Microfiction
For my 100-word stories (or more).
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Father
In the father’s last moments, his son reflects on his time with him. Unfortunately, those memories weren’t so good. Continue reading
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Sandy Blonde Hair
What reminds them of childhood, becomes an obsession. Please enjoy this 100-word microfiction thriller! Continue reading
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The Mulberry Tribune – Issue #1
Welcome to Mulberry, a fictional small town that’s full of heart in its people, and a secret to spill out. The introduction of this piece is a short letter to welcome all to Mulberry. Along with that, there is the first newspaper piece, celebrating Mulberry’s fourth annual bake-off. Continue reading
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53-word Stories
Enjoy four 53-word stories that I have written for submissions to monthly contests. The first story is about luring a mythical bear by using a picnic basket. The second story is what you say can teach a valuable lesson—in this case, changing a tire. The third story is about a father’s bet with his son,… Continue reading
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Our Time
When love feels like a one-way street, sometimes it feels like you’re just a ghost to them. Continue reading
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The Will
This 100-word microfiction hits fairly close to home for me. I really enjoyed writing this one. You think he would have come to grieve with his family. People around gossiped as he walked into the room in jeans, a t-shirt, and no sadness on his face. He ignored them; they weren’t his priority, just noise.… Continue reading
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No Gold Here
A fun little idea: “What if there was no reward when they got there?” That’s what came about for me in this little flash fiction piece. And I love writing in the fantasy genre. Months of traveling. The party had reached their destination, looking down at what was promised a mound of gold, but instead… Continue reading
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Ghouls
They didn’t know the ghouls would be there. Just two young lovers. Looking for some intimacy, some privacy. He knew a spot just past the walls by the graves; he said they were safe. She believed him. The adrenaline’s rushing, lungs bursting, escaping from the ghouls’ clutches. He didn’t look back. If he did, he… Continue reading
Brad Michael, Writer 