Short_story stories, books, poems, and more

Tags: science_fiction, short_story, sci-fi, ai

A nation without a voice.

By Sonia A. Berrios C.

November 23, 2023

Shelves: 1

This is the story of Catalina, a girl who one day decided to use music to bring a voice to the citizens of her silent nation. This is my first story in a collection of short stories based on a fictional world I created called The Highlands. Read More

Tags: science_fiction, short_story, sci-fi, dystopia, firststory

Star Bridge 17

By AstroMunky

Short Story / Science Fiction

January 08, 2020

This is a fun, short sci-fi story. After a peculiar set of events, humankind manage to voyage to distant stars. This story tells the tale of one very unique expedition, in the Star Bridge 17 craft. Please let me know if you enjoyed it and would like to hear part… Read More

Tags: adventure, short_story, comedy, scifi, short-story

Yellow Chrome

By Antietam 5

October 28, 2019

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

...doctor gave me some pills... Read More

Tags: depression, short_story, flash-fiction, african_american, anxiety

STRANGE WORLD

By somme84

Book / Fantasy

November 07, 2018

Comments: 8

Shelves: 2

This is a story that I titled "Strange World" and it concerns a strange and unique being that is suddenly transported to Earth in the middle of World War I in 1918. This story follows the main character called Wally through the decades as he learns and adapts to life… Read More

Tags: love, fantasy, death, friendship, life, adventure, travel, short_story, learning, dreams, sadness, history, friends, wishes, another_world

Random Creepy Story...

By LittleBear47

September 24, 2018

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

This is just a random story that I wrote but I would love some feedback on it. Any one who is interested in reading it, tell me if you like it and what I can do to improve my writing. Thank you!!!! Read More

Tags: horror, short_story, woods, haunted_house

The One that Binds Us - Short Story Contest

By ShadaStorm120

Writing Contest / Other

November 03, 2017

Comments: 30

Shelves: 6

The Writers Rift House

Welcome one and all, to the One that Binds us. So, this is my very first contest. I’ve been on Booksie for quite awhile now and recently decided I should probably try hosting one. I am hoping this will be fun, challenging and most of all, rewarding, so read… Read More

Tags: fantasy, world, short_story, sci-fi, contest

Prolouge

By Jktrolling

Book / Non-Fiction

December 25, 2016

My beginning Read More

Tags: love, death, family, life, pain, story, short_story, true_story, truth, growth, update

Hillside High

By AnthonyR

December 17, 2016

Comments: 2

"Hillside High" is a short horror story that I came up with in my spare time. It's basically a short trip through my twisted fifteen-year-old mind. This is all made up. I have no intentions of doing any of this. I just wanted to write a quick horror story. Sources:… Read More

Tags: school, short_story, high_school, short_stories, school_shootings

Disregard

By Ellis Walker V

Book / Other

January 18, 2017

A small collection of short stories is found in this book. depending on what I am inspired to write determines the genre and situation of each particular story. Come on in and explore the variety. Read More

Tags: fiction, life, short_story

Contest...

By Spyguy

Poem / Editorial and Opinion

May 24, 2016

Comments: 6

The Review Chain House

Ever want to be center stage? Now's your chance... Read More

Tags: short_story, contest, have_fun, spyguy

Can I Get Some Turkey?

By P3anut

Short Story / Humor

November 23, 2015

Comments: 2

This is a flash-fiction under 150 words from the mind of a dog during the Thanksgiving dinner. If you're a vegetarian, I apologize for the turkey. Read More

Tags: flash_fiction, humor, fiction, short_story, dog_mind

First Day

By novelGIRL12

November 12, 2015

Comments: 1

Kids usually leap at the chance of leaving their parents for 7 hours and going to school. Me? I seemed to be the exception Read More

Tags: short_story, vignette

Washing Free

By wlkns11

November 06, 2015

A short story inspired by a live-streamed musician playing the piano with visuals of nature off of twitch. It's a man's realization of life and his surroundings. Read More

Tags: nature, inspired, short_story

The Brave

By Matthias VanSmithe

Short Story / Action and Adventure

November 05, 2015

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

ISIS has taken over the whole world and only christians and atheists are left in their under ground bunker. Read More

Tags: young_adult, adult, adventure, short_story, young, action, young_writer, dystopian_story

Hilarity Ensues

By joe ken D

November 05, 2015

The first short story I wrote. "Hilarity Ensues" is based on my stand-up comedy debut. Read More

Tags: fiction, short_story, autobiographical_fiction

The Puzzle and the Loon

By RdTollackson

Short Story / Literary Fiction

November 02, 2015

A retired Physics professor builds a cabin and a science laboratory near a pond. While there he spends all of his time trying to "apprehend the mystery of the universe". But when a mystical puzzle arrives in the mail, he switches his focus and for years obsesses over the puzzle--until… Read More

Tags: nature, religion, life, philosophy, short_story, belief, truth, art, science, human, literary, puzzle, loon

The Last Assignment

By eleanorclark

October 30, 2015

Comments: 2

Finishing University and deciding what to do next. This comes from a creative writing prompt I saw: Write a recent experience of yours, but not from first person perspective. Read More

Tags: short_story, assignments, university, amateur, first_attempt, watercolour_painting

Seeking Answers

By SJordayne

Short Story / Religion and Spirituality

October 26, 2015

A universal search for the answer to all things. Read More

Tags: god, life, philosophy, short_story, journey, truth, meaning, quest, searching, discovery, meaning_of_life, universal

Imprisoned

By Bailey Blackburn

October 22, 2015

Don't really know what to write without spoiling it, but this is a story about someone who is trapped, in more ways that one. PS - This is the first thing I've written and taken seriously, so any criticism you have is appreciated. :D Read More

Tags: dark, fiction, mystery, short_story

Remember This by NiNamicality

By NiNamicality

Short Story / Young Adult

October 17, 2015

A girl recalls a tragic accident she was involved in. Read More

Tags: young_adult, short_story, girl, car_accident

Renaissance Robbery (Pattyd52)

By PattyD52

October 15, 2015

A robbery takes place in renaissance England Read More

Tags: short_story, renaissance

After The First Frost

By Julyn Pride

Book / Children Stories

October 14, 2015

Shelves: 1

I am currently working on a collection of children's stories called "After The First Frost." It is written in Native American style and the stories are all lessons or stories from nature. I am posting one of the stories here. I hope to have the book published by June of… Read More

Tags: children, short_story, lesson, native_american, parable

Eternal Pain

By GhostWalker

Poem / Poetry

October 09, 2015

Its been a while since I've posted on here, though I'd give it a try with something new I've written today. Hope ya'll like it. Read More

Tags: fiction, ghost, poem, sad, short_story, hurt, run, eternity

Larry's Cafe

By Elijah Morland

October 07, 2015

Vignette of an invisible man, in a blind city. Read More

Tags: short_story, homeless, modern_life, vignette

Getting the Full Experience

By James Scott

Short Story / Literary Fiction

October 06, 2015

Comments: 3

CAUTION!!! STORY CONTAINS EXTREME VIOLENCE and SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER!!! I've touched many subjects as a writer. I've always tried to not write about the same thing twice. This can be challenging after a while, especially when you're number one rule is "write what you know". In an attempt to spawn… Read More

Tags: death, abuse, fiction, pain, short, story, writing, short_story, violence, write, writer, blood, suffering, literary, domestic_abuse

School System

By LadyStitches

October 05, 2015

I decided to write about what I've learned about current school systems. With what I learned, I learned as a junior in high school from my school counselor. Her exact words were, "We need to feel bad for the bullies and teach targets not to be targets." Read More

Tags: short_story, bullying, school_systems

The Moment I Knew

By swirlypearly

October 05, 2015

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

Christie--concerned with her friend's well being--stops by Sam's house on her way home from school. However, she was not at all prepared for the secret that is about to be revealed. ********** I think I've been watching too much Criminal Minds lately. This was written for the a contest on… Read More

Tags: creepy, scary, teen, short_story, thriller, spooky

Rosalie, Part II

By Evan Musto

Short Story / Romance

September 29, 2015

Comments: 1

Another photo based short story for Rosalie. Read More

Tags: romance, short_story, hiking, photo_based_writing

A Murder

By Fawn Bonning

September 29, 2015

Comments: 1