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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.
COOKIE'S BAD DAY By Jo

And you thought your day was bad.

What Were You Thinking, God ? By Barbara Mullen

A new baby disrupts the lives of each family member differently.

The Cowmen’s’ Fathers’ Day Conversation By G. Mitchell Baker

Two Cowmen Share a Conversation About Fallibility Over Some of the Best Cowmen's Coffee.

Fragments of the Heart By Saman Hameed

Everything works out for Julia Evans, but her life takes a bad turn when her sister dies.

Green By Robin Joy Wirth

Loosely based on The Princess and the Pea, a grandmother insists her grandson's potential bride discovers her secret before she'll give her blessing.

High on a Hill Beyond the Stream By Elaine Faber

The life of a man is measured by the growth of a tree.

THE WORLD AT SEVEN By Susan Joyner-Stumpf

Observations as a child of seven

Santa Clause By Robin Pine

About me believing in Santa Clause.

RAGGEDY ANN DIDN’T GO TO HEAVEN By Susan Joyner-Stumpf

Young girl learns lesson from her Dog

Early Morning Storm By Dorsey Baker

Just a couple in love.

I miss you By Casey

Do you sometimes miss your older sibling?

Pop-A-Top By Ed DeRousse

Family Camping Experience

Blossom in the Snow By Nicole Izmaylov

Two young sisters share a quiet Christmas morning.

Just Us By Geraldine Vesper

"I wouldn't mind if it was just us-forever."

Bridging the Years By Kathleen Thompson Norris

A wife and mother burdened with the cares of her life, receives a visit from a stranger that changes everything for her.

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