Short and Sweet
I discovered micro fiction (stories told in 100 words or less) in 2006 and fell in love with it. I just love to write micro fiction stories. Here you'll find some of the stories I've written and a few links to places to read other micro fiction pieces.
My Published Stories
Here are the micro fiction stories I've had published...
- Spider's Revenge
- This is the first piece I've gotten published. Warning: this is not a good read for those who have a fear of spiders! Published by Flashshot.
- Telling Revenge
- Knowing what your future is isn't always a good thing. Published by Flashshot.
- Crop Dusting
- Inspired by an airplane flying over the house, this story will make you think twice about pesticides and who the pests are. Published by Flashshot.
- Bloody Banking
- A slightly longer micro fiction piece that pokes fun at 'bank rage'.
- Heavenly Entrails
- A micro fiction story that appeared in Flash Shot. It was described as humorous horror.
Brainwashed
By Nancy A. Cavanaugh
"We will be infiltrating the subversive group called Using Peace to Universally Reprogram Society," General Warengore announced.
"What are we up against?" Captain Strong asked.
"Everything we have on UPURS is in your briefings," he answered. "Be careful men. Their leader, codename "Purple Dinosaur", is highly dangerous. Dismissed!"
. . . . .
"General, we just received a radio transmission from Strong. They captured him."
Warengore read the message: Can't escape ... we're a happy family ... resistance fading ... a hug and a kiss ... must give in ... won't you say you love me too?
© 2007
"What are we up against?" Captain Strong asked.
"Everything we have on UPURS is in your briefings," he answered. "Be careful men. Their leader, codename "Purple Dinosaur", is highly dangerous. Dismissed!"
. . . . .
"General, we just received a radio transmission from Strong. They captured him."
Warengore read the message: Can't escape ... we're a happy family ... resistance fading ... a hug and a kiss ... must give in ... won't you say you love me too?
© 2007
Anniversary Dinner
By Nancy A. Cavanaugh
"Meet me at our place. We need to talk."
Everything was ready: dinner, candlelight, flowers, and a present.
She smiled when he arrived.
"Happy anniversary darling."
He was confused. "Anniversary?"
"You know, of our separation. Open your present."
He opened the box on his plate. A soft pop was followed by a small puff of smoke.
He looked up in surprise then fell forward. His face landed in the mashed potatoes.
She picked up her cell phone. "Sweetheart, please let Father O'Malley know we'll be able to have the wedding at St. Mary's after all."
© 2006
Everything was ready: dinner, candlelight, flowers, and a present.
She smiled when he arrived.
"Happy anniversary darling."
He was confused. "Anniversary?"
"You know, of our separation. Open your present."
He opened the box on his plate. A soft pop was followed by a small puff of smoke.
He looked up in surprise then fell forward. His face landed in the mashed potatoes.
She picked up her cell phone. "Sweetheart, please let Father O'Malley know we'll be able to have the wedding at St. Mary's after all."
© 2006
Other Micro Fiction Sites
Here are some other great sites to read micro fiction stories.
- Phil Gardner - Micro Fiction
- Micro Fiction by Phil Gardner. Short stories of less than 100 words.
- The Fiction Flyer
- Each issue of the Fiction Flyer is packed with articles and information for both readers and writers. There are several micro fiction pieces and every month there is a new prompt. The Jan. 2007 issue features an interview with Mike Kechula, editor of Flash Tales Ezine.
- How to Write Micro Fiction
- Learn more about the art of writing micro fiction stories.
The Pile Up
By Nancy A. Cavanaugh
"All units respond to a 40 car pile up on 95 South."
Police, fire and ambulance squads raced to the scene. Fire, blood, and mayhem filled the highway. News copters hovered overhead.
"What happened?" the officer asked the driver.
"I was just driving along when suddenly it was there," she sobbed.
"What was there?"
"I braked then swerved," the woman continued, fixated. "I closed my eyes and heard a thud."
"What were you trying to avoid?" the officer asked impatiently.
"I saw it bounce into the other lane."
"Saw what?!"
She looked at the officer then blushed.
"A pigeon."
© 2006
Police, fire and ambulance squads raced to the scene. Fire, blood, and mayhem filled the highway. News copters hovered overhead.
"What happened?" the officer asked the driver.
"I was just driving along when suddenly it was there," she sobbed.
"What was there?"
"I braked then swerved," the woman continued, fixated. "I closed my eyes and heard a thud."
"What were you trying to avoid?" the officer asked impatiently.
"I saw it bounce into the other lane."
"Saw what?!"
She looked at the officer then blushed.
"A pigeon."
© 2006
Cat and Mouse Games
By Nancy A. Cavanaugh
"Help!" cried the mouse.
The cat just laughed. "There's no one here."
"Let me go!" the mouse pleaded.
"Ahh! If only I could!" the large tabby said. "But I've not eaten yet today."
The mouse made a dive for it. The cat called out with a smile, "Don't run. You'll only die tired!"
But the mouse seemed not to listen as he ran down the alley. With several long bounds the cat soon caught up with his prey. He could hear the rodent's heart pounding and heavy breathing as he stepped on its tail.
The cat bit into his tender mousy meal. "Delicious."
© 2006
The cat just laughed. "There's no one here."
"Let me go!" the mouse pleaded.
"Ahh! If only I could!" the large tabby said. "But I've not eaten yet today."
The mouse made a dive for it. The cat called out with a smile, "Don't run. You'll only die tired!"
But the mouse seemed not to listen as he ran down the alley. With several long bounds the cat soon caught up with his prey. He could hear the rodent's heart pounding and heavy breathing as he stepped on its tail.
The cat bit into his tender mousy meal. "Delicious."
© 2006
Snack
By Nancy A. Cavanaugh
Carrie laughed as she ran ahead of the group. She'd been warned to stay with tour but she hadn't been listening. She never listened.
Just as she was out of sight a giant stepped out onto the path. Carrie ran into his big toe.
The giant squatted to get a better look then picked her up. "You'll make a yummy snack."
She screamed as the giant put her in his shirt pocket. No one heard her as the giant continued on his way.
Carrie was never seen again.
Moral: Listen to your tour guide.
© 2006
Just as she was out of sight a giant stepped out onto the path. Carrie ran into his big toe.
The giant squatted to get a better look then picked her up. "You'll make a yummy snack."
She screamed as the giant put her in his shirt pocket. No one heard her as the giant continued on his way.
Carrie was never seen again.
Moral: Listen to your tour guide.
© 2006
More Micro Fiction
Micro Fiction: An Anthology of Really Short Stories
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 10/06/2008)
Six Sentences, Volume 1
Amazon Price: $29.97 (as of 10/06/2008)
Derek and More Micro-fiction
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Imagine Coal and More Micro-fiction
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Dancing On Fly Ash: One Hundred Word Stories
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