Microfiction
Shimmer
The source of the maddeningly, hypnotic melody emanating from the woods is standing before me. It appears to be some kind of bird. Its feathers are a thousand glimmering gradients of every color. A rainbow of shifting hues, sparkling in blinding brilliance. I have never seen anything like it. I am going to try to get closer.”
By Philip L. Cress3 years ago in Fiction
Home Run
The sound of a home run is distinct. No sound like it, not even when the sound comes from the field of a little league game. A sharp noise as the ball connects, a solid clunk from the discarded bat, cheering from the stands, and the pounding of cleats hitting dirt. As the batter rounds bases the cheers get louder, the realization when the ball leaves the park.
By Abby Jacobsen3 years ago in Fiction
Let Not the Luddite Rule
Challenges to the businesses is what business was about to Lecter Ving. He knew that switchboard operators had been phased out by the smartphone and all the technology that led up to them. The color of charcoal, he clasped his cufflinks and headed towards the office in his Goulding Flight Path model.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
Man vs. Nature
Wind swirled through blades of grass, creating a cacophony of whistles. Grasshoppers flitted about, flinging themselves over my face. Birds floated on the undulating wind, chirping with excitement as they chased each other. As I peered through the leaves of the magnificent white oak, an acorn dropped on my forehead. I rubbed my forehead an irritation at the interruption and met the eyes of a curious squirrel. It turned its head slightly as I shook my fist up at it. I picked up the acorn and threw it back, hitting the squirrel. “Nailed it!” I yelled.
By Mason Walters3 years ago in Fiction
