Category Archives: Microfiction

The rain and cold deterred Ryan from walking to the meeting. She had dined at a cozy Italian restaurant around the corner, maybe a five-minute walk away, but had decided during her second glass of wine to drive. Ryan saw the weather-torn blue tarp flapping under a flickering streetlamp when she turned onto 20th AvenueContinue reading “Helpless”

Matt clicked the safety on and strapped the rifle over his shoulder. He jumped out of the tree and landed on a bumpy root hidden under a layer of crunchy leaves, sending a sharp pain through his knee. He tried running, then compromised on an accelerated walk. Matt used his arms to shield his faceContinue reading “Keep Away”