Mad Sadie | one_shot | Complete
The final game in a chess tournament doesn't go quite as anyone planned... A short story.
0.56 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 13:43
Mad Sadie | one_shot | Complete
A young witch makes a storm. A short.
0.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 13:43
silentlysnowing | one_shot | Complete
Siren is an artist of all trades who fills her time with creation and performance. Zander is an adventurer who is always on the hunt for new challenges and undiscovered wonders. Both are solo acts, beings who make their own way through life and never settle for long in one place or with one person. Both are also immortal in a universe where living forever is a privilege held by very few. After a chance meeting and a planetwide catastrophe, Siren and Zander agree to work together in an effort to set things right. But when a simple mission goes wrong, these two independent souls might learn that sometimes, even an immortal needs someone else to lean on.
10.10 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 13:43
Methuselah | one_shot | Complete
A sci-fi-fantasy shortstory about political strife on a metropolis space-station populated by plant-humanoid aliens. Our Hero leads a team of his assistants to investigate the whereabouts of the station's Captain, whose absence has been noted at a time of unrest where he'd otherwise step in.
1.81 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 13:42
Fay Voss | contemporary | Complete
Grownups don't believe me, but he's there. (This is written in diary format.)
0.85 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 14:10
Kaylaellen92 | contemporary | Complete
Kevin's life changed forever when a mysterious girl named Zoey came knocking at his door. After his wife died, Kevin felt guilty that, as a doctor, he was unable to save her. He left his career and previous life and now liveswith his tiny dog, Ghost, across from the cemetery where he is the groundsman. He never dreamed his life would turn out thisway. Then one day, a mysterious girl knocks on his door. When Zoey comes into his life, he is intrigued when he realizes she has nomemory of her past. Kevin shares his home and eventually his love with this mysterious girl. When he discovers the truth about her,can their relationship survive?
8.21 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 14:10
Jacob A Zucker | fantasy | On going
NOTE: Hi all. I've published my book on Amazon! Unfortunately because of KDP exclusivity rules I've had to remove my story from Royal Road. I just wanted to thank everyone who read Nomads of the Sea and offered their thoughts. You're the reason the book is published now and I can't express my appreciation enough. If you decide you want to check out the book on Amazon, it's available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RWGRS5K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Synopsis In the Nisi Archipelago, a civil war festers. Zealous insurgents burn villages across the islands in an effort to return the Mangaal people to the sea and free themselves of their Lyssan overlords.Sig of the Midandaal, the son of a diplomat, must combat the growing threat. As he stamps down the rebellion, he quickly finds his talent for bloodshed surpassing his talent for peace.Idalia Goss is attached to the Lyssan company that has been sent to aid the loyalists. The daughter of a renowned physician and arcane scholar, her task is to learn more about the Mangaal mages, who far outstrip the mainland sorcerers. Her efforts are hindered by the dark reputation of her predecessors.Back on Lyssa, Bryn Urien, the Inferno of Mochan Pass, has lost his spark. Once, as the foremost mage of the royal army, he slew indiscriminately in the name of his queen. Now, he finds himself enfeebled and on the run.Witness the beginnings of the storied band of soldiers who came to be known as the Fishgut Guard.
0.87 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:12
WhiteRose-BlueSpace | tragedy | Complete
Time takes everything. Nothing can beat it, nothing can change it, entropy will always take its course but there are always those who try to resist it, to try and immortalise themselves in one way or another. There is never a question of whether they will succeed, but of how many will be dragged down in the attempt and just how long it will take for time to wipe the slate clean. For there is no such thing as immortality. [Joint 4th runner up in the January 2024 RR Community Magazine Contestant "Immortality is a Myth" with also the highest prompt adherence score]
4.47 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 15:05
My submission for the January Writing Contest POWER of the SUN is a Cells at Work-inspired comedy short story about a hydrogen atom that goes on an adventure trying to stop the sun from going out. This story contains some mild profanity and dumb hijinks, Not everything is serious throughout this story and some things will not be explained because I do not care. Enjoy the story!
9.57 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:20
kjoatmon | one_shot | Complete
What exactly is Monster Farming? Well, the sad fact is that most people do not know when they sign up for the degree. They only really learn after getting into the 101 class. Let's see why!
1.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:21
Mad Sadie | one_shot | Complete
A professional thief visits his little sister. A short story.
0.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:20
Evelyn Adelberg | one_shot | Complete
Each page is a new beginning. Quite literary when it comes to this compilation of flash fiction written by a myriad of authors. Each one only has a paragraph and a list of characters to work off, to continue the main story. Let's see where this takes us! This story is brought to you by : DT_Reunion nerdy_asian27 Gasmaskbro One_Chance skitta Space Pickle Little Racoon Rhea Bring ringe The Cabbage Preacher
16.99 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:23
at least 3 characters long | tragedy | Complete
Asher lives a normal, happy life with his father and younger brother, Adrian. Adrian has always been very weak and often gets sick. However, Asher is determined to help his brother have the best life he can provide him with. Asher, who is slowly recovering from the loss of his mother and learning to enjoy life through music, is one day suddenly bombarded by voices in his head- voices that he does not know. These voices, which are said to be the voices that even Hell could not contain, tell him that he has two options: either live with their torment forever or help them to cause chaos and destruction in return for assistance only they can offer.
6.45 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:25
OceansInTheSky | contemporary | Complete
It's been ten months since the incident, and Yuuko's moved to a new school. But there's one student he notices is different from the others, and his father's words echo through his mind everytime he sees her. How should a person cope with something lost? And just what is it that a child should, and should not, do?
27.34 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 16:51
Virgil619 | mystery | Complete
In the quaint, historic town of Ebonshire, John finds himself grappling with a growing sense of unease as he discovers a cryptic message urging him to meet a mysterious friend at the old Ebonshire Bridge. The town, known for its charm and rich history, is eerily empty, and an invisible tension hangs in the air. Determined to uncover the truth behind the strange happenings in Ebonshire. Posting schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. This is my first novel. Would appreciate it if you went easy on me. I would very much appreciate any suggestions and criticism you can provide that can help meimprove. I have already finished this story and will try my best to apply your suggestions and criticism in my next novel. Thank you for taking the time to read my novel, I very much appreciate it.
13.38 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 17:17
Shanidar Man 8 | tragedy | Complete
Stuart, a capuchin monkey, longs for the jungle. The iron bars of his cage sap his sanity day by day. The other animals around him have already slipped away, caught in their own misattributed hopes. But, when escape becomes possible, does the jungle grow closer or farther away? In this story inspired by the horrors of the primate pet trade, Stuart searches for solace amongst the madness.
2.69 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 17:47
TealiciousTea | tragedy | Complete
The Dark Elveshave lived in the caves since before humanity walked the lands. The fire that kindles their long lives has been cursed, and soon they will know death. A human child apprenticed to these Fae has the ability and opportunity to stop this calamity. To purge the flame of immortals of its curse if he can survive long enough not to get eaten by the creature who cursed it. However, the struggle to live like the quest for immortality demands cruel payments. An original dark fantasy short story. Character centred and introspective.
5.19 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 17:50
aly-clark | mystery | Complete
Lady Ana and Scribe Lin are left with the destruction of the Tognir Kingdom after the Eltana's defeat. As they pick up the pieces of the only life they've ever known, racing against the fading light and warmth for survival, dark secrets about the Tognir's past--and their true identity-- begin to come to the surface. Will they be able to stand strong against the powerful, ancient evil now searching for a new host among them? Or will they fall to the Eye of the Rogue's power--just like their ill-fated ancestors?
5.03 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:34
The First Million Words | sci_fi | Complete
The Progenitors are long gone, but their technology and culture live on. Trillions of beings from hundreds of species speak the Progenitor language, eat Progenitor foods, and use Progenitor technology. The backbone of this society are Hoppers - smugglers who transport goods through the dangerous dimension of the Void. The crew of the Discordant Note is on another routine job when they come across a member of a species nobody has ever seen before - a human. He has no memory of his past, his culture, or of the world he came from. What does he remember? He knows how to operate a multitool, fire a blaster, and how to kill a Sarcorian with his bare hands. Now, the crew and their newest member must steal a powerful ancient artifact, evade the clutches of the powerful Encephalon corporation, and discover the truth about the Progenitors.
1.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 09:55
Chadadin | one_shot | Complete
I thought starting college would be a good opportunity for a huge step up in my personal life and it was but not the way I expected it. It turns out that I'm a Red Dragon which makes me infamous and despised in the magic world, even by other Red Dragons. It doesn't matter what comes my way, because I'll completely dominate it. I will become a Dragon King.
26.10 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 19:01
