Flash Fiction

Darla had always avoided passing the terrarium.She vividly recalled how Bryce’s Diamondback had rattled its tailher first time over—how it had lunged. ​“You’re safe,”Bryce had saidas the venom slid down the…

It’s been eons since my death.I’ve witnessed my own funeraland then those of my loved ones.My children…grandchildren…great grandchildren.I’ve watched humankind itself grow old and die.Earth turns alien.New life is born,evolves,then…

Maybe was peeing in the back yardwhen it happened.There was a fluttering from behind,and then the thing drifted down from the sky.His tail wagged with joy.He thought it was a…

The gods decreedthat the cupids of the worldwould no longer meddle in the love of humans.It was the age of consentand love would be agreed to by interested parties.​The cupids…

The artist peeked around the corner. Good. The bitch was sleeping. The artist inspected the abandoned room; it wasn’t her ideal location, but her art would be safe. The old woman who…

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harassment Arlene lowered her serving tray. The two men were in her section again, staring.“Don’t worry, sugar, I’ll take them,” said Dixie. Arlene gnawed at her lip.Thank God…

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide For some, life flashes before their eyes when they die.Not for John.No… he saw it all slowly.From birth onward,he experienced it all again with new clarity.Life was a…

They had a wonderful wedding rehearsal and now lie curled up in bed.“I’m not Ken.”Eva laughs at that. Of course he’s Ken! His mother just showed all his baby photos. Ken is…

This story was crafted around words sent by newsletter subscribers. See below the story for the full list of words and their synonyms.CONTENT WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT “I mean you no harm.”Medusa…

Other dogs in the neighborhood bark as the couple walks by.Not Maybe;he waits for themand pushes his head through the fence, expecting pets.Instead, they run across the road,nearly getting hit…