Micro Fiction

Written by Olivia

The idea for this piece struck me whilst I was cleaning away a spider sac. No offence to the mother, but I didn’t want hundreds of creepy-crawlies showering with me. It made me think about pregnancy, fertility, birth, and about those who are unable to go through this process. For some, that’s devastating. I wanted to write a weird piece from the perspective of someone who couldn’t, but who would do anything to try—even swallowing other mothers’ babies.

Written by Olivia

I came up with the idea as I was falling asleep. The light of my phone screen was just dimming, and this striking image of a face being THERE right in front of my face wouldn’t leave my head. Unlike the narrator, I opened my eyes and typed the idea into my phone.

Written by Olivia

A piece I wrote replicating the experience of sleep paralysis—where the fear has started to settle in.

Written by Olivia

A short piece I wrote about sickness and reliving the moments of being ill.

Written by Olivia

A woman, unhappy in her marriage, rants about all the ways her husband has wronged her. Although she starts off as unlikeable, her sharp wit and humour makes her a character you can’t help but root for.

Written by Rebecca

This 100-word story was inspired by the prompt “underneath my bed…” during a creative writing session. I wanted to feature both my interests in history and the supernatural while concisely exploring an innovative way for ghosts to manifest.

Written by Joshua

A tale exploring the duality of life, where the protagonist is torn between nostalgic family ties and the dark secrets of the Italian underworld.

Written by Ananda

"A Quiet Goodbye" is a touching story about a young girl who experiences the pain of losing her sister during a heavy winter snowfall. As her sister's strength fades, she reflects on joyful memories and the gradual decline of someone she deeply loves. The story delicately captures the sorrow of loss and the quiet dignity in a loved one's final moments.