The Story
No one would have believed that a small being could unify two races on the verge of war if it had not been recorded.
Fantasy
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14 works
Calligraphy
Is calligraphy merely a beautiful scripted waltz, a frolic of written art, or an elaborate dance of love?
Romance micro fiction
The Forbidden Floor
Yesterday’s museum relics cry out to be seen and cherished, alongside their newest occupant, as they sit in the dark past.
SpeculativeMystery
Faery Fires
Faery lights herald bad news, bringing fear and often death, but occasionally a giggle.
Fantasy
The Card
A Christmas card touched by an otherworldly visitor sparks a much-needed renewal in Harold’s spirit after years of grieving his wife’s death.
Speculative
Daddy's Home
When a soldier gets the chance to start a new life, he must weigh whether it’s worth the lie.
War
The Threat
An ill-fated meeting with an old friend will alter the course of an AI hunter as he strives to make the world safer.
SpeculativeSciFi
Cosmic Matters
Adelaide’s black circle is not merely art, as Bella finds out from an old friend.
Speculative
Moeraki Boulders
Determined to prove to his older sister that the unusual spherical rock formations they visit on a beach are indeed dinosaur eggs, Jamie encounters the truth firsthand. He unwittingly crosses through a portal into a prehistoric period, narrowly escapes becoming monster food, and evades the killers of the air and land as he races to find his way home. After his experiences, he is more than convinced.
SpeculativeScFi
The Caravan Pearls
An ageing couple regard their job as policing the timeline, a weighty but essential task. They have been entrusted with a profound secret that allows them to travel into the past to correct deviations with small interventions when necessary. Though the missions take a toll on their emotional well-being, they remain stoic in the face of failing health, age-related problems, and a gradual loss of mental acuity. But as Jim reminds Mavis, “OLD AIN’T DEAD!” And they’re still having fun.
SpeculativeHumour
The Yellow Dress
A beautiful lake in a dark sky reserve holds a secret that Lucy Erb encounters — the land of the Perpetual Sun. If she does not remember who she is and returns to her homeworld, this world will consume her as it has her friends. However, her view of the stars will be changed forever.
SpeculativeMystery
The Intended View
A cosy weekend away would either rekindle the marriage or end it swiftly. Michael wrestles with doubt and horror at the possibility of his idea, then leaves the outcome to fate.
MurderCrime
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