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Scarface's Burden

by Joseph Devon

A reworking of one of Jonathan Coulton’s songs. Explore the various inner workings of a mad genius’s compound through the eyes of his most loyal assistant, Scarface. Between maintenance on the golden submarine,...

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Come Back Home

by David Kwaku

A romance short story, heart melting and a great read for those who love to read poetry and love stories

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love story

Snowstorm

by L. Lee Lowe

short story

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fiction

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Night Bird Canyon - a Story of Friends and Fiends

by Bruce T. Forbes

CORRECTIONS MADE April 2012 ... Subtitled 'A Vampire Among the Mormons', this classical Gothic horror story takes place in Northern Utah's Cache Valley in the early years of the Depression. It's not about Mormons...

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horror

Recognition

by Ray Daley

Recognition is the best form of identification. Knowing is half the battle. Being able to recognise the signs keep yourself and everyone else alive. Know your enemy.

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vampire

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The Old Kind

by Claire Farrell

A Short Sci-Fi tale. Lila has been hiding underground her whole life, constantly aware of the threat of an alien race who have enslaved most of the human race. When her clan finally trap one of the Raffians,...

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science fiction

Earth Escape

by Kittytigerhound

I created this story a few years ago for my english homework and enjoyed it. I decided to rewrite it and publish it to see what people think. It is quite a short story of approx 2000 words.

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Young Adult

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Waiting

by CD Clement

So what becomes of us as we lose our faculties? Where do we go and what secrets do we learn? And do we discover that all our sacrifices were worthwhile?

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Strangers: A Short Story

by Snow

A couple receives an unusual gift for the 15th anniversary: they have to go to the airport and pick a flight to a random city that they haven't visited before, at least 1000 km away. The holiday that was supposed...

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strangers

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Tis The Season, Baby

by Jesse Iaquilino

Six 150-word stories of Christmastime and love. Disclaimer: I do not own Muse. The events within are entirely fictional.

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muse slash

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Devotion

by Antony Bennett

"He had escaped the crash without serious injury. A fading bruise on his forehead and a lingering black eye were the only outward signs that anything had happened to him." But Geoff has been affected in ways...

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fantasy

Mind Cafe

by Lizzy Ford

The Mind Café: death’s waiting room and the only refuge for a woman trapped in her body after a tragic accident leaves her unable to do anything but watch the world and think. A fiction, paranormal short...

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life and death

Faerie Prince of Temple Square

by Bruce T. Forbes

When you visit Salt Lake City's historical Temple Square at Christmastime and see millions of lights in the trees and bushes, have you ever asked yourself: Are they lights or are they – Faeries? If I find...

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fantasy

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YOU KNOW WHAT I LIKE TO DO AT FOUR O'CLOCK, ED?

by Stefano Boscutti

Meet Hollywood's most inglorious bastard.

Legendary bad boy movie mogul Don Simpson has just been made the new head of production at Paramount Studios. As he waits for a journalist to arrive for a customary...

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literary fiction

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Psychic Fair

by Roderick Gladwish

Come to the psychic fair for a bit of light-hearted fun.

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palm reading

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Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

by For Lack of Paper

Warning: Contains Domestic Violence A flash fiction (very short, quick read) -- If you're in a position like this, don't wait until tomorrow! There's more out in this world than you could ever know, think of...

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flash fiction

domestic violence

Deadly Allure (sample)

by Appolina Gray

Leon, a rich young man, is at a nightclub with his superficial friends when he encounters the beautiful, exotic Meredith. Taking his chances, he uses his wealth and arrogance to get to know her. After booking...

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erotica

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Three Shades of Mucky Off-White: A Yorkshire Tale of Degradation and Lust

by M.M.Wake

A www.5minutefiction.co.uk tribute to 50 Shades of Grey. Enjoy x

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50 shades of grey

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Special Delivery

by Lia Fairchild

Free flowers every month for a year! Recently widowed Amy was delighted to find that she had won. Flowers have always been a big part of her life. But delivery driver Dave brings more than just bouquets. Can...

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