Microfiction Theme: Bugs we have known “We are currently interviewing Dr. Martinez. Doctor, how have you become the leading entomology expert of Sigma, known as the bug planet?” The reporter asks. Memories of why Martinez became a scientist flash before his eyes. His wife comes in happily, holding the furry ball known as the cat […]
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Microfiction Theme: Robotic Hummingbirds Several stories in the air, I try to secure the hummingbird’s exhibit banner, but the birds are getting in the way. The Creators made the robotic animals too friendly to please our visitors. Everything in the exhibit is artificial, except for me, because supporting real life is too expensive. Close to
Microfiction Theme: The height of decadence I stared, disbelieving, at the credit card invoice. Fountain–$99.99 Toys–$199.99 Specialty Food–$259.99 Luxury Bedding–$299.99 Exercise Equipment– $399.99 Spa–$599.99 Wooden Shelving and Furniture–$1999.99 I crumpled the paper and stomped my way through the mansion toward the prince’s “office.” The guards noticed me on the warpath, and they looked everywhere but
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Microfiction theme: An undisclosed location The apartment is empty. My alien roommate isn’t here. I use my phone to call him. “Where are you?” I ask. “I’m at an undisclosed location.” He answers. I hear screaming and chaos from the apartment next door. I close my eyes and pray for
Short story of love, loss, and magic.
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