medium length stories real life stories Simone Martel Monday, November 2, 2026 Stretch Marks by Simone Martel <i>A radio presenter on maternity leave unwittingly hires a carpenter on whom she had an adolescent crush many years ago.</i><br><br>Pacing the living room with my baby on my shoulder, I glance out of the window and see an old man on the sidewalk grinning in at me and bobbing his head. I call the radio station while I stand with my back to the window, jiggling David. The intern answers. <br><br>"I need a fence. I … Read more Labels: medium length stories real life stories Simone Martel 3 comments:
futuristic stories J Hellend short stories Friday, October 30, 2026 Retaining Walls by J. Hellend <i>Two graffiti taggers stuck in a backwater hometown develop an affinity with a supernatural object, first published in Not One of Us issue #87, July 2026.</i><br><br>The Plateau erupted in the center of town last winter. I wasn't nearby when it happened. I was at Meelo's house, drinking beer in his basement, passing time 'til it got late enough to paint. My skin was still peachy-beige back then, a… Read more Labels: futuristic stories J Hellend short stories 2 comments:
medium length stories real life stories Rozanne Charbonneau Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Goblins by Rozanne Charbonneau <i>Jen must face up to her relationship with her troubled father when they plan to attend her brother's wedding.</i><br><br>I stand in front of the full-length mirror, running my fingers over my evening gown from Nordstrom's in Boston. My two-year-old son pulls at the hem. <br><br>"Soft?" <br><br>I lean down and stroke his hair. "That's right, Charlie. The vel-vet is as soft as moss." <br><br>The side s… Read more Labels: medium length stories real life stories Rozanne Charbonneau 10 comments:
creepy stories David Penn medium length stories Monday, October 26, 2026 The Fort by David Penn <i>Two children bully a schoolmate into showing them his secret fort, but there are hidden dangers.</i><br><br>It was Neil's idea, as I remember it, as most of our bright schemes were. <br><br>That long summer holiday we were bored, he and I, which, as most people know, can lead to serious consequences when you're thirteen. No school, and there was never much to do in Graevwych, but we had to make our mischief … Read more Labels: creepy stories David Penn medium length stories 7 comments:
criminal stories Lituo Huang medium length stories Friday, October 23, 2026 Death at the Double Kiss by Lituo Huang <i>Lonnie is cheating with Greg's wife and is found dead in the bathroom after a game of pool at the Double Kiss.</i><br><br>It wasn't supposed to snow as much as it did the night Lonnie got killed at the Double Kiss. <br><br><br>Two men guard the door of the pool hall. They don't work here. They exhale smoke into the dim evening air, snowflakes dancing around them. <br><br>My late father's brother Francis, who rec… Read more Labels: criminal stories Lituo Huang medium length stories 5 comments:
