Ghosts of the Red desert

Enkiari | mystery | Complete

The Red desert. It was their home now. There was not many of them left. There would be even less in a month from now. Especially if they did not manage to chase down the thief. With lives hanging on a thread Noah and three others have no choice but to head out in the desert. Based on a dream I had. - Klingeris

2.70 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41

Woman Vs A.I Future

Radiant Summer moon (TravisW) | comedy | Complete

Like most love stories this one takes place in the not so distant future.

2.57 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 12:11

Achievement Unlocked Series

Kitsune's Inkwell | comedy | Complete

A series of shorts set in a mash-up of the Pokemon Universe and Baldur's Gate 3. A pop-up event just for fun!

4.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:21

Zombie Shards: Outbreak

trevorm | contemporary | Complete

In the quiet English town of Marrenforth, the dead are returning to life. The zombie apocalypse has begun. Zombie Shards is novella built from a collection of linked short stories and vignettes. These follow the early stages of the outbreak through an assortment of characters. Some will survive, others will not be so lucky; join them in their battle against the undead. This book is for over 18s only.

12.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:35

Foam Experimentation 0007492616

iNovel | horror | Complete

This is a short story.Warning: contains traumatizing content, if this will cause you stress please avoid it. Setting: underwater Two siblings, a boy and girl, have always spent their time in the ocean. They are merfolk, rather than mermaids: they’re tailless. Their time is spent vaguely, and their neighbors are mysterious. Unlike most oceans, they are in some enclosed environment. Why? They’ll never know. But things get too much for them. What’ll they decide on? Enjoy.

0.40 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:33

Occam's Wallet

Hersi Hersi | satire | Complete

A short story about the importance and irrelevance of choices.

0.69 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 09:35

Other-Terrestrial Episode 4 - "Home"

NolanConrey | horror | Complete

The Craton and her crew return to the Sol System, the original home of humanity. For many of her crew, born far from the cradle of our species, it is a unique event, to see the world that nurtured us into existence. For those from Earth, though, a harsher reality is known, as the history of our world is not one of tranquility and peace. With a pending trial against him, Brooks confronts his past on Earth, while Apollonia gets a dream both crushed and fulfilled. This is the calm before the storm, for people to look inward and come to grips with themselves and their reality.

27.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-21 18:38

Summer amidst the Fall

OpenLamp light | psychological | Complete

The world ends on her perfect day and all she can do is push forward.What would be like if magic was suddenly real, if the laws of nature suddenly had a new much less physical sibling?Chaos, all that is, is cast aside like a dream, and Summer must navigate a far grander far more dangerous world. one no one understands.Updates Wednesday and Fridays

29.50 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 14:20

The Place No One Dreams About

riscazule | psychological | Complete

"Far away from the gaze of everyone and everything, you stand under a tree. Suffering alone for all this time. But I'm here now."

0.77 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:46

The Charm Fable: Mousey and the Golden Book

Nicholas S. Casale | comedy | Complete

Mousefred Souris lives in a world without humanity, and animals have risen to become like people. Mice like him live as slaves under the rule of a cruel cat, who lords over them with her armies of weasels and bats. For the crime of helping an injured stranger, Mousey is imprisoned and told he must either join the evil queen's army or die. But a chance encounter with a golden book sets Mousey on the path to freedom. The book teaches Mousey the secrets of magic, and with these newfound secrets he sets out on a journey to become the hero he was born to be.Note: This story is available in its absolute, complete form on Amazon.com, but most of the chapters can be read for free here.

28.80 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:11

The Billboard

----EMMM---- | contemporary | Complete

Getting home in one piece to have a drink with your friends is a good thing. Figuring out how to make the design of a corn research shed interesting while getting there is even better. Especially when your studio professor is out to get you!

0.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:12

Universeman (One shot)

Bluebery | satire | Complete

"I am Universeman! My left eye shines like the sun and my right eye glows like the moon! The death star is the core of my heart and the black hole is boiling inside my stomach!" A story with only dialogue and dialogue tags! LET'S GO!

2.11 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 09:36

If You Expect The Unexpected It Won't Be Unexpected Any More. A Perfectly (Un)Expected Collection of Short Stories

MattyMillard | satire | Complete

A mixture of light and dark. A mixture of solemn and laugh out loud. A mixture of sci-fi and fantasy. There's something in here for everyone, but each story has something in common. They all begin in the real world - but each story has it's own distinct twist. Have you ever experienced the corrupted underground scene of high school conkers? Gambling, dirty dealings, blackmail? Ever met the girl of your dreams but wondered whether she's a vampire? Have you ever met a dragon... made of cake? If no is the answer to any of these questions, you ought to know what you are missing. Matty Millard's collection of short stories is not one to be missed. Featuring the prize winning short story "Weapons of Mass Destruction", placed first in the GKBC Inc 2013/14 competition by crime novelist Tim Weaver. I've taken the majority of the chapter down now as this is due to be published very soon, but Weapons of Mass Destruction is still there to be read. I will link to the published book soon!

1.11 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 09:37

Warned

Yousureimnotarobot | one_shot | Complete

Earth is in a hostile galaxy and we tried to tell them to stay away. They didn't listen. I wrote this for HFY in chapters and this is a rewrite, including a lot that was left out or skipped over.

6.88 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-29 15:26

Poems From The Angels - Temporary Dying

mallorybingham | psychological | Complete

Why must I shoulder the weight of your body when your spirit mingles with the seraphs and light of the cosmos?

6.62 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:53

Winds Of Fate

Sosin | tragedy | Complete

Wind brushes against our will and pushes us in the direction it travels. Most people control the flow of its current, even if it stems from the eye of a hurricane. As for the rest of us, we grew tired of trying.  Edited by RedPandaChickAlso posted on Scribble Hub, Neovel, and Webnovel

0.95 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:51

Digital Transfer

DrpyCatty | tragedy | Complete

After receiving a strange package, J anxiously calls for their friend Vix to come and help them figure out what it is.

1.93 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 13:52

The gamble of my life

Ash thirumuru 25 | tragedy | Complete

Arjun, once a diligent student from a loving middle-class family, takes a fateful plunge into the world of online gambling, guided by his charismatic friend Raj. The story unfolds as Arjun experiences the highs of early victories, the thrill of virtual games, and the camaraderie that ensues. However, the narrative takes a darker turn as Arjun succumbs to the addictive allure, neglecting his studies, relationships, and responsibilities. The downward spiral intensifies, leading to missed classes, strained friendships, and financial losses. As Arjun battles the consequences, the shadows of his choices seep into his dreams, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real. The tale explores the perils of online gambling, the impact on personal and academic life, and the struggle to regain control. Amidst the chaos, Arjun's journey raises questions about temptation, responsibility, and the fragile balance between the virtual and tangible realms.

6.08 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 11:55

Akasha

Terrenheim | psychological | Complete

After experiencing an accident, a woman finds herself in the burning shadow of a strange world as she discovers the truth behind the history she thought she knew. With cover provided by Asviloka https://www.royalroad.com/profile/108594

8.08 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:42

Colors of Fire [BL]

SonaLiv | contemporary | Complete

When Minyook sees a short, blond guy, he kind of forgets to shut up. That's where their friendship begins. Jinxi usually doesn't get what he wants. So he fights for it. Desperately. A feel-good, rainy day, easy read to escape the reality of everyday life.

14.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 13:53