The first summer night

Ruslan_rb_kg | one_shot | Complete

Going to sea, century after century, generation after generation, people have met the same things there - the wind, the waves and a ship with an elven captain coming into port just to restock the supplies...

2.75 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:44

A Tale of Tricks and Knowledge

Emersyn Hart | tragedy | Complete

This story was written for the Royal Road Community Magazine Jan 2024 Ezekiel craved one thing: knowledge to become immortal. Each day he studies in a library worn down by time, hidden away past the forest. Each day, he returns with the same information. Immortality may have existed, but it can't exist anymore. The first human girl visits his hometown. Enamoured by her desire to fill her life with adventure, Ezekiel shares the library with the traveller. What was supposed to be a simple test of resolve was anything but. Secrets are uncovered. Decisions must be made. What to Expect: - 1.5k - 3k word chapters - Enemies to Lovers Romance Side Plot - A medium paced story - Non-human x Human relationship

14.70 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:48

Quiet kids

Losing_Dog2 | tragedy | Complete

The following is a work of fiction, which includes a triple murder, bruises, a lonely house, a girl who wants to disappear, and quietness.

11.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 16:50

A Gathering of Humans

EmmyJL | comedy | Complete

What would happen if animals made a nature documentary all about humans? Fiddler is a mouse with a big idea and an even bigger attitude. He works in TV and wants to reveal to his woodland friends the mysteries of the human world. But humans are dangerous, and Fiddler's rivals want him stopped. Can he achieve his dream and make the best wildlife documentary ever? You'll have to find out. 'A Gathering of Humans' is just a silly tale I wrote a long time ago. It's a bit of fluff, mostly for younger people but if you need a bit of light-hearted reading in your life, I hope you will enjoy this. Oh, and suspend your disbelief for a little while.

10.27 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:27

Necks Direct

Jeffrey B Wolf | comedy | Complete

Thisis a short slice of life urban fantasy story where a partial vampire gets more than he bargained for from his recently ordered meal.

1.71 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:24

Skin Never Forgets

cerealsariel | drama | Complete

Skin never forgets. And neither did she. After losing everything, tonight she's taking revenge. Winner of the Huddler's Challenge short story contest!Full story is out now!

8.60 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:15

Macabre Mysteries

D. L. Schindler | horror | Complete

Anthology of horror stories with a strong focus on murder and death.

23.29 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:35

Last Resort

Anthony215 | horror | Complete

A group of tourists are now forced to survive after an island that was once home to a famous resort on the beautiful island of Banoi becomes ground zero to a zombie apocalypse. They will have to navigate their way through hell on paradise and attempt to make it off the island that was once home to a beautiful resort. Will they find their way off the island and survive or will they become victims to the one thing they are running from?

20.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:32

Rend the Flesh

twoheadedcalf | horror | Complete

A vignette about growing up and seizing bodily autonomy by your teeth.

1.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:30

Body of Life

NicholasTeller | horror | Complete

A woman wakes up in the middle of a dark tunnel of flesh. With no memory of how she got there, her only choice is to move forwards and discover what this place is. This is a (very) short story made as an assignment for a university writing course

1.20 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:30

Power

Rollmono | mystery | Complete

On the day of his 10th birthday Terry Andrew (an anxious kid) develops power beyond any mortal person. Terry's powers are causing him problems in his life. Terry must take control of his power before his power controls him.

7.50 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:44

Avalon (Year 2)

Miss hearty | mystery | Complete

Avalon is going back to Hogwarts for her second year. she is looking forward to going back. but when a dark wizard escapes out of prizon her 2nd year may be in danger Please rate my stories.

8.48 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

The Secrets of Lineage and Truth in Murder

JRBANCROFT | mystery | Complete

Murder, hidden family secrets, a car fortune, and blackmail. A trio tries to bring their successful car company to America, a competitor to the Model T, though their progress is deterred by a murder. When one of the owners finds out his father was murdered, and he is forced to go home for the first time in decades. A home and family he had not seen for a very good reason. There he meets a young lady who holds the pieces to the rest of the story.

18.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

Striker: a R. A. T. H short story

LotsChrono | psychological | Complete

What are comrades who run on code? What makes an artificial creation designed to fight alive? Taking place before the events of 'R. A. T. H', this is a short story that focuses on the character Shana Striker with a brief glimpse into her past as a Captain within Alos's army. It is best read after having read up to at least the end of chapter 23 of the main story, though chapter 30 is more preferable. Yet, this short may also stand alone on its own merits if you wish it to. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vwKhVUR Want more interesting stories? Check out my profile.

2.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:43

group hug

CitrusIsUndecided | psychological | Complete

want one? a hug, i mean. one page story by the ever-obscure author of Schneiders Guide. warning: features a familiar lack of capitalization and a certain brand of nonsense usually associated with LSD.

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

The Black Unicorn

Ralts Bloodthorne | one_shot | Complete

The Sterile Queen Aveliene, the most feared of the legendary Wraithkillers, has been sent by her step-mother, the Eternal Elba, to look into rumors that the black unicorn has returned. After over a century of war, the Six Worlds lie in ruins, and an ill omen like the black unicorn appearing could mean that the troubles are still not over. A story set in the Six Worlds of Shtar, it takes place during the same time period as Echoes of War, but is a complete, stand-alone work.

12.61 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:01

How to make an announcement!

DarlaSansby | comedy | Complete

Steve and Bucky have something to tell the others, but things don't go as smooth as planned... Avengers AU

0.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:32

The First Display - A Legendary Moonlight Sculptor Add-on

Bigy Tims | comedy | Complete

This story adds details the Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, Volume 1, in which Weed goes to the Lair of Litvartwith the regiment led by Midvale. Yes, I understand it's a really obscure and forgettable moment. It's really short, so please read it before judging it. It's probably best read in conjunction with chapters 6 and 7 of the first volume, since there's a lot of overlap. If you've read this far, then thank you for giving this obscure little thing a chance. TL;DR It's a short story to add details to LMS Vol.1.

1.43 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 18:24

Feet Off The Ground

JDTHEGREATANIMAL | psychological | Complete

An ordinary man who drifts through life and encounters something that links to his dream.

0.86 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 10:45

Echoes of the Mind's Eye: 13 Speculative Fiction Short Stories

Victor D. Lopez | psychological | Complete

[Synopsis from the book's web pages at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords] This book is a compilation of 13 contemporary science fiction and speculative fiction short stories whose range extends from the innermost dimensions of the mind to the outer reaches of the universe. The stories touch on both timeless and novel themes including philosophical questions as to the meaning of life, the nature of reality, the power of love, the catastrophic consequences of looking for truth in all the wrong places, scientific hubris, and the superlative strength and wrenching weakness of the human spirit. Themes include hard and soft science fiction, horror, humor, romance and literary fiction in both traditional and unusual combinations. Several of the stories in this collection can be classified as "dark fiction" that pose all too disturbingly feasible ways for human beings to destroy themselves through bad decisions--and perhaps even our corner of the universe. But these are tempered with humor and with the hope that springs from humanity's ability to cheat fate through its ingenuity--and, more importantly, to learn from its mistakes. These stories are intended to entertain, but also to leave the reader thinking long after she/he puts down the book.

28.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 10:39