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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.
Your Poor Little Eyes By Meraj

The poem expresses guilt over witnessing suffering and highlights a world that watches rather than helps.

All Couples By CPlatt

Tina was worried about her relationship with Jimmy. She hated arguing with her boyfriend but that was life. They would be okay, wouldn't they?

You Think You Know Me By Meraj

The poem “You Think You Know Me” reflects a struggle with identity and being misunderstood. The speaker sees himself as distant and mysterious, hiding from false perceptions and protecting his true self from the world.

Revenge! By Seniha Haksever

This chilling homicide story is about a wealthy british family.

Old Crowface By Robert James Keene

Its a an age old question. When we pass away, is there an afterlife?

Mystery in the Winter Woods By Justin

Agent McCalpin, relocated to an isolated Victorian Era estate in the mysterious winter woods.

Winning Big By CPlatt

Everyone played the lottery, it was the national obsession. Greg played every week, and so did all his friends, apart from one guy called Phil.

"Boo hoo hoo!" By Kevin Hughes

What do you do when a Ghost cries?

The Bus Journey By Mark West

Diary of a bus ride

Prey on the Prowl - A Crime Novel By BS Murthy

Even as Detective Dhruva was enamored of Kavya, whom he rescues from Pravar, her kidnapper, Radha, an alleged murderess of her man and his mistress, gatecrashes into his life. But when Kavya too joins him after her man was poisoned there ensues the tussle of a love triangle, which gets unraveled in a poignant end, but not before a series of murders. Could the culprit be Radha or was it Kavya,

Just Another Face By Odette Rivers

Inspired by all the Jane and John Doe's in the world with the hope to bring more attention to their stories. May they one day have justice. The picture is my own hand.

Untapped By CPlatt

When Guy started hearing this strange tapping sound, it really unnerved him. What was that sound? What did it all mean?

About The Book By CPlatt

Have you ever read a book that you just couldn't put down? When I first discovered the book I was obsessed.

Murders to Mislead By BS Murthy

The title is self-descriptive, isn't it?

‘Untried’ Crime By BS Murthy

An ingenious crime, possibly not 'tried' on the ground or in a court.

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