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Read Short Stories for Adults

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.

Gardening blues By Tallisman

Humour in gardening!

Mighty Mayor By Dill McLain

A new career for an unusual Casanova...

Angela. By Kevin Hughes

A once in a lifetime talent...comes out of the shadows.

Hydrogen By Terri Talley Venters

Are you scared to fly?

NEVER ALONE By BEN BROWN

Man sits alone on a garden bench. He doesn't feel alone in a spiritual sense.

Little Big Things By CPlatt

Sam lived for the band. Playing lead guitar with his friends was just the best thing in the world.

They lie beneath By Tallisman

Grass grows on the soil they lie beneath

Delusional. By Kevin Hughes

We all see the world the way we want to.

An Andalusian (re)shape By A.Zaak

Al-Andalus was the Muslim-ruled area of the Iberian Peninsula. Historians use the term for the former Islamic states in modern Spain, Portugal and France.

Pee-Wee Herman By Randy Johnson

This is a short poem about a great entertainer

Dreams By Charles E.J. Moulton

If reality is God's dream, then I am looking forward to discovering the real world.

Jimmy Feathers (Part 2) By Kristin Dockar

I first wrote about Jimmy some time ago.

Heart of Valor By Igho Otobo

Kaden, from society's fringes, pursues Amelia, sought by powerful suitors. This action-filled tale delves into love, sacrifice, and unwavering courage as Kaden faces danger and deceit, showcasing enduring love beyond fortune's grasp.

Flight 502 By Tom Di Roma

After disappearing for 52 years, a commercial plane returns sans the crew and the passengers.

Thrive By Tallisman

A poem

Mrs. Q. By Kevin Hughes

What happens when your name changes?

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