Colors of Fire [BL]

SonaLiv | contemporary | Complete

When Minyook sees a short, blond guy, he kind of forgets to shut up. That's where their friendship begins. Jinxi usually doesn't get what he wants. So he fights for it. Desperately. A feel-good, rainy day, easy read to escape the reality of everyday life.

14.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 13:53

Pippa's Passing

Scott H | contemporary | Complete

"Pippa's Passing" is the fictional memoir of Jeff Carter who learns that an old love, Pippa Bailey, has died and he relates their story together from their first meeting in high-school up to eleven years before her death when he last saw her.

67.65 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:17

The Riveting Lives of Russell and Sal

RileyKifer | contemporary | Complete

Russell is a virtuous goth with a Christian upbringing. Sal is a carefree slack-off who would rather work retail than go to college. It was hate at first sight. Until they were forced to partner up in class. After their true feelings surface, Sal learns just how different he is from Russell, and all seems hopeless. How can their relationship last, if Sal is asexual? And that's not their only problem. Surprisingly unpredictable, The Riveting Lives of Russell and Sal is about two social outcasts that become the most unlikely couple imaginable.

36.42 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:15

A Happy Place

Lucas Whorley | contemporary | Complete

A husband and wife recovering from marital strife attempt to rekindle their affection with a vacation trip to Maine. In hopes of putting the past away, they look to the future, to the old couple running the bed & breakfast, and to each other. In a desperate fight for their marriage, they find themselves in a battle where the stakes are life and death.

9.79 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:55

Empty Window

DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete

"His empty window now reminds me of how far I am from everything I love." - A short story inspired by a Twitter user's past.

0.64 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:55

Y-Labs Experiment

DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete

Down on his luck, Louie Sen found a job offer after visiting his friend at the local cafe. Desperate to make ends meet, he takes this strange opportunity, and comes out a new man. [Commissioned Work]

1.51 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:55

Pass The Salt

Kai Willow | contemporary | Complete

It's finally here, Kelly's birthday. This was finally the year Kelly would get the birthday surprise she had always wanted. Her boyfriend Mike may be unreliable and doesn't listen to her. Not to mention that her best friend Tiff isn't that much better.But for them to miss all the signs and hints that Kelly has laid out the past year. They would have to be transformed into Helen Keller.

2.61 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:56

Feel Better

DrpyCatty | contemporary | Complete

A short story about Cassie, an anthropomorphic calico cat who is unsure of everything in life, including their relationship. [Commissioned Work]

2.07 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:53

Love and Destruction

SahakiSen | contemporary | Complete

Sylas is a hopeless romantic to a near insane extent. Actavio is a cold hearted, apathetic asshole.So what happens when the delinquent falls in love with the country's most prolific and revered mafia boss?

20.17 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 16:54

Essokinesis

The Thaumaturge | contemporary | Complete

The fourth entry inThe Thaumaturge series. Jackie, a 17 year-old girl in Nevada, 2023, finds that she suddenly develops pyrokinesis. Kineses are potent superpowers that an extremely small amount of people around the world have developed. Her friend, Paul, who she meets in a government protection program to protect these few superpowered individuals, has a rare kinesis; dimensiokinesis, the ability to open gateways between dimensions. This draws the attention of Phineas, the owner of an extremely rich weapons company, who also secretly harbors a kinesis. This story follows the duo as Phineas attempts to kidnap Paul and utilize his powers for his own mysterious purposes. None of this goes unnoticed by Leviticus. The return of The Thaumaturge is imminent.

4.96 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:36

Zombie Shards: Outbreak

trevorm | contemporary | Complete

In the quiet English town of Marrenforth, the dead are returning to life. The zombie apocalypse has begun. Zombie Shards is novella built from a collection of linked short stories and vignettes. These follow the early stages of the outbreak through an assortment of characters. Some will survive, others will not be so lucky; join them in their battle against the undead. This book is for over 18s only.

12.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 15:35

About Last Night

silaslane | contemporary | Complete

Was it a dream? Was it real? What happened last night? Theo Morgan searches for these answers, but will they be the answers he hopes for? Or will he find himself down a dark path? Detective Patrick Turner is determined to find The Paperboy or will The Paperboy find him first?

8.77 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 14:48

Primus

A.R. Harvett | contemporary | Complete

Years after the disappearance of most of humanity, Mark travels a blasted desert wasteland in the hopes of surviving to the next day. Then, his routine is shattered when he stumbles upon Horan, an exiled prince of a race of superpowered immortals called Primoi. Now with a golden opportunity to turn his own life around, Mark decides to ferry Horan across three continents to try and stop his power-mad uncle from wreaking untold havoc across what remains of the world.

53.27 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:19

Swipe Right for Catfish

Kai Willow | contemporary | Complete

Autumn K黨n is done with dating. A proud, self-confessed romantic, she always imagined she'd find "The One" and win her happily ever after. But if love is a game, the rules must be written in ancient Greek.Annoyingly, her friends say it's her fault. That she's a sucker for a pretty face, and tends to overlook the lesser details, like personality. Even so, when her cousin suggests the limitless smorgasbord that is dating online, Autumn shudders. For about three minutes. Then she downloads the app.Autumn's hopes lift when she matches with a cutie who appears to read more than just her daily horoscope and understands Autumn in a way that's almost uncanny. But every rose has its thorns. Autumn is looking for chemistry, companionship, and commitment, but what she discovers instead could ruin her faith in love once and for all.In this funny and poignant new adult F/F romance, Autumn will discover that the path to true love is filled with twists and turns, but she might just find herself along the way.

10.74 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:14

The Billboard

----EMMM---- | contemporary | Complete

Getting home in one piece to have a drink with your friends is a good thing. Figuring out how to make the design of a corn research shed interesting while getting there is even better. Especially when your studio professor is out to get you!

0.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:12

A Slice of Life and Other Short Stories

Killerbee442 | contemporary | Complete

One big healthy serving of a slice of life. I saved the best for last.

1.00 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:11

The Pale-Black Maiden

SRTudor | contemporary | Complete

Martin, longing for excitement in his monotonous life, decides to drink at a local pub. There he meets a strange woman who promises him an escape from mundanity. But at a great price.

1.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:11

Whimsical Invitations

jay244 | contemporary | Complete

This is a short story and poetry compilation that I will occasionally add to. This poems in this book are now available on amazon.

35.93 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 11:52

Guzzle

Hersi Hersi | contemporary | Complete

Two friends on a day out talking about things they shouldn't be talking about

0.36 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:23

Dream

Nemesis Quill | contemporary | Complete

This is just a poem that I wrote a few years ago, in the early hours of the morning.

0.12 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 10:23