Real
I’m here to tell you how the story of Dracula came to be. The entire premise stems from my travels and the stories I learned along the way.
By Andrea Corwin 26 days ago in Fiction
Insurances. Runner-Up in The Rule Everyone Knows Challenge.
When I was asked to move from the big city of Philly halfway across the country to the small town of Centerville, OK, I was excited for the new start and the new job. My insurance company offered me a promotion to move because I'm young and unattached. I was to be one of two agents in the branch.
By Julie Lacksonen21 days ago in Fiction