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Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.
A Mother's Love By Valerie Allen

Doesn't every family have one, the "wild child," the "black sheep," the "trouble maker?" A woman, devastated by her beloved son, is bolstered by her loving family. In her darkest moment, she discovers her son's deepest respect and love for her.

The Freedom Fighter By Clara

A story set in a post apocalypse America

Andy's Antics - The Fourth of July By Marla

Andy wants to make some money

 
The Christmas Tree By JP Brown

Joy of Giving

Air and Sea By Jpater

Mustissac sends an army to capture Delilah

Heaven By Emilia

A short story of a harsh side of the world we live in.

No secrets By Sharon Boothroyd

Cassie feels insecure in her second marriage.

Dove Of Love By JP Brown

Meek and Mild

The Crimson Summer By AI Text Adventure

12-year-old Boy Scouts confront aliens

The Dare By Vamika Sharma

This story is about 2 girls in a so-called haunted place to stay what will happen? read more to find out

The Nightmare By Manish Kumar Sharma

This story is about a girl having a dreadful scary experience. Read to find out what happens.

A stranger i once knew By Ilosa Zolo

a yearner writes about someone she misses until she realizes she lets her thoughts consume her.

Dream Corpses: 3. Cosmic Reheating By Don Wagberg

Learning the ropes in The House of Balloons

The Crash By Jpater

Inexperienced with a flying hoverboard Hailey crashes into a forest

An Unlikely Catholic By Barry

Evelyn Ryan has attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for twenty-eight years but is neither Catholic nor has any intention of ever joining the faith.

The Trumpet's Song By JP Brown

The Sound of Music

Dream Corpses: 2. Cosmic Inflation By Don Wagberg

Thomas Cooper has trouble adapting to the flow.

The 13th Anniversary By Randy Johnson

Dad died 13 years ago tonight

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