Absurd stories, books, poems, and more

(Ongoing) Wailing Flower is a raw and introspective story about the absurdity of modern life, consumerism, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Told through the eyes of a disillusioned protagonist, it explores the struggle between nihilism and self-discovery. Read More

Tags: sad, modern, modernity, absurd, absurdism

Pickle Pals at War

By Allen Fried

December 23, 2024

In the quirky town of Chuckleburg, two friends, Chip and Dill, were known for their laughter and mischief. They were inseparable until the day of the Great Pickle Predicament, which transformed their friendship into a rivalry that would go down in history. Read More

Tags: war, fight, comedy, absurd, hilarious

The Accidental Diplomat

By Allen Fried

December 19, 2024

In a world where numbers suffocate creativity, Zeke Thunderbolt, an eccentric accountant, unwittingly submits an interpretive dance video instead of a tax return, igniting a series of bizarre events. As a relentless auditor investigates and an avant-garde artist sees potential for revolution, Zeke's mischievous ferret swallows a top-secret microchip, plunging… Read More

Tags: comedy, chase, absurd, diplomat

The Quacky Scheme of Larry Lafferty

By Fried Allen

December 18, 2024

In the quirky town of Quirkville, Larry Lafferty stumbles upon a brilliant yet absurd idea: a subscription service for outrageous rubber ducks. As his business, Ducky Delights, skyrockets to success, Larry revels in the newfound wealth and attention. However, when his friend Bob uncovers the unethical practices behind the operation,… Read More

Tags: greed, comedy, absurd

The Great Lawn Mower Incident

By Fried Allen

December 16, 2024

In the quiet suburb of Maple Street, Jasper Holloway's meticulously maintained lawn faces an unexpected threat: a single, defiant dandelion. What begins as a routine gardening mission quickly spirals into a hilarious spectacle as Jasper's overzealous quest to eradicate the weed attracts the attention of his eccentric neighbors Read More

Tags: dandelion, absurd, squirrel, intense, lawns

The Incredible Identity Crisis of Marcus Thompson

By Fried Allen

December 12, 2024

Caught in a whirlwind of absurd self-discovery, Marcus Thompson decides to lean into his newfound identity crisis with gusto. He starts impersonating everyone from Wall Street analysts to intergalactic overlords, reveling in the chaos of his ever-changing personas. Just when he thinks things can’t get any crazier, the CIA shows… Read More

Tags: secret, identity, absurd

Eleven Ducks All in a Row - Short Stories 3

Book / Humor

November 10, 2024

A series of short stories and essays, most post modern. Literary allusions, absurd book titles, and fake reviews are included. Read More

Tags: short, fake, absurd, post-modern, pomo

Eleven Ducks All in a Row; Short Stories 2

Book / Literary Fiction

November 10, 2024

A series of short stories and essays, most post modern. Literary allusions, absurd book titles, and fake reviews are included. Read More

Tags: short, fake, absurd, post-modern, pomo

The Official Bizarro Bible

Book / Commercial Fiction

November 10, 2024

An absurd Biblical treatment of the 1996 rise of the Bizarro literary genre through its attempted resurrection in 2016. Read More

Tags: absurd, trash, nonsense, meta, bizarro

Eleven Ducks all In a Row - Short Stories 1

Book / Literary Fiction

November 05, 2024

A series of short stories and essays, most post modern. Literary allusions, absurd book titles, and fake reviews are included. Read More

Tags: short, absurd, po-mo, pomo, fake-reviews

Escape Tromsø!

By daniel grayson

September 29, 2024

A teenage boy working a shitty job escapes his life as a slave. Absurdity warning. Read More

Tags: absurd, dark-humor, darkhumor, political-satire, politicalsatire

Syria; More or Perhaps Preferably Less

July 20, 2023

A brief fictional history of Syria; intended to approach the absurdity of the reality. Read More

Tags: history, stupid, syria, absurd, backward

The Dry Spell

Book / Literary Fiction

May 17, 2023

Man walks his dog and meets "unusual" people. This book is intended to mimic a series of David Foster Wallace short stories. Read More

Tags: dog, museum, absurd, drought, dfw

The Big Flush A/K/A The Flood

May 07, 2023