Short Stories Online
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The Count At Midnight
The Count At Midnight The Count was a lonely man. For decades he had lived alone, a recluse in his castle. There were stories about him in the town, rumours that bored housewives had created to explain his peculiarities. Some were so farfetched even he had to laugh, others were so close to the truth… Continue reading
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Dancing By The Ocean
Dancing by the ocean, she finally felt like herself again. She took a deep breath, smelling the fresh air. It has been so long since she had been able to have the pleasure of her own company, no tasks that needed to be done, no stress of life. She cherished it while she could. Today,… Continue reading
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For Forever And Always
Life had not been kind to Maryanna. Growing up with an alcoholic father, a resentful, cold and bitter mother, uninterested older siblings and mean school bullies meant she never felt much love. And naturally she made the mistake most beautiful women that have never felt loved make. She married the first man that proposed to… Continue reading
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The One Rule (A Short Story)
She lay on the ground weeping hysterically, covered in blood. Some people just never learn. I had made it clear that not cheating was the one rule I had for this marriage. If only he had taken my words more seriously. Two lives could have been saved. About The One Rule: I’m not going to… Continue reading
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An Unforeseen Inconvenience
An Unforeseen Inconvenience She slowly walked on the sidewalk, making her way to her apartment. Unfortunately for her, work meant that this was her normal routine. Her boss had been working her more and more. She was forced to work till the early hours of the morning almost every day now. And her days were… Continue reading
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One Sentence Story #6
One Sentence Story: The taste of you still lingers on my lips, your blood still fresh on my hands. I’m back with another “One Sentence Story” because I had nothing else to write today. And I decided to go with the murderous theme that I’ve had going this week. I’ve also been busy with work… Continue reading
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An End And A New Beginning
“Ummm… maybe tomorrow… I’m busy today…” That was the fifth time Mark had blown me off. I had been trying to get spend some time with him for two weeks now but he was suddenly acting distant and aloof. We had such a great relationship. We connected on every level. I just could not understand… Continue reading
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Happily Never After
“No, please where are you takin g my husband? What is all this even about?” I yelled at the police officer arresting my husband. “Ma’am, did you know husband was having an affair with someone called Anna Kipper?” I stood there looking stunned. “What? No… No… That can’t be,” I whispered. “We have pictures and… Continue reading
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Followed In The Night
Followed in the night Hands in my pockets Are we alone? Is there someone that can help? Footsteps grow faster Breathing becomes heavier I clutch the keys in my pocket And turn around ready to strike “I think you dropped this” He hands me my credit card And walks away About The Poem I know… Continue reading
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I Should Have Run
I should have listened to my gut When it told me to run But I stayed Much longer than I would like to admit Now it’s too late Running is no longer an option I’ve been watching a lot of psycho-thrillers and horror movies lately because I love those kind of movies and that’s where this… Continue reading