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October 17, 2025
Flash Fiction L Christopher Hennessy

The Moon Is A Wanderer Too

The rain came down like broken glass and the city was a wound, bleeding light and exhaust and the smell of food frying in oil that’s been used too many times. I was walking nowhere, which is the only place I ever go, and the streets were full of saints and…
October 17, 2025
Mystery Stories Brittany Szekely

The House On Wren Street

Notes: A mother rebuilding her life after domestic violence uncovers a chilling secret in her new home Isla didn’t notice the house was watching her until the second week. At first, it was just creaks in the floorboards, the way the hallway light flickered…
October 17, 2025
Flash Fiction L Christopher Hennessy

Pee Girl Gets The Milk

He met her on a Tuesday, the kind of Tuesday that feels like a leftover Monday, stale and gray and hungover from the weekend’s sins. Her name was Lita, or maybe Rita, or maybe she just said that to keep things simple. She had a cigarette halo, a ring of smoke…
October 17, 2025
General Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

Lie To Me More

La vida es una mentira; Miénteme más,Que me hace tu maldad feliz.(Life is a lie; Lie to me more,For your wickedness makes me happy.)Armando Domínguez Borras, “Miénteme” (bolero) Out of a habit ingrained over fifty-odd years of hard work, Timmy McFarlane got up…
October 17, 2025
Flash Fiction Syed Hassan Askari

The Unseen Listener Of Moscow

It was 11:55 p.m. when he stepped out of Moscow’s Lefortovo Metro Station. His whole body ached; his legs trembled. His eyes were sleepy. He felt surrounded by unknown souls, all in a hurry to reach their destinations. He looked at the disappearing faces for a…
October 17, 2025
General Stories L Christopher Hennessy

Rearranging The Brain Furniture

She called herself Lark, though her name was probably something dull like Emily or Claire. She was nineteen, maybe twenty, with a face that looked like it had been drawn in charcoal, smudged eyes, a mouth that never quite closed, and hair that hung like wet…
October 17, 2025
Flash Fiction L Christopher Hennessy

FCAWF

She called herself Moth and said she liked the way they flew into flames without flinching. Her real name was Emily, but that was buried under layers of eyeliner, cigarette burns, and a voice that could cut glass. She was thirty, somewhat immature, vindictive…
October 17, 2025
Science Fiction Stories Kashif Imdad

Femtoria

In a dystopian future, the world had transformed into a society that was unrecognisable to those who had lived in the previous century. The nation of Femtoria stood as a beacon of prosperity, A female supremacist regime, had risen to power, enforcing a strict…
September 27, 2025
Flash Fiction Syed Hassan Askari

Half an Hour to Fourteen

Last night she lay on her bed with a curly-haired doll close to her chest. She was looking at the clock hanging over the door. Only half an hour was left —her life’s digit would turn from thirteen to fourteen, a change that felt like a heavy blow to the…
September 27, 2025
Romance Stories Nelly Shulman

Till We Meet Again

“Would you like more coffee?”The server in the orange apron lowered the pot, but Cath muttered, “No, thank you.”Her voice trembled, and the server busied herself with the next table. Outside the window, fog enveloped Waterloo Bridge. The morning was quiet,…
September 23, 2025
Flash Fiction Leroy B. Vaughn

Another Farewell To Arms Reunion

We were sitting in a little café in Wickenburg Arizona eating lunch when my wife looked at me and said, “I can’t believe you’re actually going to this reunion after you told all of your buddies that there was not a chance in hell that you would go.” “I know…
September 23, 2025
General Stories William Kitcher

A Political Solution

The Rt. Honorable Leader/Head of Council/First Governor/Chief Minister/Premier/President/Chancellor/First Minister/Party Secretary-General entered his office, and looked out the open window. It was a beautiful sunny cool day, and the cherry blossoms shone in…


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Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there existed a wondrous realm known as Nebula Cloudia. It was a place where vibrant colors and shimmering lights danced in harmony, creating a celestial symphony that echoed through the universe.In Nebula Cloudia, the clouds were not made of water droplets, but of stardust and dreams. Each cloud was a masterpiece, painted with hues of magenta, azure, and gold. The nebula clouds were alive with joy, and they possessed the ability to communicate through radiant pulses of light.One day, a curious little cloud named Celestia decided to explore the far reaches of Nebula Cloudia. With her fluffy form aglow with excitement, she floated through the cosmic landscapes, encountering clouds of all shapes and sizes. They welcomed her with bursts of dazzling colors, forming a spectacular display that lit up the vastness of space.As Celestia continued her journey, she stumbled upon a cluster of clouds that were feeling a bit dull. These clouds, named Lumos and Radiant, had lost their sparkle and were casting shadows on the once-vibrant nebula. Determined to spread happiness, Celestia approached them with a warm glow."Hello, Lumos and Radiant! What's been dimming your radiance?" asked Celestia, her voice echoing in harmonious tones.Lumos sighed, "We've been feeling a bit down lately. The cosmic winds have blown away our enthusiasm, and our colors have faded."Radiant nodded in agreement, "It's like the joy of Nebula Cloudia has escaped us."Celestia smiled gently, "Fear not, dear friends! I bring the magic of joy and the warmth of friendship. Together, we can restore the brilliance of Nebula Cloudia."With that, Celestia intertwined her wisps with Lumos and Radiant, creating a mesmerizing blend of colors. Their combined glow illuminated the entire nebula, filling it with renewed energy and vitality. The once-dull clouds now pulsed with radiant hues, creating a breathtaking display that could be seen from galaxies far and wide.Nebula Cloudia had never looked more beautiful. The joy of Lumos, Radiant, and Celestia had transformed the entire realm into a celestial masterpiece. The cosmic winds carried the tale of their adventure, spreading happiness throughout the universe. From that day forward, Nebula Cloudia became a beacon of joy and inspiration, a testament to the magic that friendship and positivity could bring. The nebula clouds continued to dance in harmony, their vibrant colors telling the tale of Celestia, Lumos, and Radiant—a story of happiness that echoed across the cosmos for eternity.Do you think the Nebula Clouds looks like this ? https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/155536967
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