Read Short stories

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.

Fragments of the Heart By Saman Hameed

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

Only Son By Atul Sharma

"...Is this God’s way of divine retribution for some sin of mine, of which I am still oblivious? My only son is no more…"

Queer Friend By Atul Sharma

He entered the room as if we were invisible to him, rested his bag on the table with a thud and his eyes looking for something of value...

True Friend By Robin Pine

about true friends

POPCORN, PINOCCHIO & THE WHALE - A Child's Tale By L. Douglas St. Ours

Even the happiest of birthday intentions can be terrifying when the focus of the birthday is a timid momma's boy...

Running To Dream By Simon Daniels

Memories, dreams and paper rounds.

Bath Time By Simon Daniels

How a short sleep in the bath turned into a nightmare.

High on a Hill Beyond the Stream By Elaine Faber

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

TOMBOY By Asqarini

A story about a girl who tried to "find" herself.

Wild Game Hunting By Ed DeRousse

Humorous hunting experiences with family and friends.

THE STORY OF AN OLD TREE By Asqarini

This story is from the tree's experiences/point of view.

THE WORLD AT SEVEN By Susan Joyner-Stumpf

Observations as a child of seven

The Demon Butterfly By Logan I. Sivils

A walk in the garden finds an unusual visitor.

Marching Band Memories By Emerald Gowers

Don't play an instrument, no problem!

My first day in the studio By Ben rapper

read my story, about me and my producer.

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