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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.
Ready or Not By Amayah Dotson

A group revisit the family vacation lake house looking to rekindle any memories. Until the secret of the past comes out and all are on their own survival mode using connection of bad spirits.

MM02-The Awakening By Denise Arnault

The Many Lives of Monica MacDonald continues with the tale of a young girl wandering dazed in a park in the center of Edinburgh Scotland.

The Last Catch-Up By CPlatt

When Tony arrived at the caravan park he was astonished to find it looked the same as it had all those years ago.

The Departure on Platform Two By CPlatt

Steve was waiting for the train home when he saw the woman in the red trench-coat.

The book. By Elizabeth Aldam

Some books may be portals...

Under Attack By CPlatt

Reports were coming in of something happening at the university library. Pretty soon the police and reporters were gathered outside.

Hush Of Shadows (1) By Jayden

A mysterious shadow more of black cloud that consumes light and brings horror in the picture, read to be surprised

The end of an endless story By Sayed Aman Anwari

a tragic fantasy

Under the sea By Sumit

When Ramesh goes in search of an alien.

These Little Lies By CPlatt

Lyn was sick of picking up the slack while her colleagues stayed off. Maybe she should phone in sick.

Dreams of Mars By CPlatt

Ray would have the same dream every night, of a red planet. What did it all mean?

The Mysterious Castle By Aubreigh

A knight find a mysterious castle.

Mark My Words By CPlatt

When there was a knock at the front door one evening, Mark was shocked to find just who was standing on the doorstep.

ABSTRACT HISTORY By BEN BROWN

A woman called Michelle sees visions of ancient times while looking at an abstract painting.

The brush of fate By I-writes

"This painting transported her back to December 13, 2019, a day she spent with Jihoon, the love of her life."

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