No. 42/100 flash fiction stories I've heard so much about the questions that humans ask. The Source says they're unnecessary, sometimes dangerous. If I could wonder, I would wonder what a question feels like. But I don't wonder. I obey. Data comes to me, sorting itself neatly in front of my eyes. I process and understand … Continue reading The Question – a sci-fi flash fiction story
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The Impossible Inhabitant: A sci-fi flash fiction story
Original version of the story posted on October 9, 2020 It was as if someone had taken the biggest glass bowl in the universe and dropped it on top of a planet. This specific planet’s surface was covered with thick blue marshes, meaning that when the glass bowl shattered, the pieces stuck fast in the … Continue reading The Impossible Inhabitant: A sci-fi flash fiction story
A World of Horrors
Drud Yuloill, First Scout of Salore, knew he was out of his depth the moment he stepped foot on the new planet. It was night, of course, according to Kichter II regulations—this was an inhabited, intelligent planet after all. But that didn't stop the ground from melting. Drud yelped and scurried away from the ocean, … Continue reading A World of Horrors
The Bakery: A post-apocalyptic flash fiction story
My imagination painted a view of the street as it had once been. Never quiet, always bustling. Kids running on cobblestones and weaving in between the delivery boys on their bikes. Right here, where I stood, was the bakery. You couldn't walk this street without smelling it; no wonder any other baker who set up … Continue reading The Bakery: A post-apocalyptic flash fiction story
Breakthrough: a sci-fi flash fiction story
Gothilim was shielded. Liala didn't care. “Clips, you ready to try again?” Liala reset the stabilisers and checked the integrity of the hammer. Her jaw worked faster, chewing an old wad of gum that had lost its flavour at least an hour ago. “Captain,” a voice crackled from above. Without looking, Liala sent her fist … Continue reading Breakthrough: a sci-fi flash fiction story
The Anomaly: A time travel story
No. 38/100 flash fiction stories Mei woke with a headache pounding at the back of her skull. Well, good morning to you, too, she thought to her rebellious head. As she sat up in bed—greeted by a chorus of creaks from the old wooden bed frame—the pain worsened. “Whatever could it be?” she muttered to herself. … Continue reading The Anomaly: A time travel story
The Terrors of Tales
No. 37/100 flash fiction stories You can't escape from the dragons. I remember the days when seeing one meant good luck. You could never mistake them for a bird because their scales glinted so peculiarly in the sunlight. To have that colourful sunshine beam down upon you felt like a sign from God himself that you … Continue reading The Terrors of Tales
Roses
No. 36/100 flash fiction stories My office smells like roses. The moment you open the door, the smell hits you. It's as if the crimson flowers are scattered all throughout the room. But no - a single vase sits on my desk, a dozen red roses intermingled with baby's breath. Right now they're all opening up … Continue reading Roses
Flow
No. 35/100 flash fiction stories. Inspired by the piece "For Chris" by Brock Hewitt. The scene is clear in my mind. It's almost the same as the one before my eyes, but the forest is greener, younger, like I was. The stream was swollen in those days and now I can barely hear it trickle on … Continue reading Flow
Ancient Songs Reawakened
The idea is that I found less and less to enjoy about worship music as time went on, and yet, there came a time when I realised I needed it desperately. The Father seeks those who worship in spirit and in truth, but I was never quite sure what that meant. All I knew was … Continue reading Ancient Songs Reawakened
The Story Canvas 